ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 18, 2024

Jump to: What are the roles and responsibilities for accountants? Accountant vs. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? GAAP and AICPA What issues should accountants be aware of in the profession? How can accountants be more efficient? Accountant responsibilities extend far beyond number crunching.

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Accounting Today

JULY 28, 2022

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CPA Practice

APRIL 26, 2024

Accounting for and Disclosures of Software Costs: FASB staff provided PCC members with an update on the project, including the Board’s recent decision to pursue targeted improvements to Subtopic 350-40, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software.

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Anders CPA

JANUARY 8, 2024

Jeanne Dee, CPA/CGMA, audit and assurance partner at Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders), has been appointed to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC) effective January 1, 2024. in Accounting from the University of Missouri – St. She holds a B.S.

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Going Concern

APRIL 15, 2024

In response, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has drafted a rule that the accounting firms can have public trust or private financials—but they can’t have both. Public accounting firms operate in a unique space in our society. Regulations need to change to match. But what about the books of the auditor?

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The spotlight on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) continues to intensify as businesses are increasingly being called upon to disclose more about their ESG performance and strategies. Given the increased focused on ESG, this blog marks the first in a series dedicated to ESG and its impacts on the accounting profession.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Jump to: What are the GAAP accounting rules? GAAP rules for outstanding checks Staying up to date with GAAP standards Accurately tracking and presenting financial information can be complex, even for smaller organizations. Enter Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, more commonly known as GAAP. securities law.

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Accounting Today

JULY 7, 2022

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inDinero Accounting

JUNE 29, 2023

Accrual Accounting is a vital component of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding the principles of GAAP accrual accounting can be challenging and daunting; however, with the right guidance, it can be achieved. What are Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)?

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Snyder

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

It can be hard to keep up with new opportunities and technologies in our rapidly changing and evolving world, especially in a professional field such as accounting. Why is accounting important? What are basic accounting principles? What is accounting software? Basic accounting and its secrets. Contents: 1.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 18, 2023

The accounting profession has faced a profound shift in recent years: from significant regulatory changes to an influx of innovative technologies, to reimagined business models, to an increase in client expectations. What are the current issues in accounting? but there are several common hurdles that often run industry wide.

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Cherry Bekaert

OCTOBER 25, 2023

After a period of relative inactivity, standard setters have issued four new standards. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) 2023-03 through ASU 2023-06. A summary of those changes follows: Staff Accounting Bulletin No.

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Cherry Bekaert

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Contributor: Anthony Walsh The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued Statement No. 101, Compensated Absences , to update the recognition, measurement and disclosure requirements for compensated absences in state and local governments. This new guidance supersedes GASB Statement No.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The weekly ESG Toolkit article published in Accounting & Compliance Alert (ACA) rounds up environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related Checkpoint updates across practice areas. SEC Accounting and Reporting Update (SARU): No. Who needs to know : Small, midsize and large companies, as well as their advisors (e.g.,

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

More than 90% of companies in 90 countries are prioritizing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals. While it is exciting that organizations are stepping up to pursue responsible practices en masse , the reality is that the onus to comply with related reporting requirements is on accounting and finance professionals.

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Cherry Bekaert

JANUARY 19, 2023

Contributor: Jack McKee, Manager | Government & Public Sector Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 96 provides guidance and addresses how the costs and investments for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) are accounted for and disclosed by governmental entities.

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Withum

JUNE 14, 2023

Companies will have to disclose specific ESG information that regulators and accounting standards require. ESG reporting standards are transitioning from the wild west to ridged government and accounting-imposed standards. Each jurisdiction will require its own IFRS sustainable reporting requirements.

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SkagitCountyTaxServices

JUNE 8, 2022

Though it’s not the main thing I’ll be writing about today, I did want to point out this economic elephant in the room for my Mount Vernon business owner readers and clients, and not just speed on by and into my accounting geekery. It was started some 50 years ago as a successor to the Accounting Principles Board.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Accounting’s Big Lie — and How to Fix It [ Project on Government Oversight ] A colossal conflict of interest compromises the auditing of public companies and the financial security of everyone who depends on them. The Project On Government Oversight is planning a conference on what to do about it. stood at 3.18

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Baruch Lev

JULY 11, 2021

The Wall Street Journal reported (July 1, 2021) that the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB), the accounting body that sets the financial reporting rules of public companies in more than 140 jurisdictions ? So, accounting standard-setters have their work cut out for them. but not in the U.S. —

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inDinero Accounting

MAY 1, 2024

So, are you ready to take the next step towards financial clarity and prosperity? No matter how big or small your business is, whether you do your own bookkeeping or you have an entire accounting team, there are three financial reports that all entrepreneurs must know like the back of their hands.

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Cherry Bekaert

JULY 11, 2023

Over the years, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued various pronouncements ambiguously named “Omnibus.” Omnibus statements are often overlooked for a variety of reasons: Omnibus statements rarely focus on one primary topic; they don’t pave new ground, but rather amend previously issued guidance.

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Going Concern

MARCH 24, 2023

Journal of Accountancy ] Pandemic pressures have worn the workforce thin, and the economy is in the thick of rapid, radical change. Many practitioners in public accounting are feeling burned out. The federal government levies taxes on collectibles held for more than a year at a top rate of 28%. CLA, 8th Largest U.S.

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Going Concern

MARCH 4, 2022

Pandemic has exacerbated tax-season anxiety, accountant says [ Global News ] No s**t? SEC Chief Accountant Lauds FASB for Engaging Investors, Stakeholders on Potential New Standards [ JD Supra ] Paul Munter, acting chief accountant for the SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant, on Feb.

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Going Concern

APRIL 7, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Build ChatGPT into Excel [ Journal of Accountancy ] Note that this process currently works in Microsoft Excel 365, Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac, and Excel for the web. I can imagine it.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 12, 2023

Amidst a complex audit environment, today’s accountants have many opportunities to take advantage of technology and specialize in up-and-coming focus areas. Governance risks include financial reporting, fraud prevention, executive pay transparency, and overall business dealings of the company. . What is ESG?

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

EY split threatens to weaken both sides of firm, say retired partners [ Financial Times ]. More than 150 retired EY partners have written to the accounting firm’s leadership objecting to the radical plan to split its consulting and audit businesses. Bam is a chartered accountant and an outstanding South African.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 6, 2019

Corporate accounting standards are changing, with the Financial Accounting Standards Board adopting new standards in ways companies report on leases, hedging and other financial activity. Transparency Initiatives Falling Short?

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Withum

JULY 11, 2023

Digital transformation is key to building a path to sustainable mining, addressing sustainability challenges and capturing meaningful, thorough ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) data. In today’s mining industry, the effective management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data is of paramount importance.

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Cherry Bekaert

AUGUST 31, 2023

Contributors: Jack McKee, Manager, Government & Public Sector With staffing challenges and exceedingly more complex Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) requirements , many government and public sector organizations are finding it difficult to focus on their core mission and deliver results for constituents.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

Several high-profile corporate collapses and initiatives from corporate accounting standard-setters have raised questions about businesses’ use of supply chain finance and whether the trade finance tool prevents investors and auditors from gaining a transparent view into company finances. billion in debts.

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Cherry Bekaert

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Standard setters were relatively inactive this past year. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued only six new Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) and the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued only three new GASB Statements in 2022.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 9, 2024

For many architecture and engineering (A&E) firms, overhead rate audits are a critical aspect of financial management since they can be a great way for firms to recoup incurred costs necessary to run their business from the government. Overhead rate audits can put you in a better position to win contracts.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 9, 2024

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued Statement No. 102, Certain Risk Disclosures , to provide users of government financial statements with essential information about risks related to a government’s vulnerabilities due to certain concentrations or constraints.

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Ryan Lazanis

JUNE 8, 2023

Online accountant forums can be a valuable resource for accounting professionals looking to expand their knowledge, connect with peers, and stay up-to-date on industry trends. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of participating in online forums for accountants and enumerate which ones are worth joining.

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Katz,Sapper&Miller

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has created a single approach to accounting for and reporting of leases with the issuance of GASB Statement No. 87, Leases (Statement 87). State and local governments should expect Statement 87 to have a significant impact on their financial statements.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 26, 2023

To ensure that financial reporting is accurate and transparent, accounting needs to keep up. At the same time, these entities have an increased need for accounting transparency – and not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because citizens are demanding it. Don’t wait!

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