CPA Practice

OCTOBER 8, 2024

According to a new report from top six accounting firm BDO USA, company finance leaders are expecting technology like artificial intelligence to be used by their external auditors now to enhance their audit engagement and consider it the second-most important factor when choosing an audit firm. Graph courtesy of BDO USA.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 19, 2024

government contracts account for over $700 billion annually , a significant portion of which hinges on the ability for contractors to “establish and maintain an acceptable accounting system” which includes “timekeeping” and “labor distribution.” By Jim Wesloh U.S.

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SMBAccountant

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Many small business government contractors are exempt from complying with cost accounting standards (CAS) and defined by the code of federal regulations (CFR). However, compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required. These should be integrated in any federal contractors accounting policies.

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SMBAccountant

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Quality management and accounting systems go hand in hand, especially when it comes to managing government contracts. DCAA auditors not only want to see that there is a policy in place, but there is continued effort to monitor the effectiveness through separation of duties and internal audits.

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RogerRossmeisl

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. From tax years 2010 to 2019, audit rates of individual tax returns decreased for all income levels, according to the GAO.

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Withum

JANUARY 25, 2024

Withum is proud to share that Steven Cohen , Partner, has been selected to chair the Audit and Accounting Committee for the Massachusetts Society of CPAs (MassCPAs). With over 26 years of experience, Steven specializes in the audits of government entities , auto dealerships , and higher education and not-for-profit organizations.

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SMBAccountant

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This requires a detailed job costing within an accounting system for which many contractors are not prepared. These oversight bodies are not typically concerned with a contractor’s accounting system during a phase I award because of the fixed price. The accounting system must be able to identify and segregate disallowed costs.

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Accounting Today

JULY 9, 2024

While the IRS and the Treasury have committed to tax administration equity, the Government Accountability Office recently found potential unintended biases in some of the systems and methods used by the IRS for audit selection — meaning some populations may be getting selected for audits at a higher rate than others.

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SMBAccountant

JULY 29, 2020

Budgets may be the most artful part of accounting. Government contractors have an even harder and more dire concern when it comes to cost plus contracts. Large variances between the budget and actual expenses can result in money owed to the contractor, or worse, money owed back to the government. The other issue is timing.

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 12, 2020

When working as a government contractor, these processes and policies need to be written, reviewed, and updated regularly to ensure compliance with the company’s own requirements, and the accounting standards demanded of contractors spending tax dollars.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Keeping up with sales tax changes can be difficult and, even if you’re careful, your business can be selected for a state audit. Just the thought of being selected for a sales tax audit can be intimidating.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 5, 2024

The shift of public accounting firms, traditionally focused on providing auditing and tax services, into expansive multidisciplinary firms has long raised concerns among investors and regulators.

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The tax and audit practice, through affiliate BSR & Co, will be excluded from the merged entity and could be made into a separate entity, though that is still under discussion, the people said requesting anonymity. In 2018, Veritas Capital, which invests in businesses at the intersection of government and technology, acquired the U.S.

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AccountingDepartment

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For a business, becoming a government contractor can open doors to a sea of lucrative opportunities – but these waters run deep with regulations, especially those set by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA). A critical cog in the machinery that is the U.S.

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Cherry Bekaert

JUNE 27, 2024

Per these rules, the DoD will conduct audits or reviews of the adequacy of these systems. The remaining three are reviewed (not audited) by the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA). Table of Contents: What Are the Requirements for an Adequate Accounting System? How Should a Contractor Prepare for an Accounting System Audit?

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CPA Practice

MARCH 27, 2024

By Gopal Ratnam, CQ-Roll Call (TNS) The National Telecommunications and Information Administration on Wednesday issued a report calling for establishing a system of audits for artificial intelligence systems that would ensure transparency as well as hold tech companies accountable for potential risks and harms. and Josh Hawley, R-Mo.,

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Cherry Bekaert

AUGUST 18, 2023

Discover our State & Local Government Services. Discover our State & Local Government Services. Contact Us The post The Auditor of Public Accounts Oversight of Virginia Local Governments: Key Takeaways Impacting Your 2023 Audit and Financial Reporting appeared first on Cherry Bekaert.

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Cherry Bekaert

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

However, the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) does have some specific requirements they look for when performing accounting system audits and labor floor checks. Theydiscuss one of their favorite topics: timekeeping and the government’s expectations. View all Government Contracting Podcasts Questions?

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 21, 2024

People familiar with the matter told the Financial Times the UK firm had introduced the new grade to hold on to a key layer of senior accountants and consultants and to bring in external hires with higher salaries. In a matter of weeks, we should be hearing that the Pentagon has failed yet another audit. forces dominant.

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Going Concern

JUNE 1, 2023

In the WaPo opinion pages yesterday one Duncan Mavin, who got his start in the 90s, says the best way to solve the audit industry’s many conflicts is to kill it altogether. He starts the piece summoning the ghost of Enron, as all writers do when discussing what happens when audit goes wrong. billion in global revenue.

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LSLCPAs

JUNE 1, 2023

In the accounting and audit industry, that translates to having audits being performed remotely, which presents unique challenges but also offers a breadth of enhanced “silver-lining” efficiencies as well. The post How to Prepare Staff for Your Upcoming Remote Audit in Local Governments appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Going Concern

JULY 7, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Accounting is the language of business: If you understand this language, you can work creatively across the world of finance. ” We just want to call attention to the image he chose.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 6, 2024

Jump to: What is audit planning? What is included in an audit plan? 7 steps to develop an audit plan How long does audit planning take? Executing the audit plan Audit planning is the bedrock of a successful audit. Audit planning, however, is not a simple, check-off-the-box process.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 30, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. In the four-count suit filed Aug. In the four-count suit filed Aug. Accountingfly can help!

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CPA Practice

MAY 26, 2023

It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). The IRS is actively auditing and conducting criminal investigations related to these false claims. Practical advice: If you’re tapped for an audit, don’t panic. How does the ERC work?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 29, 2024

The recruitment and hiring landscape for internal audit must evolve to ensure the profession keeps pace with a changing risk environment. According to the report, hiring managers tend to seek recent college graduates who have studied accounting (80%), followed by those from auditing (53%) and business (44%).

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Adani Group’s obvious accounting irregularities and sketchy dealings seem to be enabled by virtually non-existent financial controls. For example, Adani Enterprises has had 5 chief financial officers over the course of 8 years, a key red flag indicating potential accounting issues. Records show it pays INR 32,000 (U.S.

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CPA Practice

MAY 25, 2023

It is stepping up efforts to audit employers as aggressive promoters continue to make a pitch for fraudulent refunds (IR-203-40, 3/7/23). The IRS is actively auditing and conducting criminal investigations related to these false claims. Practical advice: If you’re tapped for an audit, don’t panic. How does the ERC work?

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LSLCPAs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

LSL Webinar “Back to Basics | Capital Assets Crash Course” presented Noah Daniels, CPA, CPFO, and James Butera, MBA, CPA, broke down the lifecycle of capital assets for local government finance departments. The post Capital Assets in Action: A Crash Course with Examples for Audit Prep appeared first on LSL CPAs.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Are you struggling to find remote accountants, CAS experts, auditors, or tax professionals for your firm or internal team? With our Always-On Recruiting service, access a pool of top remote accounting candidates without any upfront costs. Accountingfly can help!

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SMBAccountant

JULY 29, 2020

Budgets may be the most artful part of accounting. Government contractors have an even harder and more dire concern when it comes to cost plus contracts. Large variances between the budget and actual expenses can result in money owed to the contractor, or worse, money owed back to the government. The other issue is timing.

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Accounting Insight

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And the polls and recent by-elections results suggest the most probable outcome is a Labour Government. Nothing in politics is ever a sure bet, but it does make sense for accountants to start getting an idea about what changes Labour is keen to make should it win the election. These rights would start on day 1.

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 26, 2020

When a small business enters the world of government contracting, the risk associated with maintaining supporting documentation increases significantly. In addition, government contracts will not reimburse alcohol, so the itemized receipt is needed to show what was bought and alcohol must be recorded separately.

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SMBAccountant

AUGUST 26, 2020

When a small business enters the world of government contracting, the risk associated with maintaining supporting documentation increases significantly. In addition, government contracts will not reimburse alcohol, so the itemized receipt is needed to show what was bought and alcohol must be recorded separately.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 20, 2024

When it comes to Single Audits of local governments, nonprofits, school districts, and HUD engagements, auditors must navigate through a complex set of rules that are constantly changing. These challenges compound quickly as the volume of audits increases. However, there is an answer: audit automation.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 12, 2024

KPMG LLP’s Audit practice is embedding the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform within KPMG Clara, its global smart audit platform that brings together data and analytics, artificial intelligence and automation, collaboration capabilities and audit workflow, to deliver a better audit experience.

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Going Concern

JUNE 9, 2022

Those employers with a history of mismanaging their human capital , like the largest audit firms, are being hit the hardest. The public accounting business model has relied excessively on its ability to counter the effects of massive turnover with its ability to hire and train massive numbers of new people every year directly out of college.

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