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Bridging The Accounting Gap For Lessors And Lessees

PYMNTS

The International Accounting Standards Board introduced a significant overhaul to lease accounting standards , and while the changes went into effect at the start of 2019, corporates continue to face challenges to adhere to the standards and remain compliant. In the U.S.,

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Preparing for Upcoming ESG Disclosure Requirements

Withum

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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[07/11/21] The Sad State of Accounting

Baruch Lev

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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Foreign Exchange Accounting Guide for Businesses in 2022

Accounting Seed

That requires a knowledge of foreign exchange accounting or the use of sophisticated software such as Accounting Seed. What is Foreign Exchange Accounting? Foreign exchange accounting is a set of rules for tracking business transactions in foreign currencies. Accounting for Foreign Exchange.

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Why Should Skagit County Businesses Care About FASB and GAAP?

SkagitCountyTaxServices

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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The Path to Sustainable Mining: Leveraging Digital Strategies to Prepare for the Future of ESG Assurance

Withum

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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GAAP: What It Is and Why Your Investors Expect It

inDinero Accounting

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)?