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Accounting is changing, and the world can't wait until 2026

Accounting Today

EDT 3 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The accountant the world urgently needs has evolved far beyond the traditional role we recognized just a few years ago. Yet, in many areas, accounting education stubbornly clings to outdated, overly technical models that fail to connect with the actual demands of the market.

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Does My Accounting Software Meet DCAA Compliance?

Accounting Seed

To be a successful government contractor, your business processes need to be Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliant. Successfully completing a DCAA audit ensures the legality of your operation and helps you continue acquiring government contracts. All of this requires highly flexible and automated accounting software.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: PwC Consolation Prizes; Al Pacino’s Accountant Ripped Him Off | 10.21.24

Going Concern

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. For the Defense Department to pass its audit, it must account for more than dollars. forces dominant.

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ESG Reporting Tools: A Unified Approach

Acterys

ESG reporting is the practice of disclosing a company’s performance and impacts related to environmental, social, and governance factors. Governance focuses on how a company is run, including corporate ethics, decision-making processes, transparency, and board efficiency. What Is ESG Reporting and Why Does It Matter?

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4 Reasons to Co-source Government Accounting Functions

Cherry Bekaert

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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Attention, Soon-to-be-Accountants: Governments Need You

CPA Practice

By Girard Miller, Governing (TNS) S&P Global Ratings recently withdrew its credit ratings on 64 local governments after they failed to file financial updates on time because of staff shortages and delayed audits. So what’s changed in the supply chain for governmental accountants? Or is something else going on?

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Overview of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) for Government Contractors

Cherry Bekaert

Contributors: Jeffrey Annessa , Artan Ivezaj Government contracts often come with specific requirements, conditions and regulations. Among those regulations are the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), which are one of the most common challenges faced by emerging government contractors. What Are the 19 Standards?