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The Auditor’s Opinion

Withum

All publicly owned companies must have audited financial statements that contain a report of the registered independent accounting firm performing the audit. The Report of the independent registered public accounting firm provides their opinion that the financial statements were in conformity with U.S.

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Professionals on the Move – Feb. 14, 2023

CPA Practice

Jessica Bouchard , of Henniker, NH, who joined the firm’s Manchester, NH office in 2009, specializes in delivering audit and other attestation services to commercial, financial services, and nonprofit clients. Daniel Gayer joined the firm’s tax practice in 2011. Brewer has over 25 years of experience in public accounting.

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Friday Footnotes: A World Without Accountants; GAO Finds a Big Mistake; ‘Fazbie’ | 8.5.22

Going Concern

If the world had no accountants [ The Indicator from Planet Money ] As the unsung heroes of the financial world, CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) are responsible for a wide range of important tasks, from balancing the books to investigating fraud. Meet the accountants who may become the new power brokers of taxes. [

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: EY Morale Is Suffering After Layoffs; Ignoring Audit Quality? | 3.11.24

Going Concern

We’ll be doing an article shortly, in the meantime here are some quotes from INSIDE Public Accounting : Bob Cedergren, MNCPA board chair added, “I can tell you from my own experience, through conversations with colleagues throughout the country and the members of the MNCPA, that we have a significant shortage of CPAs.

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AICPA News – Sept 2023

CPA Practice

AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The practice aid, Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets , is intended to provide nonauthoritative guidance on how to account for and audit digital assets under U.S.

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What’s the Difference Between a Controller and a CFO?

Shay CPA

A controller will almost always be a certified public accountant (CPA). That certification ensures that they’re up to date on best practices like Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Areas of expertise Controllers and CFOs both come from the finance world, but they may have different backgrounds.

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The Role Of An Accountant: A Guide To Today’s Accountant’s Roles, Duties, And Responsibilities

Snyder

So, let’s look at the accountant roles of today and the current trends that influence what the roles of an accountant of tomorrow will entail. Hop on reading to learn more about the role of an accountant: 1. Accountants: a quick job description 2. What influences the change in accountants’ role and functions?