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FASB Votes Against Extending the Lease Accounting Standard Due Date

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board FASB rejected the Pennsylvania Institute of CPA’s (PICPA) request for a two-year extension of the lease accounting standard’s due date. The lease standard takes effect for nonpublic entities for fiscal years beginning after Dec.

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California CPAs Call For Crypto Accounting Clarity

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Certified Professional Accountants (CPAs) in California are calling on an industry watchdog to clarify standards for cryptocurrency accounting, with expectations that corporations will increase their use of cryptocurrencies moving forward.

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FinTech Targets The Cash Flow Needs Of CPAs

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However, there’s an area of B2B FinTech that appears to have left a gap in the market: While there are solutions for CPAs to better manage their clients’ funds, Dustin Hall, director of CPACharge at card processing company AffiniPay , says CPAs lack a seamless way to get paid from those customers. Changing CPA Roles.

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GASB 96: Lessons Learned for Local Government Organizations

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As auditors, it’s important for us to stay on top of the latest accounting standards to ensure financial accuracy, reliability and compliance. For our clients, its even more important as the real-life implementations of new accounting standards isn’t always as easy as it may seem. GASB Statement No.

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Friday Footnotes: Bob Moritz Disappoints Us; ERC Window Slamming Shut; 2024 Sucks For Firms? | 3.22.24

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Day Named Technical Director of the Financial Accounting Standards Board [ FASB ] The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on March 20 announced the appointment of Jackson M. But until a deferral is confirmed, CPAs must consider which role they will serve for clients required to file when the CTA becomes effective.

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AICPA Honors Financial Reporting Leader with Gold Medal

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The American Institute of CPAs has awarded Robert H. Herz, CPA, CGMA, FCA, with its 2023 AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction. The award, presented since 1944, is the highest honor bestowed by the AICPA, recognizing CPAs “whose influence on the accounting profession has been especially notable.”

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Beyond Offshoring: A Spectrum of Sourcing Solutions

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India, in particular, has become a hub for highly qualified accountants, many of whom possess a deep understanding of U.S. accounting standards and practices. By considering offshoring certain functions or projects to Indian CPAs, U.S. firms can benefit from cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality.