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U.S. tax and FASB’s new paradigm for revenue recognition
This sweeping new standard for revenue recognition has many important tax considerations. This article explains those considerations.
Article Revenue recognition Intermediate
FASB New Not-for-Profit Standard: Maintaining Auditor Independence
This blog post discusses several areas where auditors can help clients implement the new standard.
Article Audit Intermediate
Get revenue recognition right at not-for-profits
Costly revenue recognition mistakes can be avoided by following best practices that lead to proper judgments. This article explores these best practices.
Article FASB financial accounting & reporting Intermediate
4 Critical Reasons Startups and Smaller Organizations Need Internal Control
This blog post outlines a few of the many significant benefits of a strong internal control system.
Article Internal control Foundational
Why CPAs Should Learn about Integrated Reporting
This blog post provides an overview of integrated reporting <IR>, its importance to the CPA profession, and additional resources for additional information.
Article Integrated reporting Foundational
7 Key Facts on the FASB’s Revenue Recognition Standard
The FASB has postponed the effective date of its revenue recognition standard, giving additional time to prepare for implementation. Learn seven facts about the new...
Article Revenue recognition Foundational
Introducing a New Era in XBRL Data
This blog post discusses the use of a technology called inline XBRL (iXBRL).
Article XBRL Foundational
Bringing leases into view
This article discusses how the new lease standard will result in changes in recognition and presentation on the balance sheet for lessees.
Article Leases Foundational
The bilingual CPA
This article discusses why it is so crucial for CPAs to have proficiency in both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
Article International Financial Reporting Standards Foundational
Pay attention to nonfinancial measures when performing audits
This article discusses why nonfinancial data can be just as important as dollars and cents when detecting fraud.
Article Audit Intermediate
Preferability and the private company alternatives
This article discusses how FASB principle for accounting policy decisions affects election of options developed by the Private Company Council.
Article FASB financial accounting & reporting Intermediate
Understanding the SSARS 21 Clarification and Revision
A discussion on issues with respect to Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS) No. 21, Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review...
Webcast Compilation Foundational
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