Cherry Bekaert

JULY 30, 2024

In the fourth episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) podcast series, Brendan Halloran , a Director in Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting Industry practice, is joined by Jeff Annessa , a Senior Manager in the Firm’s Government Contracting practice.

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Going Concern

MARCH 24, 2023

Journal of Accountancy ] Pandemic pressures have worn the workforce thin, and the economy is in the thick of rapid, radical change. Many practitioners in public accounting are feeling burned out. Stanton was licensed as a certified public accountant in New York in 1988 and had previously run his own firm. CLA, 8th Largest U.S.

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CPA Practice

JULY 23, 2024

Investors, accounting firms, and other stakeholders have until Oct. 21 to provide comments on a new proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) on Tuesday that aims to clarify rules on derivative accounting. Issue 1: Derivatives scope refinements.

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Going Concern

APRIL 7, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Build ChatGPT into Excel [ Journal of Accountancy ] Note that this process currently works in Microsoft Excel 365, Microsoft Excel 365 for Mac, and Excel for the web. I can imagine it.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) has announced the appointment of Robert W. Scott to a five-year term on the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Before entering the public sector, he was employed as an audit manager with the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 9, 2023

A PCAOB inspections leader offers his insight to auditors at a conference: “The role of the financial statement auditor and the auditing profession continues to be a noble endeavor that has never been more needed and vital to our economic stability and the well-being of our capital markets,” said George Botic, CPA.

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Going Concern

JANUARY 25, 2023

When Thomson Reuters reported late last year that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) had proposed an eighth round of changes to lease accounting rules 1 , accounting and finance execs around the country channeled their inner Charlie Browns with a collective, “Good grief!”

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ThomsonReuters

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Today, ESG is resulting in significant opportunities for auditors, fueled by the widening range of stakeholders calling for ESG prioritization, an influx of laws and regulations pertaining to ESG, and a rise in ESG investment products. What is ESG accounting? Then there’s the tax implications. What is ESG reporting?

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 29, 2024

As economic conditions fluctuate and accounting standards evolve, auditors face increasing challenges in evaluating how organizations estimate and report credit losses and providing a comprehensive overview of credit loss assessment in financial statement audits.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 3, 2024

Accounting and finance employment is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, with about 126,500 openings for accountants and auditors each year on average. 1 But attracting and retaining talent is proving difficult for several accounting recruiters and accounting talent acquisition specialists. retirement).

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Anders CPA

JULY 6, 2022

One of those being the accounting involved in combining businesses. To help simplify purchase accounting for business combinations involving private companies, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-18 back in December 2014.

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Going Concern

AUGUST 2, 2023

Accounting standards ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, ASC 842 Leases, and ASC 326 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses required companies to change existing accounting and financial reporting standards. Increases in audit complexity resulted in additional effort from external auditors.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 2, 2023

Adhering to financial statement standards, like the new GAAP lease accounting standard s that went into effect January 2022 for many private companies, is one way you can help your clients stay compliant and avoid additional scrutiny while ensuring the stability of their bank relationships.

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Going Concern

MAY 12, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. UK accounting sector needs to put more emphasis on its people [ AccountancyAge ] Across the UK, increasing turnover rates have been observed across barrios sectors.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 9, 2024

A: An independent third-party auditor typically conducts an overhead rate audit. The auditor should be a qualified accounting professional who is experienced in auditing overhead rates and familiar with the intricacies of A&E accounting. Q: Who conducts an overhead rate audit?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

Several high-profile corporate collapses and initiatives from corporate accounting standard-setters have raised questions about businesses’ use of supply chain finance and whether the trade finance tool prevents investors and auditors from gaining a transparent view into company finances.

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Ryan Lazanis

APRIL 18, 2023

Artificial intelligence in accounting is currently transforming the industry. Table of Contents What is AI in Accounting? Can AI Replace Accountants? Benefits of Artificial Intelligence How is AI Used in Accounting? In fact, ChatGPT wrote the above description: Can AI Replace Accountants?

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Going Concern

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Barring any huge incident like an accounting firm getting raided by the FBI on Christmas Day, there will not be any breaking news. One key reason: PwC is trying to compete for top talent amid a dwindling number of accounting majors. Tips are still welcome , nay, encouraged , and we’ll be monitoring the tipline. and Mexico.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 12, 2023

The primary role of an accountant is to handle a variety of tasks including tax preparation, financial planning and audits. . With advanced technology shifting the way accountants work, many are looking to expand into specialized services that can give them a leg up on the competition. Let’s start from the beginning. .

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Accounting Insight

MAY 1, 2024

And accounting software is no exception. Before delving into the potential impact of AI in accounting, it’s essential to understand the role AI plays in modern accounting practices. In modern accounting, AI is being used to automate several tasks, including data entry, invoice processing and financial statement analysis.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This legally required practice plays a pivotal role in fostering accountability, safeguarding stakeholders’ interests, and preserving the integrity of organizations. Different countries and regions have their own set of laws, regulations, and accounting standards that govern the reporting process.

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Cherry Bekaert

MARCH 14, 2023

Companies will also need to review accounts receivable to determine if there are any risk characteristics and segmentation that would necessitate different loss rates. For example, accounts receivable for a customer located in a different geography than the U.S. standby letters of credit and financial guarantees). How Can We Help?

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Accounting Insight

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

This article aims to clarify these misunderstandings, offering a clear and factual perspective on how offshore auditing can be a valuable, efficient, and effective option for accountants. Myth 1: Offshore Audits Compromise Quality Fact: Offshore audits maintain the same high standards as onshore audits.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

While it is exciting that organizations are stepping up to pursue responsible practices en masse , the reality is that the onus to comply with related reporting requirements is on accounting and finance professionals. Exacerbated by new lease accounting standards, finance professionals now have substantial regulatory obligations to maintain.

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ThomsonReuters

JUNE 15, 2021

Use of Special purpose acquisition (SPAC) vehicles have spiked over the past year because private equity and venture capital firms have excess cash they need to put to work, accounting practitioners said mid-June. To avoid financial reporting woes, accounting teams said the SPAC-IPO marketplace should be mindful of the following: #1.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 2, 2020

The largest accounting firms – EY, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC – are investing billions of dollars in artificial intelligence (AI) and data technology products to change the industry in new ways, according to a report by Bloomberg Tax. That means accountants will be expected to become business advisers, not just number checkers.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2019

Now, analysts at the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) are urging ERM to move beyond the c-suite. Professional accountants are well-positioned to better serve the organizations they work for by enabling effective enterprise risk management that identifies both risks and opportunities for the business,” the CEO noted.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In the letter, Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP, President and CEO of The IIA writes that “ although the recommended policy change minimally impacts the provision of internal audit services, it represents a significant departure from the regulatory status quo regarding the relationship between internal (auditors) and external auditors.”

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LSLCPAs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

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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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 3, 2022

No mandatory disclosure standards currently exist in the US to prevent these sorts of abuses of supply-chain finance, but regulatory progress is being made as investors, auditors and other concerned parties demand transparency in the absence of a disclosure framework. . Understanding the supply-chain finance process.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2024

An insightful takeaway from 2023 is that for CPA firms and entities handling the intricate world of ongoing lease accounting this becomes even more critical. Until recently, spreadsheets held their ground as the go-to tool for accountants. Software facilitating multiuser access streamlines cross-functional collaboration sustainably.

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inDinero Accounting

JUNE 29, 2023

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)?

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Withum

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Financial System Implementation: Begin by establishing a robust accounting system that accurately tracks revenue, expenses, and inventory. Cloud-based accounting software, like QuickBooks or Xero, can streamline financial record-keeping and facilitate auditing processes.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 11, 2023

Brian Yujuico has been named vice president and senior chief auditor at AuditClub, the Audit Service Center and creator of the innovative auditors-as-a-service model. In this newly created role, Yujuico, a Certified Public Accountant, will oversee day-to-day activities of the growing team of chief auditors, crew and cadets.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Steady increases in reporting and assurance are significant, yet more companies need to take the additional step to obtain assurance to build trust and confidence in what they report,” said Susan Coffey, AICPA & CIMA’s CEO of public accounting. 38% of non-accountant service providers use ISAE 3000, up from 34% in 2019.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 12, 2023

These breaches are particularly serious because of threir impact on the credibility of the opinions and reports issued by the auditor. KPMG failed to conduct its audit work with an adequate degree of professional scepticism. There is one finding of a failure to assess a threat to independence.

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Going Concern

MARCH 8, 2024

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. Comments are closed on Friday Footnotes and the Monday Morning Accounting News Brief by default. Auditors must respond appropriately when they encounter warning signs,” said PCAOB Chair Erica Y.

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