CPA Practice

JULY 23, 2024

“Some respondents noted that because those contracts relate to the performance of a party to the contract, accounting for those contracts as derivatives measured at fair value does not provide decision-useful information. This improvement is expected to result in more contracts and embedded features being excluded from the scope of Topic 815.

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Cherry Bekaert

MAY 9, 2024

By providing accuracy and remaining compliant, A&E firms can demonstrate their commitment to financial management and reporting, attracting new clients who value these qualities. A: An independent third-party auditor typically conducts an overhead rate audit. Q: Who conducts an overhead rate audit?

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Withum

JANUARY 24, 2023

Although an independent financial statement audit may not gain the day-to-day attention of management the same way as growing revenue or projecting cash flows; for many, there will come a time when an audit becomes a vital part of the company’s lifecycle. Auditors can only work as quickly as the requested information is provided.

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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

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I believe that Auditing is an essential element to future success in accounting and business. Most people understand that auditors provide an opinion on publicly traded companies’ financial statements, but they do not fully realize the scope and extent of what auditors do. What could be more interesting?

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Cherry Bekaert

MARCH 6, 2024

Offering Simple Solutions to Complex Requirements Growing businesses are challenged when complying with financial statement tax reporting requirements. Cherry Bekaert’s tax team brings expertise in both industry and public accounting to deliver a tailored solution.

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KROST

APRIL 12, 2022

Securing credit, managing employees, and staying involved in the day-to-day running of the business creates a constant set of obstacles to be addressed by the business owner, leaving very little time for a life outside of work, let alone applying the latest accepted accounting principles. When should you consider adopting FRF for SMEs?

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 3, 2023

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. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), respectively.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

CPAs are experts in generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, the complicated rules and procedures that govern the financial world. Among a CPA’s most important functions is auditing public companies to ensure their financial statements conform with GAAP.

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Cherry Bekaert

JUNE 27, 2024

For a post-award audit, the government is looking to determine whether the accounting system currently complies with all DFARS criteria and whether the data provided by the accounting system is reliable for management purposes. How Should a Contractor Prepare for an Accounting System Audit?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 4, 2024

Data courtesy of Cornerstone Research “Accounting cases” is defined by Cornerstone Research as cases “involving allegations related to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) violations, violations of other reporting standards, auditing violations, or weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.”

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Withum

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Form 5500 Schedule H, Part III Accountant’s Opinion has also been updated to reflect the new audit opinion under SAS 136. Effective January 1, 2022, SAS 136 became the new audit standard for employee benefit plan audits for plan years ending after December 15, 2021.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for nongovernmental entities and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), respectively.

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Going Concern

MARCH 17, 2023

creating general ledgers, organizing financial statements, and handling pricing and invoicing. The Philippines is obviously one of the beneficiaries of this shift but the rise in virtual assistant bookkeepers are creating a shortage in accounting professions among medium and large firms.

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Accounting Insight

APRIL 26, 2023

AI will make accounting less secure. Another theory about AI in accounting is that it will make accounting less secure. The fear is that AI systems can be hacked or manipulated, leading to inaccurate financial statements and other accounting records.

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Snyder

MARCH 6, 2023

Public accountant Public accounting involves working with various clients — businesses or individuals — as external consultants and being either a part of an accounting firm or working individually. Public accountants usually help with accounting records, financial statements, and tax filing.

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ThomsonReuters

JANUARY 18, 2024

In general, an accountant’s job description includes common accounting tasks such as: Performing risk analysis evaluations. Recording expenses and preparing financial reports. Working with external auditors. Accountant vs. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? Recording disbursements and payments.

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ThomsonReuters

APRIL 18, 2023

These standards revised the way the audit report is presented, called for enhanced communications between auditors and managers charged with governance, and prescribed additional audit procedures for related party transactions. Therefore, cash flow statements must be accurate.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Audit Lack of Crypto Audit Regulation Raises Questions About PCAOB Authority [ Wall Street Journal ] The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is facing calls to be the regulator that brings supervision to bear on auditors of cryptocurrency companies, even as the majority of crypto businesses fall outside its jurisdiction. “It

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