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Understanding Accounting Software and DCAA Compliance

Accounting Seed

Download the guide » The post Understanding Accounting Software and DCAA Compliance appeared first on Accounting Seed. In a nutshell, being DCAA compliant means that the organization simply has systems and procedures in place to comply with the DCAA audit.

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Overview of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) for Government Contractors

Cherry Bekaert

Among those regulations are the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), which are one of the most common challenges faced by emerging government contractors. Compliance with CAS is a contractual obligation, and failure to adhere to these standards can result in financial penalties, contract adjustments and contract termination.

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Overcoming the Five Stages of Lease Accounting Grief

Going Concern

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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Protect Your Clients’ Banking Relationships by Adhering to New Lease Accounting Standards

CPA Practice

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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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Forms and Templates for Accounting Firms

CPA Practice

Internal Audit Checklist: For conducting audits within the firm to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Financial Statement Template: To prepare standardized financial statements for clients, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.

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5 Ways to Attract and Retain Talent in the Accounting and Finance Industry

Cherry Bekaert

Hard skills, such as financial reporting and proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks, are still necessary, but to be successful in advisory services, it will take more. Companies often face accounting software issues or leadership changes.

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5 Ways Accountants Can Use AI Right Now

CPA Practice

ASC 842 Lease Abstraction Almost every company has a number of leases that need to be accounted for under the ASC 842 accounting standard. Given that leases are never standardized, offshoring typically leads to a low abstraction accuracy and slow turnaround time.