Auditing / Ethics
Governments, professional bodies and standard-setting organizations in more than 100 countries have adopted the International Federation of Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, while others, including the AICPA, are in the process of converging with the code. When attest work will be relied upon in another country, users of the audited financial statements may require CPA firms to confirm compliance with global standards.
tax / employee benefits
IRC § 409A and a torrent of related regulations prescribe new rules for nonqualified deferred compensation plans that, if not followed, can cause deferred amounts to be included in current-year income, along with hefty penalties and interest. Help your clients observe the law's many nuances.
Headliner Q&A
SBA Administrator Steve Preston speaks to the JofA about the SBA’s partnership with the AICPA and programs designed to assist small businesses.
Financial Reporting
In the wake of the subprime meltdown, investors and finance professionals alike have been asking themselves how these companies could have recorded such huge profits on the sales of bad loans. A forensic accounting specialist explains the accounting behind these controversial transactions and takes a look at how FASB may respond with new guidance.
Tax / Business & Industry
Global companies can save on taxes when they perform year-end adjustments to transfer pricing. Wise choices in making such adjustments can help your company chart a smooth course through sometimes turbulent international waters.