Financial Reporting

January 1, 2003

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IRS designates certain CRAT arrangements as listed transactions

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Eligible taxpayers to get automatic IRS penalty relief

The GAO releases a report, Trends, Market Impacts, Regulatory Responses, and Remaining Challenges ( www.gao.gov/new.items/d03138.pdf ), which found the number of times public companies restated their financial results due to accounting irregularities rose 145% from January of 1997 through June of 2002. The agency analyzed 919 restatements made by 845 public companies. About 10% of publicly traded companies made at least one such adjustment during this period, according to the study. Improper recognition of revenue was the most frequently cited reason for the restatements.

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Drafting an AI policy that actually works

As AI use accelerates, many firms are discovering their policies haven’t kept pace. This article breaks down what CPAs and finance leaders should consider when drafting an AI policy that’s practical, flexible, and fit for real world use.

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Financial Reporting

IRS designates certain CRAT arrangements as listed transactions

From estate planning to AI: Managing CPA liability

Eligible taxpayers to get automatic IRS penalty relief

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