ON THE RECORD
On the difficulty of developing international standards:
“ We are under enormous pressure from all sides. I rarely address an audience that isn’t at least 50% hostile. Whatever we do, half the world wants it and half the world hates it. ”
—Tom Jones, vice-chairman, International Accounting Standards Board
PODCAST
What’s next for potential CPA licensure changesA new model proposed by NASBA and the AICPA is designed with an eye on the future for newly licensed CPAs. The AICPA's Carl Mayes, CPA, provides background on the project and a look ahead to 2020.
VIDEO
What RPA is and how it worksRobotic process automation is like an Excel macro that can work on multiple applications, says Danielle Supkis Cheek, CPA. RPA can complete routine, repetitive tasks such as data entry, freeing up employee time from lower-level chores.