Donald J. Coduto is a KPMG Advisory leader for the firm’s implementation initiatives related to the new lease accounting standards and is assisting several large multinational organizations with their adoption of the new lease accounting standards.
Ask the expert: Education
Roger O’Donnell leads the Global Audit D&A initiative and currently serves as the lead engagement partner for several multinational companies.
Controllers’ updated roles
With CFOs spending more time on strategy, corporate controllers have become more CFO-like.
Laurie Austin, CPA
Delegating and trusting others isn’t always easy, but it helps a leader manage a workload and develop others’ skills, says Laurie Austin, CPA.
Taxpayers did not properly notify IRS of address change, the Tax Court holds
Despite the taxpayers’ use of their new address on a power-of-attorney form and extension request, the IRS properly sent deficiency notices to their old address, and the taxpayers’ petition to the Tax Court was ruled untimely.
Accounting firm data breaches: One state’s records
An examination of Maryland’s records of accounting firm data breaches reveals what is known about these illicit activities and how to protect your firm.
How the ‘sandwich generation’ affects retirement
CPAs can help clients who are trying to save money while also dealing with shifting family demographics.
New FASB standard clarifies lease accounting issues
An update aligns new and existing guidance.
Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA
The time it takes to go from the vine to the consumer makes inventory essential in the wine business, according to Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA, vice president of finance for Freixenet USA/Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma, Calif.
FASAB proposes eliminating RSSI, updating lease references
References to leases in three statements would change.
Award helps fund research on blockchain’s effect on auditing
The researchers will receive $15,000 in funding and access to 120 auditors to further their blockchain research.
Insight on critical audit matters
The PCAOB staff provided guidance on implementing the new auditor’s report.
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New QBI deduction form to debut … IP PIN voluntary program expands … Tax debts may stymie international travel, IRS warns
Outlook now auto-detects POP3 accounts
The POP3 mail account settings are still there, but they have been relocated to a nonintuitive menu location.
Appeals court upholds PTIN fees
The lower court is given the task of determining what is a reasonable amount.
Business development tips to boost a firm’s reach
Many CPA firms are looking to supplement long-established business development practices with fresh marketing approaches. Firms share their tested techniques for boosting client loyalty and connecting with new prospects.
Google Chrome’s numerous processes
As far as the Chrome app goes, the use of separate processes is intended to help make the product more stable. However, the search tools and internet provider you use are different matters.
FASB addresses deferred revenue in business combinations
The proposal addresses contract liabilities.
Question of material fact existed for untimely filed tax return
Whether a tax preparer, as the taxpayers’ agent, was negligent was an unresolved issue that precluded summary judgment.
Appeals court denies taxpayers’ attempt to revoke NOL election
The fact the taxpayers’ preparer made the Sec. 172(b)(3) election without their knowledge did not justify its revocation.
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