November 2017

November 29, 2017

FASB simplifying leases standard implementation

FASB decided to simplify implementation of its new lease accounting standard in an effort to reduce costs and decrease challenges for financial statement preparers.

November 29, 2017

ASB addresses auditor’s report, other information, standards alignment

Three proposals issued by the AICPA Auditing Standards Board are designed to enhance the relevance and usefulness of the auditor’s report for audits of nonissuers.

November 21, 2017

Practical considerations for lease accounting

Here are some things financial statement preparers should keep in mind when implementing FASB’s lease accounting standard

November 21, 2017

Attestation guidance for third-party due-diligence services for asset-backed securities

The ASB issued a statement of position providing guidance for attestation engagements related to third-party due-diligence services performed in connection with asset-backed securities.

November 17, 2017

FASB combines guidance for income statement, comprehensive income into one topic

In an effort to simplify its Accounting Standards Codification, FASB has combined its guidance for income statements and comprehensive income into one topic.

November 17, 2017

Senate tax reform bill contains more changes

The version of the tax reform bill passed by the Senate Finance Committee holds several more changes affecting both individuals and businesses.

November 17, 2017

Blockchain: An opportunity for accountants? Or a threat?

Will blockchain technology have a similar harmful effect on CPAs, or will it merely become a useful tool for accountants?

November 16, 2017

House passes tax reform bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed its tax reform bill, on a 227–205 vote.

November 15, 2017

Senate Finance Committee modifies tax reform proposal

The revised chairman’s mark of the Senate tax reform bill contains many significant changes to the proposed legislation.

November 15, 2017

Ways to stop elder financial abuse before it starts

This article looks at common schemes and ways CPAs can help their clients avoid becoming victims.

November 14, 2017

Kroeker reappointed as FASB’s vice chairman

James Kroeker was reappointed as FASB’s vice chairman, the Financial Accounting Foundation Board of Trustees announced.

November 14, 2017

Fraud and fraudsters: A quick guide for CPAs

For all their sophistication, fraudsters have timeless motivations. This article shows how to know the profile and pursue bad actors.

November 10, 2017

PCAOB identifies 3 areas with most frequent 2016 audit issues

Board inspectors found audit deficiencies most often in three recurring areas and suggested steps firms may want to follow to improve performance in the future.

November 10, 2017

House Ways and Means approves amended Tax Cuts and Jobs bill

The committee voted to send an amended version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs tax reform bill to the full House.

November 9, 2017

Senate tax reform bill differs from House version in many ways

Differences include tax rates, treatment of various deductions and a delay in the reduction of the corporate tax rate.

November 9, 2017

CPA firms find that advancement programs boost recruiting, retention

CPA firms are finding that programs promoting mentoring, sponsorship, and gender and minority initiatives help them recruit and retain good people

November 7, 2017

Why the SEC says ‘paid-to-click’ arrangements may be scams

The SEC issued an investor alert warning of the dangers of “paid-to-click” scams perpetrated by fraudsters on the internet.

November 7, 2017

Foreign income provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

The draft Tax Cuts and Jobs Act makes many important changes to the tax treatment of U.S. corporations that own foreign corporations.

November 7, 2017

Not-for-profit standard implementation assistance for health care entities

Three issue analyses from the AICPA Health Care Expert Panel could help with implementation of FASB’s new standard.

November 6, 2017

House bill features many business tax changes

The House tax reform bill contains a large number of proposed changes that would affect businesses.

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