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Supreme Court lets health care law stand
The US Supreme Court held that Texas and several other states lacked standing to sue over the constitutionality of the Sec. 5000A mandate that requires individuals to obtain minimum essential health coverage. The decision leaves the Affordable Care Act in place.
FASB proposes discount rate relief for nonpublic lessees
FASB proposed guidance that would permit nonpublic lessees to use a risk-free rate as the discount rate for leases by class of underlying asset rather than at the entitywide level.
AICPA, NASBA launch CPA Evolution Model Curriculum
The AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have launched the CPA Evolution Model Curriculum (CPAEMC), a recommended blueprint for an accounting program designed to help educators prepare graduates for the changing demands of the CPA profession.
Top tax cases practitioners should know
A session at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021 shows how bedrock tax cases can help practitioners understand and resolve common issues that arise in practice.
Online sign-up now available for advance child tax credit payments
The IRS opened an online site that allows taxpayers who are not required to file a 2019 or 2020 individual income tax return to sign up to receive advance child tax credit (advance CTC) payments, which will begin July 15.
AICPA, CAQ support SEC’s exploration of climate change disclosures
The AICPA and the Center for Audit Quality sent letters to the SEC supporting its exploration of disclosures related to climate change and environmental, social and governance issues.
Delegation is the key to Sir Richard Branson’s success
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, speaking at an exclusive online event prior to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021, gave listeners advice for hiring and managing the right people.
Pandemic still complicates going concern disclosures
The businesses the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed to the brink of failure still face some unprecedented challenges regarding compliance with the going concern disclosure guidance.
IRS posts ARPA credit FAQs
The IRS has posted two sets of FAQs that explain changes to the child and dependent care credit and to the sick and family leave credits made by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Regs. on postponing tax deadlines due to federally declared disasters
New IRS final regulations clarify when a federally declared disaster will lead to mandatory 60-day postponement of certain tax-related deadlines.
FinREC addresses EBP revenue recognition implementation
Revenue recognition issues for employee benefit plans are addressed in proposed implementation guidance issued by the AICPA Financial Reporting Executive Committee.
What CPAs must do at the first financial planning meeting
Experienced CPA financial planners share best practices to help you establish yourself as a trusted adviser and ensure a successful and productive engagement.
New standard addresses investments, specialist matters
A new standard issued by the AICPA Auditing Standards Board provides guidance on auditing the fair value of financial instruments, with a focus on the use of pricing services. The ASB also modernized its standards related to the use of specialists by management and auditors.
Internal audit has pivotal role in ESG reporting
Reporting on environmental, social and governance information is becoming increasingly important. Internal audit’s independent advisory and assurance work can help organizations get it right.
What is a global minimum tax and what will it mean?
Finance ministers for the G7 reached an agreement on Saturday supporting a global minimum tax rate of at least 15%. Here’s how it would work and what might happen next.
Duhnke removed as PCAOB chair as transition to new board begins
PCAOB Chair William Duhnke III was removed from his position on the board as the SEC named Duane DesParte as acting chair. The SEC announced that it intends to seek candidates to fill all five positions on the PCAOB.
SBA reports first 50 Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
The US Small Business Administration reported its first set of grants from the $16.25 billion Shuttered Venue Operator Grants program.
Rising optimism outweighs concerns about labor shortages, inflation
U.S. finance decision-makers are mainly positive for the coming year for their businesses and the domestic economy, according to a quarterly survey.
GASB publishes implementation guidance on various issues
Derivative instruments, fiduciary activities, leases and nonexchange transactions are among the accounting issues discussed in an implementation guide issued by GASB.
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