Newsletters Archive - Page 2 of 40 - Journal of Accountancy

August 18, 2025

The August webcast explored accelerating mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the profession, practical insights on special purpose (non-GAAP) frameworks, and how peer review will address implementation of the new quality management standards.

July 21, 2025

Clients need to communicate thoughtfully and clearly to avoid misunderstandings and implement the plan.

July 14, 2025

The July webcast explored proposed revisions to the fraud auditing standard, evolving frameworks for AI assurance, and recent developments affecting not-for-profit financial reporting.

June 13, 2025

The June webcast featured updates from the Auditing Standards Board, discussion of a new corporate governance framework from COSO, and an overview of a new AICPA exposure draft on control criteria for stablecoin operations.

June 4, 2025

This article explains the basics of CPA Evolution, explores how the AICPA determined CPA Exam content, and examines how the debut of the new exam affected candidate participation and performance.

May 19, 2025

The May webcast featured AICPA CEO Mark Koziel providing his view of the A&A landscape, a deep dive into step 5 of the five-step revenue recognition process outlined in FASB ASC Topic 606, as well as more discussion of quality management.

May 19, 2025

While raising the topic of planning with aging parents can be challenging for clients, having the conversation is sometimes necessary. This article provides suggestions about what to say and discuss.

May 5, 2025

Getting remarried can raise numerous financial planning issues. Explore the issues CPAs may want to discuss with clients.

April 28, 2025

Clients seeking to buy a home are sometimes motivated by societal pressure and incorrect assumptions. Advisers can help them approach this major decision more objectively.

April 11, 2025

The April A&A Focus webcast featured a deep dive into step 4 of the five-step revenue recognition process outlined in FASB ASC Topic 606, as well as news on new auditing standards exposure drafts.

March 17, 2025

The March A&A Focus webcast featured a deep dive into step 4 of the five-step revenue recognition process outlined in FASB ASC Topic 606, as well as news on new auditing standards exposure drafts.

February 14, 2025

The February webcast included one-on-one discussions with the chairs of the accounting and auditing standard setters.

January 17, 2025

The January webcast also included a deep dive into step 3 of the five-step revenue recognition process outlined in FASB ASC 606.

December 23, 2024

The December webcast also included updates on the AICPA Accounting Standards Review Committee’s preparation standards exposure draft and on recent FASB news.

December 4, 2024

Here are some ways faculty members can introduce this specialty to their students.

December 3, 2024

Also, an internal controls expert joined for a discussion on COSO and its relationship to SAS 145, and a current Auditing Standards Board member addressed questions the AICPA has been receiving on the QM implementation process.

November 8, 2024

A university community outreach project offers accounting students a real-life audit experience and three local churches a service they otherwise might not be able to afford.

October 14, 2024

Also covered: COSO and its relationship to SAS 145, and ASB member addresses questions related to QM implementation.

October 4, 2024

College professors teach young adults, who require a different approach than children. Learn more in this Academic Update feature article.

September 17, 2024

Also, an update from the Auditing Standards Board chair, principal vs. agent analysis when recognizing revenue, and the new required income tax disclosures under FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09.

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