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• December 2012 - Journal of Accountancy

• The 20 most popular stories of 2012
• Three IT challenges to watch for in 2013
• FAF wants U.S. represented in IASB standards advisory group
• Mandatory language for consents to disclose, use taxpayer information modified
• Final regs. remove de minimis partner rule
• Rules on use, disclosure of taxpayer information finalized
• FAF names 3 new trustees
• SEC names Beswick to chief accountant post
• Sec. 304 anti-abuse, anti-avoidance rules finalized
• Budget, staff projected to rise for internal audit departments
• Seidman hopeful for converged expected loss approach despite differing FASB, IASB proposals
• Emerging markets, service-line growth boost Grant Thornton revenue to record high
• KPMG revenue tops $23B on gains in advisory, tax
• Conceptual framework among IASB priorities
• SEC approves PCAOB standard on communication with audit committees
• Voluntary Classification Settlement Program expanded, liberalized
• Google, Apple, Samsung surge to top of market for smartphones, tablets, PCs
• Proposed regs. provide rules for whistleblower awards
• Twenty-three tips provide implementation guidance about audits of group financial statements
• Tangible property regs. amended to implement delayed effective date
• Rules distinguishing tips from service charges delayed until 2014
• Streamlining disclosures a tricky job for FASB
• Build a strong team to comply with conflict minerals rule
• IFRS Foundation Trustee: Don’t wave white flag on cooperation
• PCAOB finds common threads in ICFR audit deficiencies
• Finance professionals: Fiscal cliff could sap U.S. economic growth
• Technology guidance abundant in COSO internal control proposal
• VIEs among first issues PCC identifies for discussion
• Struggling European nations seen as more corrupt, report shows
• Reportable transaction rules updated for certain losses
• CPAs continue to forecast storms ahead for U.S. economy
• Obstacles make PCAOB’s Hanson skeptical about mandatory audit firm rotation
• PCAOB will issue report on problems with audits of ICFR
• Most CPAs see role in helping clients adopt technology, AICPA survey finds
• FASB, IASB union fragile amid SEC indecision on IFRS
• IRS issues proposed regs. on 3.8% net investment income tax
• PCAOB alert says audits must be conducted with skeptical eye
• Nine tips for effective MD&A reporting
• All eyes on standards as PCC holds first meeting
• Guidance issued on additional Medicare tax
• SEC to study what information should be required in broader financial reporting