The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board highlighted key areas of focus for auditor reporting related to the coronavirus pandemic in an audit staff practice alert.
COVID-19 news and information
The technology — and human — lessons of COVID-19
Our ninth annual accounting technology roundtable examines what the coronavirus crisis has revealed about accountants, their employers, and the technologies essential to remote work and life.
What to do with your stimulus check
Many Americans will receive stimulus money to help them weather the pandemic, but what they do with that money will depend on whether they need it right away or can afford to set some aside. CPA financial planners offer advice on how to make the best use of stimulus funds.
FASB votes to delay revenue recognition effective date for private companies
The FASB voted to delay the effective date of its revenue recognition standard for nonpublic entities that have not yet issued their financial statements. Challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic led to the delay.
Essential documents clients must update during COVID-19
Now, more than ever, it’s important to ensure clients’ wills, health care powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents are current.
IRS mobilizing 3,500 phone operators to answer stimulus questions
With many taxpayers still having problems using the Internal Revenue Service’s “Get My Payment” website, the IRS announced that it is mobilizing 3,500 telephone representatives to answer some of the most common questions about economic impact payments.
Tips for audit committees during the pandemic
Strong oversight from audit committees can help companies stay on the right track as they work to survive and thrive through the coronavirus pandemic. These tips can help audit committees serve effectively.
The hard trends that matter more than ever now
Technology, demographics, and regulation are hard trends that will have a lasting effect on business. Tom Hood, CPA/CITP, CGMA, shares how to adapt.
Balancing work and parenting when everyone’s home
Here’s how several CPAs are dealing with the challenges of being a stay-at-home parent and a work-from-home employee at the same time.
SBA releases PPP forgiveness form but AICPA urges more detail
An application form and instructions released by the US Small Business Administration are designed to assist borrowers as they apply for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness.
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Agentic accounting has arrived: What’s hype and what’s real?
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