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FASB issues guidance on business combinations

FASB published an Accounting Standards Update that is intended to improve the requirements for identifying the accounting acquirer in FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations.

SEC ends legal defense of its climate rules

After a vote Thursday, the acting chair of the SEC described The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors as “unnecessarily intrusive.”

Amendment clarifies CPAs’ financial statement preparation engagements

The AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee approved an update to SSARS No. 21, clarifying that practitioners are not required to apply AR-C Section 70 when financial statements are prepared as part of a consulting engagement. The practical implication is that the engagement would not be required to be subjected to quality management standards or peer review.

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Preparing clients for new provisions next tax season

As the 2025 filing season approaches, H.R. 1 introduces significant tax reforms that CPAs must be prepared to navigate. These legislative changes represent some of the most comprehensive tax updates in recent years, affecting both individual and corporate taxpayers. This report provides in-depth analysis and guidance on H.R. 1.