Although just 31 of the S&P 500 companies use public company auditors for environmental, social and governance assurance, increased regulation and investor focus may lead to more opportunities for practitioners in the future.
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Closing date set for new Shuttered Venue Operator Grant applications
The SBA will stop accepting new applications at the end of next week for the $16.25 billion Shuttered Venue Operator Grant (SVOG) program. The SBA has awarded $8.4 billion in SVOG grants to more than 10,800 recipients and will offer those entities the chance to seek additional funding.
Articles on risk assessment and home office deduction win JofA awards
Two articles received the JofA’s Lawler Award for the best articles of 2020.
How to effectively support working parents during a crisis
Helping employees maintain health and efficiency during a crisis requires flexibility, empathy, and consistent communication. Employers can follow these tips to help employees during a crisis.
SBA streamlines forgiveness process for most PPP loans
The SBA issued new guidance intended to speed up and simplify the forgiveness process for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $150,000 or less, which represent 93% of the outstanding loans in the $800 billion program.
COSO provides guidance on application of ERM to cloud computing
New guidance from the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), provides a detailed road map for incorporating cloud computing into an organization’s enterprise risk management.
Shuttered Venue Operator Grant awards top $7.5 billion, SBA says
The SBA has awarded more than $7.5 billion in Shuttered Venue Operator Grants to about 10,000 live entertainment venues and other eligible entities.
At 2021’s midpoint, what’s on the minds of CFOs?
A Deloitte partner with a CFO focus explains why finance chiefs have reason for optimism, what concerns them, and why “we’re entering into a new realm.”
Restaurant Revitalization Fund recipients revealed
The US Small Business Administration has published a database of the more than 100,000 approved grants from the $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
SBA officially drops PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire requirement
The SBA has formally notified lenders that it is no longer requiring a Loan Necessity Questionnaire to be submitted with forgiveness applications for Paycheck Protection Program loans of $2 million or more.
SBA officially closes Restaurant Revitalization Fund
The SBA announced the closure of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund with a final tally of how it awarded the program’s $28.6 billion in funding.
Vacation and sick pay accruals resulting from the pandemic
Travel restrictions led to a buildup of compensated absences and a corresponding liability that has implications for financial reporting, auditing, and management.
Finding the best talent using remote interviews
Social distancing and other pandemic precautions don’t have to slow down your search for talent. One organization offers tips for conducting effective remote job interviews.
Fighting fraud with business continuity planning
Preparation may be the best defense against fraud when disaster strikes.
Business travel resuming for many after pandemic-related cuts
More than one-third of finance leaders say their organizations are resuming customary business travel or plan to do so by the end of the year.
ESG assurance: An emerging opportunity for CPAs
As momentum grows for environmental, social and governance disclosures, ESG assurance opportunities are expected to present themselves for CPAs, who currently are performing a small fraction of these engagements in the US.
CPAs and the historic Paycheck Protection Program
It’s a good time to reflect on the CPA profession’s role in making this historic business relief program a success and to consider what comes next, especially in four key areas.
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.
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.
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.
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