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December 1, 2021

Persevering through supply chain disturbances

Lumber prices skyrocketed as a result of the pandemic. One homebuilder’s CFO explains how the company navigated those tough and unpredictable waters.

November 19, 2021

SBA clarifies COVID-19 EIDL application deadlines

The US SBA provided updated guidance Friday on various COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan program application deadlines.

November 19, 2021

House passes Build Back Better Act with universal paid leave

The US House of Representatives passed a nearly $2 trillion spending bill Friday that includes a number of provisions of note for CPAs.

November 12, 2021

Rethinking real estate: The benefits of workforce segmentation

Balancing business goals with employee experience can provide the best path forward as hybrid working becomes commonplace.

November 10, 2021

Companies embrace unusual new strategies to survive a labor crunch

With millions of jobs vacant, company leaders are being tested. Here are some ways smaller businesses are coping with multiple openings and trying to recruit new talent.

November 5, 2021

Serving cannabis clients: Understand the risks

Practicing due diligence and understanding state and local laws are keys to success for firms that choose to engage with this industry.

November 4, 2021

“What’s our biggest risk?” Why the answer is changing

Two CPA risk management experts explain how COVID-19 amplified the risks organizations were already facing and why concern about future business models remains high.

November 1, 2021

Managing noise, change, and emerging risks

Rethink your enterprise risk process and apply new tools to get better at managing emerging and disruptive risks.

October 22, 2021

AI in manufacturing: Optimizing costs and enabling the workforce

Manufacturing leaders can use artificial intelligence to improve efficiency and drive growth. But taking full advantage of the technology requires upskilling the workforce.

October 18, 2021

6 ways to make the entire organization care about anti-fraud efforts

Recent conference speaker John Hall, CPA, discusses tangible steps to build a “defensive wall” against fraud and ethics breaches.

September 15, 2021

How to use COSO to implement and scale AI projects

The COSO enterprise risk management framework can help leaders manage risks associated with their AI strategies.

September 14, 2021

How climate risks are reflected in current financial statements

The Center for Audit Quality has published a resource that describes management and auditors’ responsibilities related to climate-related risk reporting.

September 14, 2021

Tips for teaching ESG and sustainability accounting

Having ESG knowledge can set graduates apart. Get students excited about this emerging area of accounting.

September 9, 2021

SBA quadruples COVID-19 EIDL limit to $2 million

The SBA unveiled a menu of COVID-19 EIDL program modifications designed to make it easier for restaurants and other businesses particularly hard hit by the pandemic to take out EIDL loans.

September 2, 2021

Inflation worries and a tight labor market lead to a slight dip in optimism

This episode takes a look at the AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey findings and what they mean for companies, and an Outstanding CPA in Government award winner shares insights on how finance professionals and accountants can lead strategic change.

September 2, 2021

COVID-19 resurgence, tight labor market lead to drop in optimism

Although finance professionals are optimistic about their own businesses’ economic prospects, the delta variant’s spread and scarcity of job seekers caused concerns that were reflected in a modest drop in the CPA Outlook Index in the AICPA Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey.

September 1, 2021

A take on cryptoasset transactions, investments, and risk

CFOs need to gain perspective on how to handle the accounting, tax, internal control, and risk management challenges of cryptoasset transactions.

August 30, 2021

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program enters supplemental phase

The SBA is sending out invitations for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) recipients to apply for supplemental funding from the $16.25 billion program.

August 19, 2021

ESG assurance an elusive but promising opportunity for auditors

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.

August 11, 2021

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.