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August 1, 2021

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.

August 1, 2021

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.

July 28, 2021

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.

July 28, 2021

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.

July 27, 2021

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.

July 15, 2021

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.”

July 14, 2021

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.

July 12, 2021

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.

July 6, 2021

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.

July 1, 2021

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.

July 1, 2021

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.

June 28, 2021

Fighting fraud with business continuity planning

Preparation may be the best defense against fraud when disaster strikes.

June 24, 2021

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.

June 23, 2021

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.

June 21, 2021

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.

June 14, 2021

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.

June 7, 2021

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.

June 4, 2021