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May 26, 2021

5 trends to watch during the pandemic recovery

Inflation fears, labor shortages and real estate issues all are top-of-mind as the US appears to be emerging from the COVID-19 pandemic. Former CNBC Chief Economist Marci Rossell provided AICPA Council members with advice Wednesday on what to expect in the weeks and months ahead.

May 24, 2021

Accounting profession continues to zero in on DEI issues

After a year of heightened focus on diversity, equity and inclusion issues, leaders of the accounting profession are continuing in their commitment to make strides in this area. Accountability and transparency related to these issues will be pivotal in the coming years.

May 20, 2021

Supporting AAPI talent in May and beyond

A diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant explains why DEI should more often be referred to as DEIB. She also offers tips for organizations and individuals to support employees of Asian heritage.

May 19, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund to stop accepting applications Monday

Restaurants and other eating establishments have until Monday, May 24, at 8 p.m. ET to submit applications to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF), the SBA announced.

May 13, 2021

Tips for lease accounting amid financial uncertainty

Many private companies and not-for-profits are adopting new lease accounting standards, and public companies that have adopted the guidance are applying it amid a pandemic-fueled surge in lease renegotiations.

May 12, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund faces huge funding shortfall

Restaurants and other hard-hit providers of on-site food and beverage have flooded the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) with $65 billion in grant requests, more than double the amount of money allocated to the program.

May 10, 2021

SBA sending first $2 billion in Restaurant Revitalization Fund payments

A week after opening the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, the US Small Business Administration is sending out a first round of payments totaling $2 billion to more than 16,000 restaurants and other eligible food and beverage providers.

May 6, 2021

Excel depreciation advice; risk management lessons learned

Hear more on calculation of depreciation in Excel from a Technology Q&A author, and hear from a risk management expert on what organizations have learned in the past year.

May 6, 2021

SBA unveils initial Restaurant Revitalization Fund results

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund received more than 186,000 applications from restaurants and other eligible businesses the first two days after its application window opened May 3.

May 5, 2021

AI presents opportunities for cost optimization in manufacturing

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can drive more efficient operations and more effective growth for manufacturers. Here’s how the technology is being used to monitor for defects, schedule preventive maintenance and improve forecasting accuracy.

May 5, 2021

SBA stops accepting new PPP applications from most lenders as general funds run out

The SBA has informed lenders that it is no longer accepting new applications from most lenders for the Paycheck Protection Program because the $292 billion program’s general fund is nearly exhausted.

May 4, 2021

What auditors and audit committees need to know about SPACs

Interest in special-purpose acquisition companies is growing among investors and regulators. The Center for Audit Quality has considerations for auditors and audit committees to keep in mind regarding SPACs.

May 1, 2021

Government financial planning in a time of uncertainty

Flexibility and the right KPIs can help organizations navigate challenging times.

April 29, 2021

Tom Hood on leadership and adapting to a role stretch

The Association’s Tom Hood is one of the featured speakers at next week’s CFO Conference. He shares previews on his sessions, leadership lessons, and more in this quick interview.

April 29, 2021

Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics

Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.

April 27, 2021

Registration opens for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Registration for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) will begin at 9 a.m. ET on Friday, April 30, and the SBA will begin accepting applications on Monday, May 3, at noon ET.

April 26, 2021

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant portal begins accepting applications

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program officially opened Monday, with venue operators reporting successful uploads of applications for funding from the $16.25 billion program.

April 19, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund details come into focus

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund aid program’s application portal will be tested in a seven-day pilot ahead of the application’s launch. The SBA revealed key details for the program, including funding calculations.

April 19, 2021

SBA aims to reopen Shuttered Venue Operators Grant portal this week

The SBA has targeted the end of this week for reopening the application portal for the $16.25 billion Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. Technical problems forced the SBA to close the portal for repairs only hours after it opened on April 8.

April 9, 2021