Former FASB chair Russ Golden joins outside advisory committee for PwC

Golden, who just completed his term at FASB, will be chairing an Assurance Quality Advisory Committee at PwC.

Former FASB chair Russ Golden joins outside advisory committee for PwC


EY-LeaseAccelerator alliance provides new lease accounting and contract management service

The service is planned for the U.S. and Germany, with global expansion in the future.

EY-LeaseAccelerator alliance provides new lease accounting and contract management service


AICPA updates guidance on auditing blockchain assets

This Practice Aid provides auditors with information to consider when accepting or continuing audit engagements that involve digital assets.

AICPA updates guidance on auditing blockchain assets


Tax Fraud Blotter: Official problems

Serious misStep; the taxman goeth; extra checks, please; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Official problems


CFOs can help organizations with sustainability reporting, diversity and data

The Institute of Management Accountants recently released a pair of reports on how CFOs can help their organizations provide more sustainable business activities.

CFOs can help organizations with sustainability reporting, diversity and data


PTIN fees to fall for 2021

Renewals and new applications will cost $35.95, down from $40.

PTIN fees to fall for 2021


FASB proposes changes in conceptual framework to define elements in financial statements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is proposing a new chapter in its conceptual framework that defines 10 elements of financial statements.

FASB proposes changes in conceptual framework to define elements in financial statements


Can an auditor withdraw from an audit?

No matter how perfect the partnership between an audit firm and client may seem, sometimes the partnership doesn’t work out.

Can an auditor withdraw from an audit?


New nat'l society for Black CPAs says it's 'time for action'

The newly formed organization looks to attract and retain more Black accountants during a critical turning point in diversity for the profession.

New nat'l society for Black CPAs says it's 'time for action'


Apple tax ruling makes Silicon Valley’s nightmare less scary

The iPhone maker’s court victory follows separate criticism that huge EU antitrust fines for Google have made little difference.

Apple tax ruling makes Silicon Valley’s nightmare less scary