GASB offers guidance on CARES Act and coronavirus

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released a technical bulletin with guidance for applying existing GASB standards to transactions related to the CARES Act and outflows incurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

GASB offers guidance on CARES Act and coronavirus


IRS issues rules for net operating losses in consolidated groups

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department released proposed regulations and temporary regulations to offer guidance for consolidated groups on net operating losses in the wake of changes under both the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the CARES Act.

IRS issues rules for net operating losses in consolidated groups


ESG disclosures by companies fall short, according to GAO

Disclosures of nonfinancial information, such as environmental, social and governance issues, aren’t always “clear or useful,” according to a report by the Government Accountability Office.

ESG disclosures by companies fall short, according to GAO


Trump administration discloses $521.5B in coronavirus aid through PPP

The Trump administration released details of almost 4.9 million loans to businesses – from sole proprietors to restaurant and hotel chains – under the federal government’s largest coronavirus relief program so far, the $669 billion Paycheck Protection Program.

Trump administration discloses 1.5B in coronavirus aid through PPP


NYSSCPA announces inaugural “40 Under 40” honorees

The New York State Society of CPAs highlighted local up-and-coming accounting professionals who have excelled in leadership both inside and outside of the profession.

NYSSCPA announces inaugural “40 Under 40” honorees


Art of Accounting: Training staff remotely

With the switch to remote work, new training methods are needed. Here are some things you can try.

Art of Accounting: Training staff remotely


Big Four face big split in U.K. as watchdog sets separation deadline

The U.K.’s dominant accounting firms must separate their audit units from other operations by June 2024 as the country’s industry watchdog reacts to shortcomings that led to the collapse of several companies.

Big Four face big split in U.K. as watchdog sets separation deadline


Looking for a work-at-home tax break? Here’s the bad news

The 2017 tax law eliminated the federal write-offs previously allowed for unreimbursed business expenses and home offices, along with most other miscellaneous itemized deductions.

Looking for a work-at-home tax break? Here’s the bad news


AICPA offers $50K in COVID-19 grants to accounting students

The American Institute of CPAs announced that it is offering education grants to 25 accounting students who have been monetarily impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

AICPA offers K in COVID-19 grants to accounting students


Tax Fraud Blotter: Run and gun

Yet another fictional company; more tooth and justice; unsafe bets; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Run and gun