Art of Accounting: Checklist for establishing a fixed price

Prepare an engagement proposal that lists exactly what you will be doing and the total price for the project.

Art of Accounting: Checklist for establishing a fixed price


COVID’s $211B payroll-tax lifeline shifts burden to 2021

Companies that took advantage of federal pandemic-relief efforts like payroll tax deferrals will face bigger bills next year, possibly complicating an already-challenging climb out of the COVID crisis.

COVID’s 1B payroll-tax lifeline shifts burden to 2021


FASB proposes to simplify revenue recognition for franchisors

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is offering a practical expedient to the current revenue recognition rules for franchise businesses.

FASB proposes to simplify revenue recognition for franchisors


An internet domain for CPAs

As the AICPA rolls out .cpa, a new internet domain for CPAs, CPA.com president and CEO Erik Asgeirsson explains the value, and the application process.

An internet domain for CPAs


Why the continuous close can’t wait

The coronavirus pandemic has made it clear that real-time systems are possible, and critical to decision-making.

Why the continuous close can’t wait


Tax relief granted for Oregon fire victims

New legislation aims to offer even more help.

Tax relief granted for Oregon fire victims


SASB expands into standards for internet content moderation and human capital

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is moving beyond environmental issues and more into the areas of social and governance reporting.

SASB expands into standards for internet content moderation and human capital


Accounting Today calls for nominations for 2020 Top 100 People

The annual list recognizes thought leaders, decision-makers, standard-setters and others who are shaping the future of the profession.

Accounting Today calls for nominations for 2020 Top 100 People


People & firms on the move: KPMG International names global head of advisory

Prager Metis launches Latin entertainment group; KPM CPAs hires six; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: KPMG International names global head of advisory


Mauldin & Jenkins adds Plush Smith

The Top 100 Firm based in Atlanta has acquired Plush Smith P.A., a firm in Sarasota, Florida.

Mauldin & Jenkins adds Plush Smith