Distance learning and future-ready CPAs: Actions CPAs can take to help accounting students

The coronavirus has made it necessary for white collar professionals to work remotely and for all to practice social distancing. Being away from the office doesn’t cancel paying it forward. Here are a few things CPAs can do.

Distance learning and future-ready CPAs: Actions CPAs can take to help accounting students


We can help protect the economy if we protect our people

PwC’s U.S. leader discusses how his firm and the heads of other large organizations can do more to support their employees and the communities around them.

We can help protect the economy if we protect our people


AICPA on remote audits during the pandemic: Get creative, stay skeptical

Existing general auditing standards can and should be complied with, despite difficulties.

AICPA on remote audits during the pandemic: Get creative, stay skeptical


I applied for SBA COVID-19 relief — here's how it went

High Rock Accounting provides clients with cash flow assistance and guidance. But what happens when a firm needs the same assistance?

I applied for SBA COVID-19 relief — here's how it went


PCAOB offers 45 days of relief from inspections during coronavirus outbreak

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is giving firms a pause until May 11, given the difficulties businesses are facing from COVID-19.

PCAOB offers 45 days of relief from inspections during coronavirus outbreak


AICPA coalition urges feds to channel coronavirus funds to small biz through payroll processors

The coalition proposed the federal government set up and fund a central payroll account for small-business payroll processors to use to direct funds to small businesses to keep paying employees.

AICPA coalition urges feds to channel coronavirus funds to small biz through payroll processors


FASB may need to revise CECL to deal with coronavirus fallout

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has come under pressure to relax its credit losses standard as banks and other financial institutions see the value of their assets plunging from the sell-off in the capital markets amid the coronavirus pandemic.

FASB may need to revise CECL to deal with coronavirus fallout


PwC donates $2.85M to coronavirus-related efforts

The Big Four firm’s Charitable Foundation will split its donation among Feeding America, Direct Relief and local nonprofits.

PwC donates .85M to coronavirus-related efforts


Employers can use payroll tax credits for paid leave for coronavirus

Two new refundable credits are aimed at immediately and fully reimbursing employers, dollar-for-dollar, for the cost of providing coronavirus-related leave to their employees.

Employers can use payroll tax credits for paid leave for coronavirus


Art of Accounting: Tax season in the new reality

What we did yesterday is no longer relevant during the coronavirus pandemic, and we need to adapt and quickly. Here are some issues to consider.

Art of Accounting: Tax season in the new reality