NASBA and AICPA propose new CPA licensure model
The draft model will look to ‘address the greatly expanding body of knowledge required of newly licensed CPAs,’ according to the two organizations.
Picnic Tax unveils client/preparer matching service
The new platform connect taxpayers with ‘their ideal tax professional.’
IRS issues notice on reporting of partnership capital
The notice delays a requirement for reporting partners’ share of partnership capital.
Guide to internal controls in business combinations released
Financial Executives International and its Committee on Corporate Reporting have released a new guide on internal control considerations for business combinations.
Guide to internal controls in business combinations released
GRI issues international corporate tax reporting standard
The Global Reporting Initiative has issued a new international tax reporting standard that aims to ensure multinational companies are much clearer about how much they pay in taxes, and where.
GASB offers implementation guidance on standards
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has proposed implementation guidance with questions and answers to clarify and explain some of GASB’s earlier standards and pronouncements.
PCAOB mulls changes in quality control standards and inspections
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is planning to issue a concept release on revisions in quality control standards while making extensive changes in its inspections and audit reports.
PCAOB mulls changes in quality control standards and inspections
EY STEM Tribe platform launches in Seattle and Atlanta
Ernst & Young U.S. aims to introduce more female students to science, technology, engineering and math careers through its gamified learning platform.
Art of Accounting: Preparing proposals
Frequently we are asked to prepare a formal proposal. This is usually done when the client or prospect is considering multiple firms and the decision will either be made by a board of directors or when the person making the decision feels the need to tangibly back up their decision.
Dealing with difficult clients
Everyone has them, but there are plenty of ways to deal with those painful clients, according to John Napolitano.