Financial Reporting

June 15, 2016 

A client asked his CPA for her opinion regarding an investment they were considering. Because the CPA did not have experience with this type of investment, she advised the client to consult with his own financial adviser, but she did not document the ...

June 10, 2016 

In order to remain above the competition and provide the most up-to-date accounting skills, it’s wise to stay informed on what’s affecting the world of accounting and what kind of an impact it has on the overall health of the accounting industry.

June 8, 2016 

The research also found employment-related costs spiked sharply for the largest companies ($5 billion or more in revenue) to 5 percent of revenue, compared to 1.1 percent in 2015. According to the study, this may be a reflection of the tight market ...

May 20, 2016 

Non-GAAP measures and other key performance indicators (KPI’s) have made headlines recently as more and more companies are including non-GAAP measures in their SEC filings and public communications.

May 11, 2016 

Some 73 percent of controllers say that a technology-driven financial reporting audit helps them assess comparative company performance in their industry. Additionally, more than one-third of respondents say a technology-driven audit improves speed ...

May 11, 2016 

80 jurisdictions now require or permit use of the IFRS for SMEs Standard—a self-contained Standard specifically designed for small and medium-sized companies without public accountability—which was first issued in 2009.

May 10, 2016 

Intacct Contract and Revenue Management is a new module for Intacct's cloud ERP solution that fully addresses all the upcoming rules for revenue reallocation and expense amortization—using automation, not spreadsheets and a lot of accountants' time.

April 25, 2016 

The study found that 73 percent like to do research on their own before making financial decisions, 58 percent rely on financial advice from professionals, and 56 percent trust digital finance advice.

April 21, 2016 

CFOs and senior management teams are reassessing their revenue management practices and technology in response to shifting market conditions that demand new billing models, according to “The New World of Revenue Management” report released today by ...

April 20, 2016 

The growing importance of real-time data in businesses means protecting its accuracy and integrity is vital to determine a company’s true performance metrics and mitigate financial risk. Yet, it is labor-intensive and time-consuming.

April 20, 2016 

Whether you’re considering a career change or looking to advance along your current path, the growing field of internal audit provides ample opportunities for talented professionals.

April 13, 2016 

One way to minimize error is to know the common pitfalls of valuations. Sageworks and Chartwell collaborated to produce a practice aid listing 15 common errors found in valuation reports. The complete list is available for download here, but here are ...