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August 18, 2016 

Fraud Examples Demonstrate Need for RIVIO Clearinghouse

The new RIVIO Clearinghouse (see accompanying article) is a solution to a problem of financial hijinks with which you might not be familiar. After all, most CPAs perform their services ethically and expect their clients to represent their financial ...

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 New FASB Update to Enhance Tax Disclosure Requirements

August 2, 2016 

New FASB Update to Enhance Tax Disclosure Requirements

The proposed ASU is part of the FASB’s broader disclosure framework project to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in notes to financial statements by clearly communicating the information that is most important to users of a reporting ...

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July 26, 2016 

Report Focuses on New Accounting Model for Leases

Leasing is an important source of financing for many entities in the United States and around the globe. Many entities enter into leasing arrangements to gain access to assets, obtain financing, or reduce exposure to the risks of ownership of an asset.

 Financial Execs Struggle To Measure and Mitigate Risks

July 6, 2016 

Financial Execs Struggle To Measure and Mitigate Risks

The survey also reveals that many organizations face a large challenge in moving toward a higher maturity of GRC activities – 43 percent of respondents say they are operating their compliance efforts at an ad hoc or fragmented/siloed level.

 FASB Finalizes Standard for Credit-Loss Accounting

June 21, 2016 

FASB Finalizes Standard for Credit-Loss Accounting

After numerous delays and extensions, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued its long-awaited final standard on accounting for credit losses on Thursday. After meeting with concerned community bankers, auditors and regulators, the ...

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June 15, 2016 

Watch Your Step! Don’t Trip into Investment Advice

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 ...

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June 10, 2016 

Change Is Imminent (In Accounting)

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.