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Avoiding conflicts of interest with auditors
10/16/2020
A conflict of interest could impair your auditor’s objectivity and integrity and potentially compromise you company’s financial statements. That’s why it’s important to identify and manage potential conflicts of...
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More time: FASB delays long-term insurance standard … again
10/9/2020
On September 30, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) finalized a rule to defer the effective date of the updated long-term insurance standard for a second time. The deferral will give insurers more time to properly implement the...
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Gifts in kind: New reporting requirements for nonprofits
10/2/2020
On September 17, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued an accounting rule that will provide more detailed information about noncash contributions charities and other not-for-profit organizations receive known as “gifts in...
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How to report COVID-19-related debt restructuring
9/18/2020
Today, many banks are working with struggling borrowers on loan modifications. Recent guidance from the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) confirms that short-term modifications due to the COVID-19 pandemic won’t be subject to the...
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On-time financial reporting is key in times of crisis
9/11/2020
Many companies are struggling as a result of shutdowns and restructurings during the COVID-19 crisis. To add insult to injury, some have also fallen victim to arson, looting or natural disasters in 2020. Lenders and investors want to know how your...
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Reporting discontinued operations today
9/4/2020
Marketplace changes during the COVID-19 crisis have caused many companies to make major strategic shifts in their operations — and some changes are expected to be permanent. In certain cases, these pivot strategies may need to be reported...
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Levels of assurance: Choosing the right option for your business today
8/28/2020
The COVID-19 crisis is causing private companies to re-evaluate the type of financial statements they should generate for 2020. Some are considering downgrading to a lower level of assurance to reduce financial reporting costs — but a...
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Promoting and reporting diversity
8/21/2020
Increasing diversity is a key initiative at many companies in 2020. This movement goes beyond social responsibility — it can lead to better-informed decision-making, improved productivity and enhanced value. Congress has also jumped on the...
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3 steps to “stress test” your business
8/14/2020
During the COVID-19 crisis, you can’t afford to lose sight of other ongoing risk factors, such as cyberthreats, fraud, emerging competition and natural disasters. A so-called “stress test” can help reveal blind spots that threaten...
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Forecasting financial results for a start-up business
8/7/2020
There’s a bright side to today’s unprecedented market conditions: Agile people may discover opportunities to start new business ventures. Start-ups need a comprehensive business plan, including detailed financial forecasts, to drum up...
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Reporting CAMs in the COVID-19 era
7/31/2020
Starting in 2019, auditors’ reports for certain public companies must contain a new element: critical audit matters (CAMs). The requirement was in effect for audits of large accelerated filers (with market values of $700 million or more)...
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External audits offer many benefits to nonprofits
7/27/2020
Your nonprofit organization may be required to hire an independent outside CPA to audit its books, depending on its annual gross receipts and other factors. Even when external audits aren’t mandated, however, they’re often recommended....
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How to Prepare for Your Business' Future Cash-Flow Gaps
8/16/2019
Ray Maynard, 415 Group Partner discusses how to get in front of your business' future cash-flow gaps.
Includes insights from Raymond A. Maynard
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Projecting Cash Flow for Highly Leveraged Real Estate Projects
8/15/2019
Chris Schatz, 415 Group Senior Manager discusses real estate transactions that are highly leveraged.
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Why Your Business Should Implement Internal Controls
7/3/2019
Dave Talenda, 415 Group Audit Partner discusses internal controls and the importance of internal controls within your organization.
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Never Take on the IRS Alone
6/6/2019
Sleuthing your way through a tax audit by yourself is not the same as fixing a leaky faucet or changing your oil. Here are reasons you should seek professional help as soon as you receive a letter from the IRS: IRS auditors do this for a living...
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QuickBooks Online: Five time-saving tips for your business
3/5/2019
A powerful tool for your business, QuickBooks Online (QBO) software makes collaboration with your accounting team seamless. Learning the ins and outs can save you time and boost your productivity. Use these five time-saving tips to transform your...
Includes insights from Barbara D. Hupp
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Relying on Audit Techniques Guides
3/24/2017
IRS examiners usually do their homework before meeting with taxpayers and their professional representatives. This includes reviewing any relevant Audit Techniques Guides (ATGs) that typically focus on a specific industry or audit-prone...
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Guide for first Private Company Council-developed ASUs
12/18/2015
The first three Private Company Council-developed Accounting Standards Updates are effective for the first annual period beginning after Dec. 15, 2014, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after Dec. 15, 2015. Accordingly, many...
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Business combinations: Using measurement period to reduce stress
11/20/2015
When it comes to accounting for business combinations, many are not aware that U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) permit an entity to report provisional amounts during a measurement period. Others have been concerned with the...
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