Accounting February 28, 2026
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May 12, 2016
Why You Should Use WIP Reserves for More Accurate Revenue, WIP and Receivables Valuation
Every business wants to collect every dollar on every invoice they produce. However, the reality is that there may be write downs and partial payments and some invoices just won’t get paid no matter how many follow up calls you make or letters you or ...
May 12, 2016
New Report Gives Tax Pros Guidance to Help Clients Facing ID Theft
Thomson Reuters has released a special report, What to Do If Your Client is a Victim of Tax-Related Identity Theft, which provides helpful guidance for tax professionals advising victims of tax-related identity theft.
May 12, 2016
Trump Won’t Release Tax Returns Before Election
President Richard Nixon did so, while under audit, and Gerald Ford followed suit upon attaining the Presidency. Every presidential nominee of the two major political parties have released their returns since.
May 12, 2016
Two Thirds of Western Consumers Use Only Internet for Travel Booking
According to a new survey from MarkMonitor, 68 percent of consumers across the U.S. and Europe now exclusively book their travel online. However, seven out of every 100 respondents surveyed ended up with plans not in line with their expectations, ...
May 11, 2016
Finance Execs Favor Technology-Driven Financial Reporting
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
2016 Pocket Guide to IFRS Standards Now Available
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 11, 2016
Maruca Honored for Distinguished Service in Taxation
Samuel M. Maruca of Covington & Burling LLP has been announced as this year’s recipient of the inaugural recipient of the 2015 Leonard L. Silverstein Award for Distinguished Service in Tax. The award, presented by Bloomberg BNA, recognizes his long ...
May 11, 2016
Tax-Exempt Filing Deadline is May 16
The IRS is reminding these groups not to include Social Security numbers (SSNs) or other unneeded personal information on their Forms 990, and consider taking advantage of the speed and convenience of electronic filing.
May 10, 2016
The IRS Is Hiring: Agency Wants 700 More Agents For Tax Enforcement
Taxpayers may want to tread a little more carefully. After years of cutbacks, the IRS plans to add as many as 700 new staffers this year to chase after tax cheats.
May 10, 2016
Becker Offers New CPA Exam Document Review Simulation
DRS aims to increase exam authenticity by presenting real-world scenarios newly licensed CPAs might be expected to handle on the job. Each DRS presents a realistic document as well as related source documents such as memos, bank statements and other ...
May 10, 2016
Intacct Launches Automated System for New Revenue Recognition Guidelines
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.
May 10, 2016
California Accounting Firm Honored for Community Service
Haskell & White, one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms, has been recognized by the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Orange County for its many years of community service.