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PCAOB Establishes Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is forming a new advisory panel as the regulator looks to modernize how it inspects the work of public company audit firms.
December 15, 2016
Most Small Businesses Expect Growth in 2017
Despite overall positive findings, the survey did uncover a disparity in plans for growth between men- and women-owned businesses. Among women owners, a quarter have no growth plans. At men-owned businesses, the figure is just 11 percent.
December 15, 2016
GoDaddy Adds Apple Pay Functionality and Mobile Features
With Apple Pay, shoppers can complete purchases from their iPhones in a tap without having to type in any credit card information. As with all Apple Pay transactions, card details are encrypted end to end, giving consumers a safe way to make purchases.
December 15, 2016
FloQast Extends Close Management Solution for Outsourced Finance and Accounting
FloQast also announced a new licensing model specific to outsourced finance and accounting firms to address their distinct licensing needs. Finally, recognizing the growth of this sector, FloQast has created an internal go-to-market team to sell ...
December 14, 2016
Businesses More likely to Pay Ransomware than Consumers
70 percent of businesses infected with ransomware have paid ransom to regain access to business data and systems, according to a new study from IBM Security. In comparison, over 50 percent of consumers surveyed said they would not pay to regain access...
December 14, 2016
FASB Issues Changes to Accounting Guidance
The amendments in the ASU apply to all reporting organizations—including public companies, private companies, and not-for-profit organizations—within the scope of the affected accounting guidance. For that reason, reporting organizations should review...
December 14, 2016
Retailers Increase Imports as Holiday Shopping Continues
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports are expected to be up 3.2 percent this month over the same time last year as stores bring in the last of the merchandise for the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. “There’s...…
December 13, 2016
New Lease Accounting Standards Have Finance Depts Working Overtime
In some sectors, respondents expect to spend considerably more time and effort on lease accounting implementation. These sectors include: automotive (77.1 percent); health plans (65.9 percent); health care providers (62.8 percent); industrial products ...
December 12, 2016
New Payroll Rates and State Deadlines for W-2s in 2017
Additionally, here’s a rundown of the changes in the most commonly used rates and limits. We highly recommend exploring the payroll guidance solutions provided by Checkpoint, as rates constantly change.
December 9, 2016
5 Ways Web-Based Software Helps Business Valuations
Web-based software solutions, which users access through their web browser and do not require a download or installation, provide plenty of benefits to a business valuation practice. Here are some of the advantages over tools that are housed on the ...
December 9, 2016
The Top 10 Business Risks of 2017
Recent global uncertainties and their potential effects on businesses are top of mind for board members and executive management teams as they assess their risks for 2017, according to the results of the fifth annual survey of business executives by ...
December 8, 2016
Business Execs Optimistic on Economy Post Election
Business executives reported a strong surge in optimism about prospects for the U.S. economy over the coming year, according to the American Institute of CPAs’ (AICPA) fourth quarter Economic Outlook Survey, which polls chief executive officers, chief ...
December 8, 2016
AICPA PCPS National Map Survey: Compare, Filtering & Reports
AICPA PCPS National Map Survey: Compare, Filtering & Reports