PCAOB May 29, 2026
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.
September 8, 2015
How Marijuana Legalization Is Helping Some Businesses Prosper
Shifting attitudes about marijuana are proving to be a boon for businesses that cater to people interested in buying grinders, rolling papers and other smoke products.
Small Business September 8, 2015
The Difference Between Business Forecasting and Budgeting
Forecasting is one function that business owners and investors can appreciate. Conversely, a budget is not always used by businesses and is not as important.
September 8, 2015
The 4 Keys to Financial Planning
Having a well-balanced, holistic financial plan is equally important, especially as individuals approach retirement, Cassidy says. Such a blueprint should cover guaranteed income planning, wealth management, tax minimization strategies, long-term ...
September 8, 2015
Small Businesses Jobs Increased by 85,000 in August
Private sector small business employment increased by 85,000 jobs from July to August according to the August ADP Small Business Report. Due to the important contribution that small businesses make to economic growth, employment data that are ...
September 8, 2015
Business Leaders Less Optimistic on U.S. Economy Says AICPA Survey
Only 48 percent of respondents expressed optimism about the U.S. economy over the next 12 months, down from 52 percent last quarter and well below the first quarter mark of 68 percent. The impact of a global economic slowdown and domestic regulatory ...
September 4, 2015
Parent Company of Sleeter Group Acquires London Accounting Conference
Diversified Communications, has acquired Accountex, a UK-based tradeshow and annual exhibit for accounting firms and software vendors. national exhibition for accountants and finance directors.
September 3, 2015
2016 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy Open for Comment and Review
FASB also offers free CPE webcast to look at taxonomy changes, simplification and guidance issues.
September 2, 2015
Oregon Implements Automated Fuel Sales Tax Reporting System
Oregon can now support e-filing and online payment of motor fuel tax returns and refunds for thousands of companies doing business in the state. The system also helps simplify reporting of city and county fuel taxes by consolidating 15 different tax ...
September 2, 2015
Ebook Offers Insight Into Accounting Firm Operations and Technology
The eBook features survey results and insights unique to the solo and small firm, taken from the 2nd Annual Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey. This eBook is published in cooperation with Rick Telberg, President and CEO of CPA Trendlines.
September 2, 2015
10 Ways to Secure Your Mobile Device
On your lunch break you play Candy Crush, then check your personal email. Did you count how many times your data was vulnerable? Probably not. These apps are all from reputable companies, and you downloaded them through an app store. They had to be ...
September 2, 2015
Thomson Reuters Checkpoint Releases Updated Single Audit Solution
Updates to Thomson Reuters Checkpoint provide customers with a single audit tool for the first time that complies fully with the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) recently released 2015 Compliance Supplement. Specifically, this edition of PPC's ...
September 2, 2015
How to Avoid Hidden Retirement Investment Fees
Saving enough money for retirement can be a tricky proposition even under the best circumstances. But when some of those dollars are being siphoned away by hidden – and perhaps unnecessary – fees, then the path to a secure retirement becomes even more dif