Advisory

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August 25, 2016 

New Guidelines for Reporting for Not-for-Profits

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU) that simplifies and improves how a not-for-profit organization classifies its net assets, as well as the information it presents in financial statements ...

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August 22, 2016 

What the Future Holds for Accountancy

Everyday, across continents, time and money is being squandered on old accounting practices. Of the United States’ 29 million SMBs (Small and Medium sized Businesses), just five million use dedicated accountancy software. This leaves some 24 million ...

Mike Galarza

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August 22, 2016 

Ransomware: Is Your Accounting Firm At Risk?

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts files, blocks access to computer systems then requires an anonymous payment, and has the ability to make a dramatic and devastating impact on your business. A recent report released by the FBI ...

Christopher Stark

 KPMG and Vertex Partner for Indirect Tax Compliance

August 19, 2016 

KPMG and Vertex Partner for Indirect Tax Compliance

The alliance combines KPMG’s tax services and global indirect tax experience with Vertex tax technology to help companies more effectively address their indirect tax reporting and operations, including global tax compliance requirements.

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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 ...

Gail Perry

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August 18, 2016 

3 Ways Accounting Firms Can Reach Millennials

If you’re part of an accounting firm, there is no denying the importance of reaching this age group. By 2020, 46% of all U.S. workers will be millennialsi. By 2025, that number could rise to 75%ii. While the business world is making strides to attract ...

Jon Baron

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August 18, 2016 

Apps We Love – Time Killers

You’ve got five minutes to spare and your phone in your hand – how do you use your time? We asked members of the CPA Practice Advisor community to share their favorite time-kill apps and this is what we learned.

Gail Perry

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August 16, 2016 

BKR Awards $12,000 in Accounting Scholarships

The global association of accounting firms BKR International recently presented its annual scholarship awards to honor accounting students around the world for their exemplary academic achievements in the accounting profession.

 Hirtle Callaghan Names Ranji Nagaswami Chief Executive Officer

August 10, 2016 

Hirtle Callaghan Names Ranji Nagaswami Chief Executive Officer

Hirtle Callaghan, pioneers of the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) model, announced today that Ranji Nagaswami, a distinguished investment industry executive and thought leader, has been named Chief Executive Officer to further strengthen the ..

 CPAs Honored for Work in Government Roles

August 9, 2016 

CPAs Honored for Work in Government Roles

The AICPA also has presented Paul Curtis, CPA, of Waldorf, Md., with the 2016 Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award at the federal level and Kristen Scalise, CPA, CFE, of Green, Ohio, with the 2016 Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award at the lo