Financial Reporting August 26, 2026
AI Forecasting Jumps Among CFOs, But ROI Remains Elusive
Protiviti notes that among the 77% of finance organizations now employing AI, financial forecasting has emerged as the leading AI use case.
May 19, 2017
Professionals on the Move – May 19, 2017
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
May 8, 2017
10 Tips for Firm Strategic Retreats
Another tax season is over and many CPA firms are turning their attention to scheduling their annual planning retreat. If you're not one of them then I encourage you to become one; planning retreats are a critical part of firm management and strategy.
May 3, 2017
Clayton Confirmed as Chair of SEC
Nominated by President Trump for the position, Clayton has urged the reversal of financial regulations put in place during the Obama presidency, although he has stated that he does not have plans to completely roll back Dodd-Frank.
May 2, 2017
New CEIV Accounting Credential Recognizes Fair Value Measurement
The exam for the Certified in Entity and Intangible Valuations (CEIV) credential for fair value measurement is now available. It offers the opportunity for finance professionals to receive this credential from the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) ...
May 2, 2017
Withum Acquires Technology Consulting Firm Portal Solutions
According to Cohen-Dumani, the two firms’ combined resources will bring a new breadth of services to Portal Solutions’ clients. “Withum’s considerable resources will accelerate our expansion in Data and Analytics solutions, Mobile Development, Security an
April 26, 2017
AICPA Creates Cybersecurity Risk Management Reporting Framework
The AICPA’s new framework will enable all organizations – in industries worldwide – to take a proactive and agile approach to cybersecurity risk management and to communicate on those activities with stakeholders. Two resources that support reporting ...
April 24, 2017
April 2017 Small Biz Channel
Ebook Shows Easy Ways to Improve Cash Flow A new ebook helps accountants help their business clients understand and take advantage of opportunities to improve cash flow. The Definitive Guide to Improving Cash Flow, which was produced by Sageworks and is free to download, focuses on three major subjects and includes chapters that cover how...…
April 24, 2017
IRS Accepting Applications for Information Reporting Program Advisory Committee
Members are appointed to three-year terms, but terms are staggered so that approximately one-third of the committee membership changes each year. Nominations are currently being accepted for up to seven appointments that will begin in January 2018.
April 20, 2017
KPMG Dismisses Head of Audit Practice, 5 Others for Conduct
The firm learned in late February, from an internal source, that an individual who had joined KPMG from the PCAOB subsequently received confidential information from a then-employee of the PCAOB, and shared that information with other KPMG personnel.
April 19, 2017
Cognitive Computing and the Future of the Accounting Profession
Cognitive computing is especially valuable in tax compliance, an area that is heavily regulated and often faces rapid changes. The process of preparing filings, ensuring compliance, and optimizing a business’ tax position is complicated, resource ...
April 18, 2017
Free eBook: The Power of Advisory Services: What Every Accounting Professional Should Know
Did you know that 93% of small businesses value accountants as their source of business advice? But as technology forges a new path for businesses and entrepreneurs, accounting professionals are looking to switch up their services and tap into a new ...
April 17, 2017
Manufacturers Increase Use of Internet of Things
Because cyber attackers often exploit third-party vulnerabilities to gain access to their eventual targets, any security gaps in manufacturers’ supplier networks could be dangerous. Most manufacturers are cognizant of and actively address third-party ...