Advisory

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May 4, 2015 

Accounting Firms Meet in Edinburgh, Scotland for Conference

The international alliance of independent accounting firms, TIAG, is holding its 24th international conference from May 4-6 in Edinburgh, Scotland. As the featured keynote speaker, Rt Hon Lord Norman Lamont, Former Chancellor of the UK Exchequer, will present on “The Future of Europe.” In addition to TIAG members, delegates from TIAG’s affiliate alliances, TAGLaw and...…

 FASB Proposes Changes to Not-for-Profit Financial Statements

April 29, 2015 

FASB Proposes Changes to Not-for-Profit Financial Statements

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued a proposed Accounting Standards Update (ASU) intended to improve the information provided in not-for-profit financial statements and notes to financial statements. Stakeholders are encouraged to review and comment on the proposed ASU, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, by August 20, 2015. “The proposed ASU contains...…

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April 29, 2015 

Group Pushes for Entrepreneur Tax Credit, Other Reforms

The groups behind the letter make up the Tax Alliance for Economic Mobility - a national coalition working to advance federal policies that expand savings and investment opportunities for lower-income households through reform of the U.S. tax code.

 Deloitte Partners with Accenture Duck Creek to Help Insurers

April 28, 2015 

Deloitte Partners with Accenture Duck Creek to Help Insurers

The Big 4 accounting and business consulting firm Deloitte has established a strategic alliance with Accenture Duck Creek to help US property and casualty insurers prepare for the dynamic changes that are reshaping the insurance industry.

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April 24, 2015 

KPMG U.S. Names Lynne Doughtie as CEO

Lynne Doughtie has been elected to serve as the next Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of KPMG U.S. Doughtie currently leads KPMG’s Advisory business, and has distinguished herself in numerous leadership positions since launching her career ...