PCAOB July 9, 2026
Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
February 22, 2017
AICPA Revises Auditing Standard on Going Concerns
The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board (ASB) has issued Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) No. 132, The Auditor's Consideration of an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (AICPA, Professional Standards, AU-C sec. 570).
February 21, 2017
Professionals on the Move – February 21, 2017
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
February 18, 2017
Will the Big Four Change Hiring Practices in the Coming Years?
The Big Four firms are not quite at the stage of having computers replace people. The challenge they have now is hiring a balance of people who can do the interpreting and people who will make sure the computers are set up to interrogate properly.
February 17, 2017
2017 Reviews of Cash Management Systems
The accounting professional often views cash management as another piece of the accounting puzzle that can often be handled more effectively by these same professionals. This has never been truer, as more accountants begin to offer cash management ...
February 17, 2017
February 2017 Audit Channel: At My Office
How do you start your day? I start my day off with some exercise, often some running, have my breakfast - a bowl of oatmeal or cereal - and then head into office. I arrive at the office between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m.
February 17, 2017
Latest A&A News – February 2017
FASB to Host Roundtable Meetings on Disclosure Framework: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will host two public roundtable meetings to discuss proposals related to its Disclosure Framework project. The meetings will be held on Friday, March 17, 2017, at the FASB offices located at 401 Merritt 7 in Norwalk, Connecticut. www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/12295256 AICPA Issues New Revenue Recognition...…
February 15, 2017
2017 Readers’ Choice Awards
The accounting and tax profession relies on technology as much as almost any other (aside from rocket science, perhaps), which makes finding the right tech imperative to the productivity of a firm, and the small businesses that rely on it.
February 14, 2017
Petty Cash Tips & Tricks
The best way to determine the proper amount of petty cash is to look historically at what your business spends cash on and how often you have "emergency" needs. Most small businesses do well with around two hundred dollars as a good ...
February 14, 2017
Report Helps Auditors Innovate and Transform Their Audit Services
Thomson Reuters has released a special report, Four Keys to the Future of Audit, which addresses the most pressing challenges facing the audit profession by grouping these issues into four main categories: quality, innovation, talent and relevance.
February 14, 2017
AICPA President Discusses Trade, Taxation, and Trump
The AICPA leader discussed potential change in the form of workplace demographics (four generations in the workforce simultaneously!), cybersecurity (yes, companies should expect to be audited for their compliance in this area), and blockchain ...
February 10, 2017
System Uses Artificial Intelligence to Find Accounting Errors
A new web-based system called Crush Errors is helping accounting professionals find errors and discrepancies in bank statements, invoices and other financial documents within seconds. And new features add artificial intelligence capabilities.
February 7, 2017
AICPA Recognizes Assurance-Related Research
The American Institute of CPAs’ Assurance Research Advisory Group (ARAG) has announced two awards for funding and/or access to accounting firm personnel for research that addresses assurance topics of interest to the CPA profession.