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.
January 8, 2014
Auditor Cites Credit Card Misuse at Washington State University
The Washington State Auditor's Office published a report last month detailing cases of university credit cards being used for "unallowable" purchases at three major higher education institutions, including Washington State University.
January 7, 2014
Mayor of North Las Vegas Claims Improper Financial Management
Financially beleaguered North Las Vegas is in even greater trouble than previously acknowledged, the result of "games" being played in how the city balances it books, according to Mayor John Lee.
January 7, 2014
E-Signatures – The New Normal
Business as usual, well, just is not usual anymore. With mobility at our fingertips, we are no longer tethered to a hardwired environment and the now-standard workplace stretches beyond an office or cubical. Let us not forget that you can forget working 9 to 5.
January 2, 2014
Financial Accounting Foundation Appoints New Board Member
The Financial Accounting Foundation has named investor Ann M. Spruill to its Board of Trustees.
December 30, 2013
Former Chicago Comptroller Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme in Ohio
Former Chicago Comptroller Amer Ahmad pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to charges stemming from a kickback scheme he ran with his friends while he was deputy state treasurer in Ohio.
December 30, 2013
What is IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)?
As more and more firms consider moving to the cloud, the various flavors of cloud become a focal point of their diligence. We get a fair amount of questions about IaaS, (a.k.a. Infrastructure as a Service) and what specifically sets it apart from the other options available today. See Wikipedia’s definition of Cloud for more…
December 11, 2013
PCAOB Scrutinizes Engagement Quality Reviews
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has released a report that provides information about registered audit firms' implementation and compliance with Auditing Standard No. 7, Engagement Quality Review.
December 5, 2013
Free CPE Webcast: A New Approach to Government Audits
Free CPE Webcast: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013 - 2pm ET - Earn 1 hour of CPE credit.
December 4, 2013
AICPA Tells Senators To Oppose Limit on Use of Cash Method Accounting
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has sent a letter to the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee opposing any limitation on the use of the cash method of accounting on natural persons, pass-through entities, personal service corporations and farmers. A proposal under consideration in the Senate would require these companies to…
December 4, 2013
Beyond Crunching Numbers: How Cloud Services Can Differentiate Your Firm
With cloud services, it is easier than ever to meet client demands and to set yourself apart from competing firms. While many firms are understandably resistant to change, the cloud’s benefits far outweigh the risks.
December 3, 2013
Pittsburgh Controller Says Better Controls Needed
Pittsburgh City Controller Michael Lamb said today that the Department of Public Works needs to do a better job of keeping track of its inventory after an audit found equipment was missing.
December 3, 2013
Four steps to bill more for practice and procedure work
Like most practitioners, I had trouble successfully billing for post-filing work. The reasons are complicated. It’s often an issue of back-and-forth time with clients or the IRS/state taxing authorities.