audit

June 30, 2020 

Does Providing Tax Services Compromise Auditor Independence?

As a new study in the journal Accounting Horizons observes, regulatory actions have likely "created an atmosphere that motivated companies to reduce or eliminate tax fees paid to audit firms to bolster the appearance of independence in ...

XCM 2020

June 23, 2020 

XCM Increases Configurability in Firm Workflow

As part of the overall XCM customer experience, the flexibility built into the XCM application with this enhancement, enables businesses to further classify their tasks across 20 categories to access the ...

Tax Controversy Forum

June 17, 2020 

Free CPE Online Event: 12th Annual Tax Controversy Forum: June 18-19, 2020

The annual NYU School of Professional Studies Tax Controversy Forum features interactive presentations delivered by expert practitioners who cover a broad range of issues regarding tax audits and tax litigation at all levels. Registration is free. This year’s NYU Tax Controversy Forum will be produced remotely in a shortened format on Thursday and Friday June 18...…

 NY State Society of CPAs Elects Association’s 101st President

June 9, 2020 

NY State Society of CPAs Elects Association’s 101st President

Arcara is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) council and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), and currently is serving as a board member and on its Education Committee.

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June 9, 2020 

High Fees for Compensation Consultants Leads to Higher CEO Pay

With high CEO pay a decades-long source of agitation among observers of corporate management, it is no surprise that there has been much finger-pointing at the army of executive-compensation (EC) consultants that companies look to for guidance on this matter.