February 4, 2014
Tips to Make a Business Audit Less Traumatic
The letter lands in your business mailbox. The return address shows it's from the Internal Revenue Service. Before it's even opened, nervousness sets in.
January 16, 2014
Homeowners Being Duped by “Securitization Audits,” According to Fraud Examiners
A new foreclosure rescue scam promises to help distressed homeowners keep their homes through the use of a "securitization audit." "The only problem, according to investigative firm Mortgage Fraud Examiners: These "hucksters" are charging fees for information that's free to anyone for the asking, and knowing who owns the note won't save anyone's home."
January 15, 2014
Accounting Firm Finds $83K Embezzlement from Maine Furniture Store
BELFAST, Maine -- Following a 10-month police investigation, a 56-year-old Belfast woman has been charged in connection with the theft of $83,000 from her family's furniture store, where she worked at as a bookkeeper.
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.
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 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.
November 12, 2013
Confirmation.com Turns to Intacct for Cloud Financial Management
Audit Confirmation Company Automates Financial Processes, Gains Real-Time Visibility, and Dramatically Lowers IT Costs with Intacct
November 12, 2013
How CPAs Should Respond to a Malpractice Suit
CPAs have close relationships with their clients (especially in smaller accounting practices) and rightfully so. Who else is better to understand their client’s financial and business affairs than their trusted CPA? And the relationship generally remains close…
November 4, 2013
New Integration Options Available for SmartVault Users
Online file storage and sharing application now works with Nexonia and Canon scanners.
October 21, 2013
KPMG Appoints New Managing Partner for D.C. Region
In his new role, Carlson, who has led KPMG's St. Louis office since 2008, will be responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the area offices. He assumes his new role on Dec. 1, succeeding Candace H. Duncan, who will retire after 35 years with the firm.
September 30, 2013
TaxWise and ATX Users Now Have Audit Assistance with Protection Plus Partnership
CCH Small Firm Services and Protection Plus today announced a new partnership that will offer Protection Plus audit assistance services available users of SFS tax software.