Cybercrime is on a rise, making it is especially important for accounting firms to protect their data as attacks on personal information become part of our daily life. J. Carlton Collins, David Cieslak and Rick Richardson gave the warning during …
posted in Accounting NewsJames Schnurr, Securities and Exchange Commission Chief Accountant believes that public audit quality is improving overall but believes there is still room to improve. While inspection comments for large and second-tier businesses have been on the rise over the past …
posted in Accounting NewsWeeks later, some celebrations are just coming to a close in response to the monumental Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage last month. Wedding planners are not the only ones who will be working overtime as couples line up at …
posted in Accounting KnowledgeCreative accounting practices can often mean the difference between success and failure for a business, and not just because these accounting practices promote good organizational goals and practices. Presenting financial gains and losses in a certain light can have a …
posted in BusinessAccording to a recent survey conducted by the accounting software manufacturer Xero, fully 75 percent of accountants say they would benefit tremendously from being able to view their client’s financial information in real-time. The consensus is that the capacity to …
posted in CareerA recent survey conducted by a financial recruitment service has cast a revealing light on the proclivities and interests of professionals who are working within the finance sector. In an attempt to identify the main area of interest that these …
posted in CareerClients that haven’t had an accountant before may not realize what a critical role an accountant can play in their business. They may wonder how a person goes about selecting a good accountant. Before advertising your services as an accountant, …
posted in CareerRegulators have long understood the sensitive nature of the accounting profession, and have taken steps over the years to help prevent accounting professionals from succumbing to pressures to act in unethical ways. However, it should be underscored that the very …
posted in CareerFor the past several years financial difficulties in the United States and around the world have resulted in millions of people having their quality of life diminished. It is common knowledge that those suffering from economic hardships, or even the …
posted in CareerCertified Public Accountants enjoy a high demand for their services across the United States, but they have been faced with a number of challenges over the past several years. At the 2014 Practitioners Symposium and Tech+ Conference, keynote speaker and …
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