Financial reporting

Accounting Today is in the midst of compiling its annual lists of the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders, and is looking for more top-notch accounting firms to consider.

The New York State Society of CPAs celebrated its new headquarters in Downtown Manhattan this week, with an open house and an official ribbon-cutting.

U.S. banking industry groups are pressing regulators to clarify accounting for certain securities under the Volcker Rule after lenders complained the Dodd-Frank Act measure may force them to take writedowns.

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board has released the 2014 U.S. GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy.

Chattanooga-based Top 100 Firm Decosimo has merged with Larry Hyatt & Associates boosting its state and local tax expertise.

Small business accounting software maker Acclivity has released AccountEdge 2014, its premium product with new departmental accounting, cloud, improved jobs reporting and rerun integration features.

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants released for public consultation Tuesday a proposed strategy and work plan for the next five years.

Accounting educator, author and commentator Abraham J. Briloff died last week at the age of 96.

Abraham Briloff passed away recently at the age of 96. Those who love accounting and value truth in corporate annual reports will greatly miss him.

Gem Accounts has released of two new versions -- one designed for small to midsized enterprises and another delivered free of cost for “micro” and small businesses.

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The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board released an updated and enhanced International Standard on Assurance Engagements.

IFAC released a guide for professional accountants conducting review engagements in compliance with International Standard on Review Engagements.

Thomson Reuters released a report on the IRS’s new regulations impacting taxpayers who acquire, produce or improve tangible property.

Professional management accounting association IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) responded to the International Integrated Reporting Council’s International Integrated Reporting Framework, released Monday, with an outline of several actions.

The IASB published for public comment Wednesday an exposure draft of five proposed amendments to four International Financial Reporting Standards under its annual improvements project.

Top 100 Firm Eide Bailly has launched the Eide Bailly Private Exchange, a private insurance exchange that offers businesses an alternative for health care coverage.

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CPA network and consultancy Thriveal announced a new strategic partnership with accounting software provider Xero Tuesday, along with its division into four areas.