Financial reporting

Frank Ross, director of Howard University's Center for Accounting Education and a longtime proponent of increasing diversity in the profession, thinks that it's time for a new approach to the issue.

August Aquila and Angie Grissom discuss the debate over the role of the managing partner

Major new requirements and obligations under the Affordable Care Act go into effect in 2014. Many individuals and employers are only vaguely aware of them; fewer still appear to be aware of how to react.

A roundup of accounting firm mergers from the previous month

I recently had the interesting task of facilitating a group discussion on the topic of mentoring programs among representatives of CPA firms throughout the U.S.

How one wealth manager is industrializing his approach to partnering with CPAs

There are several ways to serve your clients in the financial planning world. No model is wrong or right -- but there are some that may work better than others depending upon the makeup of your firm.

A roundup of accounting news from the previous month

After years of languishing as a peripheral accounting service, payroll has become one of the hottest trends adopted by CPA firms.

Worker classification has long been an area only vaguely understood by many employers.

Four firms share how they're managing their customer relationships

Being strong at home doesn't mean you never leave the house.

A roundup of audit & assurance news from the previous month

A new report from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found that firms that audit 100 or fewer public companies showed a reduced rate of reported deficiencies in their 2007 through 2010 inspections, but in 2011, the rate of deficiencies showed little sign of declining.

Tax Freedom Day report is on its way, Plante Moran named employer of the year, BeachFleischman has launched an anti-fraud service and more...

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has voted to extend the comment deadline for a much-debated proposal on credit losses and loan impairments.

Microsoft Dynamics GP partner The Resource Group will launch a series of webcasts beginning April 10, designed to educate companies about the hidden costs of entry-level accounting systems.

A recent academic study suggests that adopting a conservative accounting style can hinder a company’s ability to innovate.

An anti-fraud group has released the first of a series of new case studies aimed at teaching audit committees, financial executives and auditors where and how fraud can arise.

International association of independent accounting firms Enterprise Worldwide has partnered with Canadian firm association Porter Hétu International.