Thoughtful tax advisers are always wary of planning approaches that seem “too good to be true.” Making such a determination ...

Many private-equity firms (PEF) have invested capital in larger accounting firms to facilitate the purchase of “technology ...

In Brief Experienced CPAs considering a career move to academia may be curious about how to make that transition. There are ...

Many have sought to revitalize the accounting profession by attracting a new generation of tech-savvy young professionals ...

The rising popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) has made many CPAs feel unsure about the ways in which their profession may be affected. There are already some tedious tasks that AI can help ...

Recent events in the cryptocurrency industry highlight the risks for investors and customers—as well as auditors. This article summarizes the international, U.S. GAAP, and PCAOB auditing standards and ...

In December 2023, FASB issued ASU 2023-08, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60). This final guidance requires all entities to measure certain crypto assets they hold at fair ...

Around the turn of the century, the largest public accounting firms featured fast-growing advisory services divisions. Tension within these firms, and stricter regulations in the form of the ...

The proliferation of technology throughout modern business has created novel opportunities for financial statement fraud. But technology tools can also be leveraged to help detect and prevent fraud.