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European Ministers Put Pressure on Accounting Standards Board
Threat to summon IASB representative to meeting following concerns that US banks will have an advantage. May 7, 2009
Deloitte to Pay $1M in Beazer Suit
A class-action lawsuit, settled earlier this week, says the audit firm should have considered the homebuilder's "make the numbers" culture to be a red flag as the housing market tanked. May 7, 2009
Watch Out for the Expense-deferral Rule
Corporate tax experts say the centerpiece of Obama's foreign tax reform proposal is the expense-deferral rule — and it will affect every multinational company. May 5, 2009
Study: Cash-Flow Margins Declining
Now at 4.12%, Corporate America's free cash flow measured as a percentage of revenue will likely decline to its 2001 recession level of 2.43% or lower, research predicts. May 4, 2009
The Next Accounting Controversy
Standard-setters have moved on from fixing fair-value rules and have set their sights on off-balance-sheet accounting and loan-loss provisioning. April 30, 2009
Bonus Depreciation Is the Tip of the Tax Iceberg
Tax managers will have their hands full working out bonus depreciation schedules, managing tight closes, and accounting for uncertain tax positions. April 28, 2009
Critics Pan New Financial Statements
A long-planned overhaul of financial statements gets a rough reception from preparers at its initial unveiling, particularly from banks. Meanwhile, a survey says a large majority of CFOs don't even know about the proposal. April 24, 2009
Auditors: Nearly 25% of Companies May Not Be Going Concerns
A research firm predicts 3,589 companies will report that their auditors doubt they will continue as going concerns. April 22, 2009
Can PCAOB Fair-Value Guidance Calm Jittery Auditors?
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board counsels accountants about their responsibilities in the fast-changing world of mark to market. April 22, 2009
Deloitte to PCAOB: Don't Second-Guess Us
The Big Four firm disputes the inclusion of two audit deficiencies in the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's most recent inspection report. April 21, 2009