Accounting

PPP “Loan Necessity” Form Causes a Stir
Regulation

PPP “Loan Necessity” Form Causes a Stir

A questionnaire asking borrowers to justify their $2 million-plus Paycheck Protection Program loans is confusing and burdensome, says the AICPA.
By Vincent Ryan | November 20, 2020
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Good Controller/Bad Controller
Staffing

Good Controller/Bad Controller

The “goldilocks” controller has the right mix of skills and interests for your current challenges with the ability to scale the company.
By Adam Spiegel and Jeff Epstein | March 18, 2020
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Coronavirus: Five Things to Think About Before Closing the Books
Growth Companies

Coronavirus: Five Things to Think About Before Closing the Books

Finance and tax are grappling with some important questions they need to answer before they wrap up 2019.
By Vincent Ryan | February 28, 2020
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More Companies Are Opting for Hedge Accounting
Risk Management

More Companies Are Opting for Hedge Accounting

The new hedge accounting standard, designed in part to make hedge accounting more accessible to more companies, is making its mark.
By David McCann | February 6, 2020
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How CFOs Can Jumpstart Automation of the Close
Financial Reporting

How CFOs Can Jumpstart Automation of the Close

Companies spend nearly half their time creating and updating reports, and devote just a fraction of that time to uncovering insights in the data.
By Vincent Ryan | January 23, 2020
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Is It Time to Reevaluate the Wisdom of Brand Writedowns?
GAAP and IFRS

Is It Time to Reevaluate the Wisdom of Brand Writedowns?

Accounting rules for intangible assets may cloud CFOs' appreciation of the long-term damage that writing down the value of brands may cause.
By David McCann | January 8, 2020
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3 Considerations for New Cloud Computing Accounting Rules
The Cloud

3 Considerations for New Cloud Computing Accounting Rules

In their next fiscal year companies must begin to capitalize certain costs associated with deploying cloud software.
By David McCann | December 26, 2019
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Do Clawback Policies Accomplish Their Desired Purpose?
Tax

Do Clawback Policies Accomplish Their Desired Purpose?

They may, but new research surprisingly suggests that clawbacks may also prompt managers to drive down their companies' effective tax rates.
By David McCann | December 16, 2019
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Upgrading the Engagement
Corporate Finance

Upgrading the Engagement

The Big Four have developed impressive technology platforms and tools. Here’s how they might improve auditing.
By Lauren Muskett | December 12, 2019
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Digital Rework Brings Overdue Innovation to Accounting
Technology

Digital Rework Brings Overdue Innovation to Accounting

There hasn't been real disruptive change in accounting for more than 150 years, but digital transformation promises to put an end to the drought.
By David McCann | December 10, 2019
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Outside Board Service Boosts Inside Accounting Quality
Risk & Compliance

Outside Board Service Boosts Inside Accounting Quality

CFOs who serve on other companies' boards make significantly fewer errors in their own financial reporting.
By David McCann | November 20, 2019
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Investors Want a Clear Story on CECL. Are CFOs Ready to Tell It?
Risk & Compliance

Investors Want a Clear Story on CECL. Are CFOs Ready to Tell It?

Communicating credit risk model changes to investors may be the most challenging aspect of the new Current Expected Credit Loss accounting standard.
By David McCann | October 23, 2019
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Bridging the Gaps in GAAP
GAAP and IFRS

Bridging the Gaps in GAAP

Here are eight critical considerations for combating the creativity crisis in accounting.
By David McCann | October 16, 2019
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Sizing Up Uber’s Fate in Transfer Pricing Audits
Transfer Pricing

Sizing Up Uber’s Fate in Transfer Pricing Audits

Tax authorities in the United States and several other countries are investigating Uber, even though it's a loss company and therefore owes no income taxes.
By David McCann | June 14, 2019
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SEC Charges Bring Long Fraud Saga to a Close
Risk & Compliance

SEC Charges Bring Long Fraud Saga to a Close

Five years after GT Advanced Technologies went bankrupt, the company and its ex-CEO, facing overwhelming evidence, cop to SEC allegations.
By David McCann | May 8, 2019
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