FAQs about CAMs
In July, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) published two guides to help clarify a new rule that requires…
Volunteering for charity: Do you get a tax break?
If you’re a volunteer who works for charity, you may be entitled to some tax breaks if you itemize deductions…
Why do companies restate financial results?
Every year, research firm Audit Analytics publishes a study about financial restatement trends. In 2018, the number of public companies…
Let’s find a better way to manage your receivables
Failure to collect accounts receivable (AR) in a timely manner can lead to myriad financial problems for your company, including…
The pros and cons of interim reporting
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires certain public companies to publish quarterly financial statements to give investors insight into…
Is an HSA right for you?
To help defray health care costs, many people now contribute to, or are thinking about setting up, Health Savings Accounts…
Donating your vehicle to charity may not be a tax-wise decision
You’ve probably seen or heard ads urging you to donate your car to charity. “Make a difference and receive tax…
AUP engagements: A middle ground between audits and consulting services
Your CPA offers a wide menu of services. An audit is a familiar type of attestation service that provides a…
Measuring “fair value” for financial reporting purposes
The standard for valuing certain assets and liabilities under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is “fair value.” This differs…
The chances of IRS audit are down but you should still be prepared
The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2018 fiscal year, and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as…