Creating accounting professional organizations around the world
Fayez Choudhury, CEO of the International Federation of Accountants, discusses how IFAC is helping emerging economies develop their associations for accountants.
View ArticleAre you ready for rev rec?
The new revenue recognition standards are just about ready to go live: Brian Marshall, a partner in the National Accounting Standards Group at RSM US, talks about the challenges they represent.
View ArticleLearning to talk to your clients about fees
Accountants too often shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to talking to clients about fees, and Inovautus Consulting’s Sarah Johnson Dobek encourages them not to be afraid to stand up for...
View ArticleNon-traditional mergers in accounting
CPA firms aren’t just merging with other CPA firms any more – they’re scouting out practices in HR, IT, engineering, financial planning and many other areas, according to Transition Advisors’ Bill...
View ArticleA primer on the new pricing
Call it value billing or advanced pricing – the way accountants charge for their services is going to change in the near future, and consultant Michelle Golden dives into how.
View ArticleYes, robots are taking your work (and it’s a good thing)
“Robotic process automation” is in the middle of radically reshaping the way accountants do their work. Armanino’s Lindy Antonelli offers an introduction to RPA and it will mean for the profession in...
View ArticleBlockchain and compliance technology for finance
Thack Brown, general manager and global head of business finance at SAP, discusses bitcoin, the cloud, compliance demands for accountants and trends in the year ahead.
View ArticleTop issues for tax season
Tax season is creeping up on us, so help preparers get ready, Stephen Mankowski, president of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners, shares the top issues tax pros should be bearing in mind.
View ArticleLeasing: The next frontier
Even as companies struggle with the revenue recognition standard, FASB’s new leasing standard looms ominously on the horizon. Rich Stuart, a partner in the National Accounting Standards Group at Top 5...
View ArticleAre you ready for NOCLAR?
A little-known new professional standard speaks to accountants’ responsibilities when they uncover client noncompliance with laws and regs. Audit Conduct’s Cathy Allen unpacks the details.
View ArticleEvolving along with blockchain
As much as it will change the profession, the new technology offers tremendous opportunities for accountants. Ron Quaranta of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance and Erik Asgeirsson of CPA.com discuss...
View ArticleIssues to be aware of with the new revenue recognition standard
Marisa Garcia, a managing director at CohnReznick Advisory, talks about how FASB’s new standard may affect some industries differently.
View ArticleEverything is ‘continuous’
Increasingly, automated systems hold out the promise of turning the proverbial “continuous closing” or “continuous audit” into a reality. EY partner Brad Baer dives into these technologies and what a...
View ArticleIFAC braces for possible changes in global standard-setting
International Federation of Accountants CEO Fayex Choudhury, and IFAC CFO and executive director for external relations Russell Guthrie, talk about how international financial regulators are mulling...
View ArticleThe changing shape of the CPA Exam
The test-makers are working to keep it responsive to the needs of candidates, employers and the profession. AICPA vice president of exams Mike Decker explains how.
View ArticleValuation challenges in accounting for M&A transactions
Valuation Research Corporation co-CEO PJ Patel discusses the continued scrutiny of how business combinations are accounted for and valued, and the implications of the new tax law.
View ArticleMoving up the value chain
New technologies are freeing accountants up from much of the drudge work that once characterized the profession, while at the same time offering powerful analytical tools that can help accountants...
View ArticleCreating a better client experience
Client expectations are changing rapidly, and not just in terms of the services they expect; in this podcast, Inovautus Consulting’s Sarah Johnson Dobek explains how firms need to improve the client...
View ArticleInternal auditors tackle risks and innovation
Institute of Internal Auditors president and CEO Richard Chambers talks about how audit executives need to be more agile and overcome complacency at their organizations by using technology such as data...
View ArticleAre you ready for the skills revolution?
The skill set of the traditional accountant has remained more or less unchanged for over a century – but that’s all going to change over the next five to 10 years as the technology revolution takes...
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