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Disclosures Regarding Audit Firm Oversight Have Plateaued, CAQ Report Finds
FASB Looks to Add New Guidance on How Businesses Account For Government Grants
Doeren Mayhew Adds BHT&D in Michigan
Job Market is Turning Chilly For Recent College Graduates
GASB Issues Standards for Lease Accounting by Governmental Entities
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued for public comment a Preliminary Views, Leases, which includes proposals to improve the accounting and financial reporting for leases for state and local governments from both a lessee ...
10 Ways to Handle Customer Complaints During the Holidays
For the customer service sector, the holiday season is crunch time. With more shoppers, more sales, more shipping, more advertisements, and more product demand, there's (so much) more potential for something to go wrong. At the same time, shoppers' expect
Marijuana and Accounting Revisited
Two years ago, in the wake of the election ballots legalizing recreational use of marijuana, I wrote a small blog post noting that as a new and rapidly-growing industry, there might be an opportunity for a new accounting practice area.
GASB Issues Preliminary Views on Reporting Government Fiduciary Responsibilities
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued for public comment a Preliminary Views, Financial Reporting for Fiduciary Responsibilities.
3 Financial Figures Small Business Owners Need to Know, And How a CPA Can Help
Launching a business is risky. Launching your own business is even more so. It is no secret that many small businesses close up shop within the first few years.
AccountantsWorld Enhances Accounting Power System
AccountantsWorld has announced major enhancements to its ACCOUNTING POWER software, a part of its suite of cloud-based applications for professional accountants. These enhancements are designed to accommodate a more mobile audience on smartphones and ...
How a Niche Focus on Franchise Accounting Helped a Firm Thrive
The accounting firm’s focus on providing accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax planning services for hotel, restaurant, retail and automotive franchises is also a reason for success because of the unique niche.
Americans Still Cautious on Economy, But Some Signs Point to Improvement
According to a new report, although a majority of American consumers are still concerned about the economy and holding back on spending, there are signs that point toward an improving mindset in 2015. The report was commissioned by the National Restaurant