PCAOB January 28, 2025
PCAOB Debuts New Resource Page for Smaller Audit Firms
The new online resource page, Information for Smaller Firms, features PCAOB content tailored for smaller audit firms, including publications, videos, and other resources.
February 18, 2013
‘Future Ready’ firms are goal of CCH: Execs share vision on trends and challenges faced by CPAs and tax professionals
Firms need to manage valuation of services, increased regulation and staff-client collaboration and connectivity
February 15, 2013
City comptroller gets 19-year sentence for fraud; CPA auditors being sued
Rita Crundwell, the former comptroller for the small city of Dixon, Illinois, has received a prision sentence of 19 years and 7 months for embezzling millions from the city. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard.
February 7, 2013
Man claims sexual harassment against IRS auditor
Taxpayers sometimes find themselves in a vulnerable position when it comes to IRS audits. But an Oregon man is claiming a new twist on the dilemma.
February 6, 2013
Robert Half and BlackLine Systems partner for staffing
New Relationship Helps Companies Expedite Financial Close Process
February 1, 2013
CCH’s Latest Clarified HUD Audit Title Available on Accounting Research Manager
CCH’s Knowledge-Based Audits of Housing and Urban Development Programs is now available on Accounting Research Manager.
January 31, 2013
Forensic accounting detects $100k embezzlement: Charges filed
The former manager of a Richland Township, Pennsylvania, business was ordered to stand trial on charges that he embezzled more than $100,000 during a five-year period.
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief
AccountantsWorld – Accounting Relief888-999-1366 ext 517www.AccountantsWorld.com Best Fit: Public accountants providing write-up services for multiple clients, who also want to take their firm and clients to a web-based solution that gives the professional anytime access to their clients’ live data, eliminating data transfer. Strengths Integrated web-based professional and client-side bookkeeping Anytime access to live client...…
January 28, 2013
2013 Review of PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up for Windows
PC Software Accounting, Inc. – Client Write-Up800-237-9234www.pcsai.com Best Fit: Professionals who want an installed or web-hosted write-up utility and who prefer a fast, heads-down data entry approach. Also for firms using older systems looking for conversions into a new program. Strengths: Fast data entry Includes full GL, AP, AR and journals management capabilities Streamlined reconciliation...…
January 28, 2013
Xero Partner Program – Accountant Version
Xero Partner Program – Accountant Version800-411-9376 www.Xero.com Best Fit: Technologically progressive firms wanting a completely web-based professional accounting solution for use in performing periodic client write-up services, including account reconciliations, payroll reporting, ledger and journal management, and financial reporting. Strengths Online bank integration supports many deposit and credit card accounts Reconciliation tools simplify classification of...…
January 27, 2013
City mayor pledges to work for free after critical state audit
An Oklahoma mayor accused of pilfering hundreds of thousands of dollars in public funds outside the scope of his elected office said he will work for free beginning immediately.
January 22, 2013
City sues widow after $140,000 death-benefit mistake
City accounting staff in Tampa under fire for incorrect death benefit payment.
January 20, 2013
Forensic audit of Florida county’s school budget raises questions
In the wake of the multimillion budget deficit that escaped the attention of Florida's Manatee County school district leadership for months, the community quickly focused on the backgrounds of the district's primary leaders.