Accounting
University of Cincinnati Business Students Win PwC Challenge, Head to National Contest
The UC “Accounting is our LIFO” team competed against 5,000 students from 95 colleges and universities around the country.
Audit Quality Group Requests Proposals for Academic Research Grants
The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to fund independent academic research on auditing-related topics.
Last Chance to Get CPE: Big Online Event Dec. 4, Register Now
I go to a lot of accounting conferences. Frequently I'm a speaker, talking as one practicing accountant to other accountants about improving communication with their clients and colleagues. Over the years, I've noticed a few problems with these conferences that I would like to rectify.
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 ...
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.
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.