Audit & Accounting

Chattanooga-based Top 100 Firm Decosimo has merged with Larry Hyatt & Associates boosting its state and local tax expertise.

Small business accounting software maker Acclivity has released AccountEdge 2014, its premium product with new departmental accounting, cloud, improved jobs reporting and rerun integration features.

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants released for public consultation Tuesday a proposed strategy and work plan for the next five years.

The Center for Audit Quality has published a member alert highlighting some of the main risks it sees for auditors to watch out for as they examine financial statements for this year.

The European Commission reached a provisional agreement Tuesday with the European Parliament and the member states of the European Union on reforming the audit firm market in Europe, requiring public companies in the E.U. to rotate their auditing firms every 10 to 24 years, avoid non-audit services for the same clients, and prohibit Big Four-only clauses.

Accounting educator, author and commentator Abraham J. Briloff died last week at the age of 96.

Abraham Briloff passed away recently at the age of 96. Those who love accounting and value truth in corporate annual reports will greatly miss him.

Gem Accounts has released of two new versions -- one designed for small to midsized enterprises and another delivered free of cost for “micro” and small businesses.

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The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board released an updated and enhanced International Standard on Assurance Engagements.