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A new academic study argues that proposed changes in fair value measurement by the Financial Accounting Standards Board would make it harder to assess the financial soundness of banks, and it’s co-authored by a member of the FASB board.

With the start of this year’s hurricane season, the Internal Revenue Service is encouraging individuals and businesses to protect themselves in the event of a natural disaster by taking a few simple steps.

Audit and risk management product maker ACL has officially launched ACL GRC, it’s first data-driven, cloud-based governance, risk management and compliance product.

Robert Aceituno, CPA and tax manager at Bethesda, Maryland-based firm Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, recently rode off with a “Bicycle Commuter Spirit Award” for his healthy route into the office.

Robert Herz, the former chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, discusses his new book, "Accounting Changes," including the lessons learned from the financial crisis, the reasons behind his sudden retirement from FASB, the many roles he has been filling since he left FASB, along his accomplishments (and a few regrets) from his time at FASB.

The American Institute of CPAs has introduced a new certificate program for accounting firms expanding their financial forensics practice.

For any professional needing a dual screen on the go or in the office without the added cost of buying one, there’s the Air Display app which turns iPhones and iPads into a second monitor.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to take more aggressive action to address the fraudulent misuse of individually billed travel cards, according to a new report.

It's a simple fact that more firms -- traditional VARs and otherwise -- are considering a partnership with a cloud vendor. BCG Systems president Mark Goodson describes 5 key points when evaluating making that move.

Switzerland proposed a bill that it says will provide the legal basis for the country’s banks, including Credit Suisse Group AG and Julius Baer Group Ltd., to resolve a tax-evasion dispute with the U.S.