Audit & Accounting

Jody Padar shares her many insights from the recent Las Vegas conference.

David Isaacs explains how an annual evaluation can go way beyond a simple piece of paper.

Few CFOs give themselves high marks for effectiveness, and only a small proportion have the necessary traits to qualify as finance leaders, according to a new report.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has proposed an accounting standards update to reduce the cost and complexity of financial reporting related to the consolidation of variable interest entities, based on recommendations from FASB’s sister organization, the Private Company Council.

The NBA legend says star athletes need solid financial advice.

The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has proposed a set of revisions to its Standards of Professional Conduct setting ethical standards for CFPs.

Already reeling from a $4.5 billion bill to save its ailing No. 1 lender, Ukraine is now bracing for an even costlier rescue, and says audits by PwC’s local office were instrumental in the bank’s failure.

Auditors are increasingly taking responsibility for fraud detection and cybersecurity at companies, whether they like it or not.

More and more, individuals want a single source for tax and financial planning services.

On the one hand, breaches and data theft are a risk – but on the other, they’re an opportunity for accountants. LBMC’s Mark Burnette talks about the AICPA’s new cybersecurity service offering, and the field as a whole.