Audit & Accounting

The AICPA will announce the results of its CPA Outlook Index (CPAOI), a measure of sentiment concerning the U.S. economy and key business performance categories for the coming year, this Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 a.m. EST.

CFOs are removing some of the barriers that have traditionally existed between treasury and procurement functions.

The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators released a new report Tuesday showing continuing high levels of significant deficiencies in the audits of public companies by auditing firms around the world.

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, launched the IMA Accounting Honor Society (IAHS) today, designed to recognize and honor academic achievement in the study of accounting.

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board has released finalized guidance on accounting and financial reporting issues related to fair value measurements, primarily applying to investments made by state and local governments.

To help professionals assess their options, the AICPA will hold a March 5 webcast, Understanding the Impact of Legalized Marijuana on the CPA Profession. A panel of experts from the AICPA, as well as representative from Aon Corp., will discuss implications from an ethics, tax, auditing and attest services, and insurance standpoint.

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The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board has issued a new attestation standard for agreed-upon procedures engagements related to asset-backed securitizations.

KPMG has received a U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award from Junior Achievement USA (JA), achieving a 'Gold Level' status for providing over 15,000 hours of volunteer service globally for the 2013-2014 year.

The Financial Accounting Foundation’s board of trustees is reaching out for comments on how well the Private Company Council has been performing.