Accounting and Assurance

A physical inventory count gives a snapshot of how much inventory your company has on hand at year end. Are you ready to start counting?

The SEC is committed to preventing conflicts of interest. Regardless of whether your organization is public or private, here’s what you should know to protect the perceived reliability of your audited financial statements.

Newly issued rules on how to report supplier finance programs will provide critical information on the financial health of companies. Here’s what you should know if your company participates in these kinds of arrangements.

Routine financial statement audits are great for corporate governance. But could your organization also benefit from periodic “surprise” audits?

Here are four categories of financial ratios that can help you make better, more-informed decisions about your company’s financial future.

Normally, the last-in, first-out (LIFO) accounting method is an effective way to defer taxes. But beware: Retailers and other businesses that use this method could be hit with an unexpected tax bill if their inventory shrinks significantly due to supply chain issues

Pandemic-related lockdowns have forced auditors to conduct many procedures off-site. That change may not necessarily be temporary. After realizing the potential benefits, remote audit procedures may be part of the “new normal” going forward.

Payments related to joint ventures and other so-called “collaborative arrangements” can be tricky to report under U.S. GAAP. Our accounting pros can help provide clarity and direction.

Is your business struggling? If you have “substantial doubt” about its ability to continue normal operations, you may encounter financial reporting issues. Here’s important information to review.

Private companies: Have you implemented the new lease accounting rules? If not, you can’t afford to procrastinate any longer. Here’s what you’ll need to do before year end and how it may impact your financials.

A new report highlights the mounting risks that businesses and not-for-profits face today. Here’s how to fortify your defenses.

Data breaches are becoming more frequent, aggressive and sophisticated. Here are some shocking statistics from the “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022,” along with ways your auditor can help evaluate and mitigate your organization’s risk.