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Five accounting rule changes go into effect for certain entities this year. Which ones are relevant to your organization?

What software does your organization use for its accounting needs? Here are answers to frequently asked questions about one of the most popular options: QuickBooks.

The project to merge U.S. and international accounting rules hasn’t completely been abandoned. Here’s how global accounting rule makers are continuing to collaborate to make worldwide capital markets more efficient.

Has your accounting method kept up with your financial needs? It periodically makes sense to evaluate how you’re reporting financial results and, when necessary, revise your approach

Auditors are skeptical of accounting estimates. Here’s what they’re looking for and why, in recent years, they’ve upped the ante on audit procedures related to estimates and the use of specialists.

Auditors of public companies started reporting critical audit matters (CAMs) in their audit opinions in 2019. This represents a major change to the pass-fail auditors’ reports that had been in place for decades. CAMs relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to a company’s financial statements and involve especially difficult judgment from auditors. A recent post-implementation review of the CAM rules reveals that the average number of CAMs has declined over time. However, stakeholders find them beneficial. In fact, 80% of investors who read CAMs use them to identify key financial reporting risks, but many want more specific language for CAMs.

Should your organization outsource its accounting needs? Here are some potential advantages to consider.

With Republicans now in control of the U.S. House of Representatives, what’s the fate of prospective tax legislation in 2023?

1. Retirement Plan Distribution Tax Rules 2. Consequences of Unpaid Federal Tax Debt 3. A Proposal to Scrap the IRS 4. Advantages of Using Direct Deposit 5. Excludable Income from Some States

Some charitably inclined seniors will be happy to hear that the tax rules for qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) have just become more favorable under the new SECURE 2.0 law. If you have an IRA, here are two major improvements you might be able to use, along with an overview of how QCDs can have favorable tax implications.

When times are tough, debt forgiveness may seem like a blessing — but it can result in unexpected tax consequences for the unwary. Here's an overview of rules for so-called "cancellation of debt" (COD) income, including the differences between recourse and nonrecourse loans. Beware: There are many exceptions and exclusions that complicate the rules.

Jordan Knapp promoted to Supervisor, Mitchell Madnefort promoted to Senior Accountant and welcome Diana Clevinger