Accounting

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By Alfred Cang, Javier Blas, Serene Cheong and Chanyaporn Chanjaroen
April 21, 2020 1:34 PM

As oil prices collapsed in the fallout from the coronavirus, Singapore-based Hin Leong's foundations crumbled.

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FASB chairman Russell Golden
Michael Cohn
April 21, 2020 11:52 AM

The proposal would delay the effective date for one year for some private companies and nonprofits in applying the leases standard and for franchisor businesses in applying the revenue recognition standard.

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AICPA building in Durham, N.C.
Michael Cohn
April 21, 2020 10:28 AM

The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board has decided to defer the effective dates of seven of its recently issued Statements on Auditing Standards because of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service (IRS) 1040 Individual Income Tax forms for the 2016 tax year are arranged for a photograph in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S., on Monday, Dec. 18, 2017. This week marks the last leg of Republicans' push to revamp the U.S. tax code, with both the House and Senate planning to vote by Wednesday on final legislation before sending it to President Donald Trump. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
Jeff Stimpson
April 21, 2020 9:00 AM

Pandemic or not, taxpayers are making many of the same blunders, according to tax professionals.

3 Min Read
Art Kuesel
April 21, 2020 9:00 AM

You can still reach out to prospects even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Michael Cohn
April 20, 2020 10:59 AM

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board released its 2020-2023 strategy and 2020-2021 work plan, while acknowledging that the COVID-19 pandemic could throw those plans out of whack.

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Dom Esposito
April 20, 2020 9:00 AM

Small and midsized firms need to prepare for a world of reduced liquidity and lower organic growth.

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People sit on grass in front of a sign that advises visitors to social distance at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, Texas, U.S., on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. On Wednesday, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,986 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 43 deaths. Photographer: Rebecca Smeyne/Bloomberg
Tamera Loerzel
April 16, 2020 5:21 PM

Major changes are required in client services, delivery models, staffing practices and management.

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J.W. Verret
April 16, 2020 11:07 AM

Lawmakers delayed the new accounting standard as part of the stimulus package, but they shouldn't let bankers persuade them to eliminate it outright.

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GASB logo at headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut
Sean McCabe
April 16, 2020 10:49 AM

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is proposing to delay the effective dates of provisions for all Statements and Implementation Guides by one year.

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