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CPAs: What’s Their Value for Senior Corporate Finance Positions?
Sep 16, 2024, 04:15 AM
In its recently published Insights white paper, 2024 Corporate Finance Report: CPAs in the C-Suite, the PICPA surveyed more than 320 corporate executives across the country responsible for hiring chief financial officers and other senior corporate finance positions. Find out if these hiring executives still value CPA experience and expertise and the key competencies important to them in their senior corporate finance candidates.
Elevate Your CPA Practice through Visible Experts
Sep 10, 2024, 23:41 PM
In an industry that places high value on personal connections and individualized service, demonstrating your CPA firm’s deep expertise can give you a decisive edge. One way to do this is by highlighting your subject matter expertise through visible experts.
Calculating Lost Revenues in Business Profit Damages Claims
Sep 9, 2024, 04:04 AM
When a plaintiff alleges that a defendant’s actions impaired its operations in some manner, it often leads to a lost profit damages claim. But to determine lost profits, first you have to identify lost revenues. This blog discusses some of the common methods used to calculate lost revenues.
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When an Auditor Lacks Integrity We All Must Take Note
A recent SEC action against the firm BF Borgers CPA PC offers a sobering cautionary tale for all auditors and those who rely on assurance work. This feature explains how the firm incurred a civil monetary penalty of $12 million, what the root cause of the failures were, and why the inadequate auditing was not detected sooner.
Incorporating Behavioral Factors to Mitigate Fraud Risk
When it comes to addressing the root cause of fraud, analyzing behaviors has become vital. Research into behavioral fraud has led to a comprehensive overview of the stages of anti-fraud preparation, in particular the Fraud Prevention Pyramid.
Legislative Update - Week Ending Sept. 13, 2024
In this issue: Pa. Senate Reconvenes Following Break; IRS Direct File Coming to Pennsylvania; AICPA and NASBA Propose Additional Pathway to CPA License; and more.
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