Contributor: Rosalie W. Miller
By Edelstein on September 11, 2023
Does your business work on projects that take longer than a year to complete? Recognizing revenue from long-term projects usually requires use of the “percentage-of-completion” method. Here’s an overview of when it’s required and how
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By Edelstein on August 28, 2023
In July 2023, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) published a report that highlights common areas of audit deficiencies for public companies. Private companies face similar challenges when reporting their financial results. Internal accounting
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By Edelstein on August 21, 2023
From utilities and interest expense to executive salaries and insurance, many overhead costs have skyrocketed over the last few years. Some companies have responded by passing along the increases to customers through higher prices of
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By Edelstein on July 24, 2023
Does your organization offer health care and retirement benefits for its employees? Benefit plans with 100 or more participants are generally required to have their annual reports audited under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
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By Edelstein on July 18, 2023
For many companies, a significant line item on the balance sheet is accounts receivable. But can you take the amount reported at face value, or could there be more to the story? It’s important to
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By Edelstein on July 11, 2023
Timely financial information is critical to a successful business or nonprofit organization. In today’s dynamic marketplace, you may need to act fast to ward off potential threats and risks — and jump on new opportunities.
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By Edelstein on June 20, 2023
Not-for-profit organizations exist to achieve nonfinancial or philanthropic goals, not to make money or build value for investors. But they still need to monitor their financial health — that is, how much funding is coming
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By Edelstein on June 5, 2023
Private companies can breathe a sigh of relief: The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the Private Company Council have agreed to give them a pass on a coming proposal that, if approved, would require
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By Edelstein on May 22, 2023
Traditional business models in many sectors have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical uncertainty, rising costs and falling consumer confidence. If your company is planning a major strategic shift this year, management may need
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By Edelstein on May 15, 2023
Working capital — the funds your company has tied up in accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory — is a critical performance metric. During times of rising inflation and interest rates, managers search for ways
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