Posts Tagged ‘Financial Reporting’

Accounting & Audit Alert- New report identifies high-risk areas in financial reporting

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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Accounting & Audit Alert- Demystifying deferred taxes

Deferred taxes are a confusing topic — and the accounting rules for reporting these items often seem to defy the logic of real-world economics. Here’s a brief overview to help clarify matters. What are deferred

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Accounting & Audit Alert- Use visual aids to enhance financial reporting

Graphs, charts, tables and other data visualizations can be inserted in your financial statement disclosures to improve transparency and draw attention to key accomplishments. As your organization prepares its year-end or quarterly financials, consider presenting

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Accounting & Audit Alert- How auditors use Benford’s Law to assess transactions

An interesting tool called Benford’s Law can be effective in detecting fraud. But it also can be used during external auditing procedures to test journal entries for unusual numeric patterns. Here’s what you should know

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