IPSASB proposes new strategy for public sector accounting
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board has proposed a new strategy and work plan for 2019 through 2023.
Art of Accounting: Managing a firm by wandering around
A technique I have become comfortable with is Managing by Wandering Around (MBWA).
NASBA and AICPA update Uniform Accountancy Act
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy and the American Institute of CPAs have released the eighth edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act, with some important changes, particularly related to “retired accountants” and continuing professional education.
Accountants Confidence Index — February 2018
The Accountants Confidence Index made the strongest gains in its history.
FreshBooks is rebuilt, adds 65+ apps and integrations
The accounting software platform started with 16 app partners.
Practice management systems go head to head
Accounting Today’s comparison guide to the leading PM packages for accountants.
BDO adds PBC Advisors consulting division
BDO USA has expanded its health care advisory services practice by merging in the consulting division of PBC Advisors, a firm based in Oak Brook, Ill., near BDO’s Chicago home base.
U.K. accounting fraud trial of ex-Tesco executives ended after heart attack
The fraud trial of three former Tesco Plc executives was halted when one of them, ex-U.K. Chief Financial Officer Carl Rogberg, had a heart attack days before the jury was due to begin deliberations.
IFAC braces for possible changes in global standard-setting
International Federation of Accountants CEO Fayezul Choudhury, and IFAC CFO and executive director for external relations Russell Guthrie, talk about how international financial regulators are mulling changes in how global auditing standards are set.