Continued Pressure on the US to Adopt IFRS
Since 2002, lawmakers in the United States have been working to bring American accounting rules more in line with the accounting principles used by more than 100 other countries. As the U.S.’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to...
Ask the Experts: What is the difference between Retained Search and Contingency Search?
While there are several differences between retained search and contingency search, it is best to start with a broad definition of each. Retained search is when a search firm forms a partnership with a client to focus its staff’s full effort and...
Guest Article: The Dishonest “Trusted Bookkeeper” Part 2: How to Respond and Investigate Internal Fraud
Michael S. Brown, Director in Marcum LLP’s Advisory Services Group’s New York office, explains how to respond and investigate internal fraud, in a follow up to The Dishonest Trusted Bookkeeper Part 1, which details how to spot internal fraud.
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Are You Outgrowing Your Accounting System?
Are You Outgrowing Your Accounting System?
An organization’s accounting system is an integral piece of its operations and should evolve with its needs. Most companies start out using an accounting system specifically designed for small businesses,...
Upcoming Reporting Deadlines: August 2011
Upcoming reporting deadlines
Organizations should be aware of important deadlines, such as filing annual state and federal forms. Keep the following reporting deadlines in mind.
September 15
Federal Form 1120 – Return of...
State and Local Taxes (SALT) Scorecard
State and Local Taxes, or SALT, focus on the variety of taxes imposed at the state and local level that impact individuals, businesses, and business transactions. There are many taxes, including use tax, service tax, and several types of sales tax,...