IN CERTAIN INSTANCES CPAs SHOULD CONSIDER preparing and reporting on financial statements using an “other comprehensive basis of accounting” (OCBOA). Tax-basis and cash-basis, including ...

The issuance of a new standard in October 2014 has resulted in questions to the AICPA Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) regarding whether an accountant who performs bookkeeping services for ...

Knowing the financial health of your small business is crucial to its success and survival, so accurate assessments of business transactions support your efforts. That's where bookkeepers and ...

Quick tips to help you master the art of reading a financial statement Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Retirement Income Certified ...

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J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. David ...

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As part of its commitment to advancing the federal financial management system and promoting transparency in accordance with the highest international standards, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) ...