Accounting Law and Audit Law

In recent years, the accounting profession has been grappling with a concerning trend: a shortage of skilled workers. According to the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)...

Cybersecurity breaches concerning workers' personal information and retirement savings have increased liability risks for benefit plans and third-party administrators under federal benefits laws.

FINRA proposed a rule amendment to restrict access to representative- and principal-level qualification scores.

For years, revenue recognition was the primary issue cited in allegations of accounting fraud, whether in enforcement investigations or securities litigation.

Consider a court case in which one side presents a chart, report, or a video reconstruction that was created entirely by artificial intelligence (AI).

Private companies, family-owned businesses and employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) face unique challenges when conducting internal investigations. Unlike their public company counterparts, these types of businesses...

An environmental self-audit is a systematic, documented, and objective evaluation of how well an organization, its management systems, and its equipment perform and comply with federal, state, and local environmental statutes, regulations, and permit provisions. When conducted properly, these detailed self-assessments can identify areas of non-compliance, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement before they become costly compliance issues. More broadly, environmental self-audits also lead to improved protection of human health and the environment.

The California Privacy Protection Agency's (CalPrivacy) Executive Director Tom Kemp recently stated that the agency's new Audits Division will begin conducting audits assessing companies' compliance with California data privacy laws this year

Plan sponsors have been told for years that the answer to rising prescription drug costs is simple. Move to a pass-through PBM arrangement, require transparency, and the incentives will finally align.

Los Angeles officials are considering a cannabis tax amnesty program designed to help struggling marijuana businesses resolve unpaid municipal cannabis business taxes while allowing the city to recover otherwise uncollectible revenue.

Attorney David C. Tingstad explores the critical role of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) in determining business valuation within Washington State. This webinar examines how this financial metric serves as a foundational tool for establishing fair market value in business transactions and legal proceedings. Understanding EBITDA's application can significantly impact negotiations, sales, and dispute resolutions involving business worth.

Investment fund managers face significant challenges during annual audits, from organizing extensive documentation to navigating GAAP compliance requirements. Understanding how strategic audit preparation can reduce costs, minimize disruptions, and streamline the entire audit process is essential for funds of all sizes.