Accounting Law and Audit Law

Ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families face a valuation environment that is far more complex than simply determining the worth of an asset. In the context of trust, gift, and estate tax planning, valuation becomes a foundational discipline that affects wealth transfer strategy, tax efficiency, compliance, and long-term family outcomes.

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.

Mowery & Schoenfeld celebrates its 30th anniversary by promoting seven professionals to partner positions across tax, assurance, transaction advisory, and client advisory services. The promotions include Justin Goetz, Jim Odegard, TJ Van Derpluym, Doug DeLara, Mark Hallgren, Cameron Richey, and Nicole Zambetti, reflecting the firm's commitment to developing leadership from within and positioning for future growth.

Internal audit delivers greater value when finance leaders and executive teams actively engage with auditors throughout the entire audit lifecycle. How can state and local government organizations strengthen collaboration between internal audit, finance, and leadership to transform audit findings into meaningful operational improvements while maintaining audit independence?

On August 5, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce placed six U.S. supply chain due diligence entities on its countermeasure list and prohibited organizations and individuals in China from transacting or cooperating with them. The six include the DNA tagging, isotopic testing, supply chain mapping, and labor audit providers that many importers rely on to document origin when U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detains goods under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). Importers in cotton, apparel, electronics, minerals, and other UFLPA high-priority sectors should treat this as a direct hit on their evidence chain and act now.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience in interim management, turnaround, and restructuring, this article identifies 10 critical factors that separate effective CFOs from the rest. From delivering difficult messages with clarity to balancing financial rigor with cultural leadership, these hard-won insights reveal what it truly takes to drive results in one of the most impactful seats in business.

As content creators scale their channels and revenue streams, managing multiple income sources, tax obligations, and business decisions becomes increasingly complex. Discover how building a coordinated financial ecosystem—with business management, accounting, tax planning, and advisory support—can provide the visibility and infrastructure needed to transform creative success into sustainable business growth.

Companies facing financial distress often miss early warning signs that could mean the difference between recovery and insolvency. From maxed-out credit lines and covenant breaches to deteriorating fundamentals and reporting red flags, recognizing these indicators early allows businesses to engage turnaround advisors who bring critical experience and perspective to navigate challenges before they become crises.

Attorney C. Michael Kvistad explores strategic considerations and best practices for structuring mergers and acquisitions transactions in ways that benefit accounting professionals. This webinar examines the unique role accountants play in M&A deals and how transaction structures can be optimized to leverage their expertise.

Many organizations have access to large volumes of spend data, but fragmented systems, inconsistent information, limited market intelligence, and a lack of systematic processes often make it difficult to translate visibility into measurable savings.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has consolidated its accounting and financial reporting enforcement resources into a dedicated unit, signaling heightened scrutiny of public company disclosures, internal controls, and audit quality. This organizational shift concentrates previously dispersed expertise into a specialized team positioned to investigate financial reporting misconduct more efficiently and aggressively.