United States: Accounting and Audit

There is good news on the horizon for taxpayers who owe delinquent taxes in Indiana. Indiana’s third-ever amnesty program is set to open in July 2026 in an effort to help individuals...

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.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a comprehensive review of the Consolidated Audit Trail, questioning whether the system should continue in its current form after costs ballooned from an estimated $55.8 million to over $248 million annually. The concept release solicits public comment on fundamental aspects including governance structure, funding models, data collection scope, and whether the CAT should be eliminated entirely in favor of alternative audit trail systems.

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.

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...

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.