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SmartBrief for CFOs

Financial news and best practices

SmartBrief for CFOs

IMF calls on U.S. to roll back spending cuts

6/17/2013

  • Reuters

The International Monetary Fund cut its 2014 growth outlook for the U.S. to 2.7%, down from 3% in April, after reversing its assumption that the government would repeal spending cuts enacted in March.… Read More

InfoTech Update

CPA IT news and information

InfoTech Update

Published in partnership with: AICPA Information Technology

Analysis: Allure of fresh tech might obscure risk

6/5/2013

  • CFO.com

Technology has become all the rage for businesses, but it can expose them to serious risk. A technology columnist cites the example of Google Glass, which at its launch was already creating controvers… Read More

BusIndNews

Accounting and finance news for business, industry and government

BusIndNews

Published in partnership with: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

"RoboCop," XBRL help SEC target reviews

5/14/2013

  • AICPA Insights

The Securities and Exchange Commission is employing a predictive accounting quality model they call "RoboCop" that incorporates eXtensible Business Reporting Language, or XBRL, to analyze filing data … Read More

CPA Letter Daily

The latest CPA news

CPA Letter Daily

Published in partnership with: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Merkel says European transaction tax must be "tailor-made"

6/17/2013

  • Bloomberg

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has indicated that she's sensitive to concerns about Europe's proposed tax on financial transactions, as she recommitted her government to the levy. She agreed the tax … Read More

Forensic & Valuation Reporter

The latest news on forensic and valuation accounting

Forensic & Valuation Reporter

Published in partnership with: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

AICPA Council votes to offer specialized credentials internationally

5/20/2013

  • JournalofAccountancy.com

The AICPA Governing Council has voted to adopt a resolution to make members of certain qualified accounting bodies outside the U.S. eligible to earn AICPA specialized credentials. The AICPA is initial… Read More

IFRS Report

The latest news on global accounting standards

IFRS Report

Published in partnership with: AICPA - IFRS Resources

Proposed revenue-recognition standard will impact gift-card accounting

6/3/2013

  • JournalofAccountancy.com

The Financial Accounting Standards Board and the International Accounting Standards Board are working on a proposed revenue-recognition standard as part of the effort to create uniform accounting stan… Read More

Financial Planning Digest

The latest news for CPA personal financial planners

Financial Planning Digest

Published in partnership with: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

AICPA releases Proposed Statement on Standards in Personal Financial Planning Services

6/10/2013

  • Tax Adviser, The

Over the past 30 years CPAs have expanded the planning advice they provide to individuals and families in connection with personal finances. As both the profession and regulatory landscape rapidly evo… Read More

Global CPA Report

Global accounting news

Global CPA Report

Published in partnership with: AICPA

France vows to close transfer-pricing loophole

6/10/2013

  • Reuters

A study by the French Finance Ministry has identified a loophole in transfer-pricing rules that allows multinationals to shift profit to tax havens with the help of intragroup transfers. The French go… Read More