Articles by Jennifer Elizabeth Randle
CPA
Principal
Jennifer Randle is a Principal for BeachFleischman where she leads the firm’s Technical Accounting and Assurance Group, and she also serves as the Director of Quality Control. Jennifer has worked in public accounting since 1994, and she provides accounting, assurance, and consulting services for a variety of privately held companies.
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Audit season alert: How to spot and avoid conflicts of interest
Learn how to spot conflicts of interest early and safeguard your financial statements with expert insights and AICPA guidance.
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Strengthen financial reporting by building a partnership between internal and external auditors
Discover how collaboration between internal and external auditors can enhance financial reporting. Learn four tips to improve audit efficiency and accuracy.
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Why strong controls over financial reporting matter
Learn why internal controls over financial reporting are essential for ensuring accurate financial statements and fraud prevention.
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Spotlight on auditor independence
External auditors are supposed to be public watchdogs who are “independent” of their audit clients, both in appearance and in fact. Here’s why independence and ethics are at the forefront of stakeholder concerns today.
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Auditing concepts: Close-up on materiality
What’s materiality? This is an important accounting concept to review before audit fieldwork starts for your 2023 year-end financials.
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Overview of offsetting rules
Derivatives and other arrangements can help your business hedge against financial risks. How should these transactions be presented on your financial statements?
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Shareholder advances: Debt or equity?
Times are tough for many companies. If you need to advance your business money to make ends meet, how should the transaction be reported on your financial statements?
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FASB approves updated rules for disclosing income taxes
Updated rules have been approved that will require more detailed disclosures on income taxes to help stakeholders better understand your company’s tax position. Here’s what you should know.
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Navigating the percentage-of-completion method
The accounting rules for reporting income from long-term contracts for book and tax purposes can be confusing. Here’s a brief overview of the accounting rules.
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Start cross-training your accounting team today
There’s a talent crisis in the accounting profession that’s getting worse every year. Cross-training is one way your organization can attract and retain skilled accounting personnel.
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Selecting a qualified auditor for your employee benefit plan
Not every CPA is qualified to audit employee benefit plans. Here’s how to pick the right auditor for your plan.
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Overview of discontinued operations reporting
In today’s uncertain markets, your business may decide to discontinue unprofitable product lines or business units. Are you up to speed on the accounting rules for reporting discontinued operations?