As costs rise, investors and lenders are eyeing profits closely. Here’s the latest development on the FASB’s project to up the ante on expense disclosures.
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?
Achieving the right balance of working capital
Do you know the three keys to lowering your company’s working capital requirements?
Reporting non-GAAP measures
Warning: Non-GAAP metrics can sometimes mislead investors! That’s why some stakeholders want a formal definition of EBITDA to be added to the accounting rules.
New-and-improved accounting rules for common control leases
Coming soon! The FASB recently issued amendments to help organizations that rent property from related parties report those arrangements on their balance sheets.
Demystifying deferred taxes
When reviewing a company’s financial statements, you may wonder: What are deferred taxes and how does the company quantify them? Wonder no more.
How to get more from your company’s income statement
Financial reporting is more than an exercise in compliance. Proactive owners and managers view their income statements as a diagnostic tool to gauge performance and fix inefficiencies and anomalies.
Common accounting pitfalls for startups to avoid
Entrepreneurs often invest blood, sweat and tears to start new businesses. But few are experts in financial reporting. Don’t let accounting mishaps derail your startup!
Auditing accounting estimates
Auditors are skeptical of accounting estimates. Here’s what they’re looking for and why, in recent years, they’ve upped the ante on audit procedures related to estimates and the use of specialists.
Pick the right accounting method for your business
Has your accounting method kept up with your financial needs? It periodically makes sense to evaluate how you’re reporting financial results and, when necessary, revise your approach.