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.
Tag: GAAP
New accounting rules for supplier finance programs
Newly issued rules on how to report supplier finance programs will provide critical information on the financial health of companies. Here’s what you should know if your company participates in these kinds of arrangements.
Is your current bad debt allowance reasonable?
A recent survey of audit partners found that 40% were uncertain about the outlook for their primary industries. In light of this uncertainty, many companies are re-evaluating their allowances for uncollectible receivables.
Last call for lease accounting
Private companies: Have you implemented the new lease accounting rules? If not, you can’t afford to procrastinate any longer. Here’s what you’ll need to do before year end and how it may impact your financials.
Private business owners: Don’t wait until year-end to evaluate financial performance
The year is almost half over. Is your business on track to meet its goals for 2022? Interim financial reporting can help gauge your progress.
Contingent liabilities: To report or not to report?
Is your company being transparent about contingent liabilities? In today’s uncertain conditions, reporting contingencies can be challenging. Here’s a refresher on the accounting rules for disclosing and estimating expected losses.
Management letters: Follow up on your auditor’s recommendations
Take your audited financials to the next level by implementing the improvements contained in the management letter.
Goodwill in a bad economy
Internally generated goodwill isn’t on the balance sheet. But acquired goodwill is another story. Do you know the rules for reporting acquired goodwill and subsequently testing it for impairment? This is a hot button for many organizations today.
FAQs about fair value in accounting
Got questions about fair value under U.S. GAAP? Here are some answers to help take the guesswork out of reporting these estimates.
Deciding between cash and accrual accounting methods
Do you know the differences between cash and accrual accounting methods? Some small business owners are unaware of the options that are now available to them.
