The November issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Leases to Take Center Stage on Balance Sheets World-Wide Financial implications can be substantial Making Headway Toward Heightened Audit Quality Progress report two years into AICPA’s enhancement initiative Blockchain Technology Advances Underlying technology for bitcoin has potential for wide range of activities Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the forefront of industry trends.
Integra’s A&A Alert – 10/2016
The October issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Revenue Accounting Standard Progressing Toward Implementation Amendments and guidance address issues Perceptions of Audit Quality Attributes Directors, CFOs and auditors weigh in New Look Coming for Non-Profit Financial Statements FASB issues major new standard for US organizations Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the forefront of industry trends.
Integra’s A&A Alert – 09/2016
The September issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Facing the Challenge of Financial Reporting Obsolescence Current financial reports continue to lose relevance A European Perspective on Audit Quality Indicators Federation of European Accountants compares wide range of studies Worldwide Update Quarterly roundup of recent and upcoming actions and activities by audit and accounting organizations throughout the world Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the forefront of industry...
MSCPA’s 6th Annual Day of Service
Caras & Shulman, PC recently participated in the Massachusetts Society of CPAs 6th Annual CPA Day of Service. On Friday June 24th members of the C&S team volunteered their time at the Woburn Boys & Girls Club to help them clean and purge in preparation for an upcoming renovation. We would like to thank the Woburn Boys & Girls Club for their warm welcome and allowing us the opportunity to help our community! @mscpaonline #mscpaservice
Integra’s A&A Alert – 06/2016
The June issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Boosting Profits with Non-GAAP Alternative Financial Reports SEC attempts to reign in questionable embellishments of financial results Altering Audit Workpapers? - Don’t Even Think About It! PCAOB alert warns of the danger to an audit firm’s license to practice, much less its reputation Weighing the Impact of Standards and Regulations Two new studies seek answers from different vantage points Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the...
Remembering Jeff Schneider
Memorial Pet Drive to Benefit the Buddy Dog Humane Society May 4th marked the one year anniversary of the passing of Jeff Schneider. To honor the memory of our dear partner and friend, Caras & Shulman, PC held a Pet Drive to benefit the Buddy Dog Humane Society of Sudbury, an organization Jeff held close to his heart. During the month of May, the partners and staff donated and collected food and supplies desperately needed by Buddy Dog. And on May 20th members of the C&S team dedicated their time to help the staff at Buddy Dog clean out crates for new rescues and clear brush along their walking path. We would like to thank the Buddy Dog Humane Society for allowing us to lend a hand as we remember Jeff.
Integra’s A&A Alert – 05/2016
The May issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Fraud Numbers Hold Steady New study shows long ranging persistence of duplicitous behavior Forensic Data Analytics: Current Benefits and Untapped Potential Ernst & Young Survey touts economic payback along with fraud reduction Essentials for the Successful Audit Team of the Future Dual studies explore demands of a modern and complex global business environment Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the forefront of industry...
Integra’s A&A Alert – 04/2016
The April issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Audit Quality Survey is New, But the Results Are Not The beat goes on for recurring deficiencies Auditors Embrace Artificial Intelligence IBM’s Watson and Deloitte’s Argus among AI entries to the audit arena Worldwide Update Quarterly roundup of recent and upcoming actions and activities by audit and accounting organizations throughout the world Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the forefront of industry trends.
Integra’s A&A Alert – 03/2016
The March issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: New Era Decision Making Requires a More Robust and Nimble Approach Joint CIMA/AICPA Survey reveals struggles and successes From Crisis to Confidence: A Call for Consistent, High-Quality Global Regulation New IFAC report contends that more is not necessarily better in the world of regulation The World Braces for Impact of New Accounting Standards Implementation of monumental financial reporting changes looms on the horizon Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting,...
Integra’s A&A Alert – 02/2016
The February issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Seeking a Sound Future for Europe’s Auditors European and American audit groups pursue common quality goals New Report Targets Quality Controls of UK Audit Firms Financial Reporting Council’s Thematic Review delivers mixed results on monitoring effectiveness Quantifying Sustainability Sustainability Accounting Standards Board issues new guide and industry specific measures Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging issues in the profession. The goal is to give Integra members an awareness of developments impacting the practice of Audit & Accounting, enabling them to stay on the forefront of...