FASB updates nonprofit accounting standards for gifts in kind

The Financial Accounting Standards Board released an accounting standards update Thursday to enhance the transparency of how nonprofits report contributed nonfinancial assets, also known as gifts in kind. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/fasb-updates-nonprofit-accounting-standards-for-gifts-in-kind

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More Countries Target the Property Tax

A recent report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on tax reforms during the past year reveals a tendency towards higher property taxes, often in the form of base broadening, tax rate increases, or both. Even though countries have increasingly targeted property taxes as a source of revenue, on average, they still…

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Deloitte fined £15M in U.K. for Autonomy audits

The U.K.’s Financial Reporting Council sanctioned Deloitte and two of its former partners for their audits of the software company Autonomy prior to its acquisition by HP. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/deloitte-fined-15m-in-u-k-for-autonomy-audits

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An Excise State of Mind

As the economic crisis driven by the pandemic has continued, a troubling trend in tax policy discussions has arisen. It is common these days to hear finance ministers refer to tax increases that would be narrowly targeted at a particular business model or industry simply based on the fact that those businesses appear to be…

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CalCPA announces partnership with MindBridge

The state society will have the Canadian company educate its members on AI and data analytics, as well as MindBridge’s software solutions. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/calcpa-announces-partnership-with-mindbridge

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Wall Street workers may want bonuses ahead of possible Biden win for tax reasons

Wall Street firms may start facing pressure to pay out bonuses earlier than usual as their employees worry about the prospect of higher taxes under a Biden administration and Democrat-controlled Senate. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/wall-street-workers-may-want-bonuses-ahead-of-possible-biden-win-for-tax-reasons

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