The Financial Education & Research Foundation estimates annual audit fees will average $2.54 million for public companies in 2019, based on historical trends from companies’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Photo: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News By Mark Maurer Jan. 15, 2020 5:30 am ET Annual audit fees […]
List of Banks for FASTag
The FASTag has become mandatory from January 15, 2020 after extending the deadline twice in December. In case you are not aware, FASTag is RFID sticker which you need to paste to your vehicle windshield. The FASTag is linked to your bank account or a wallet and toll charges are automatically deducted as you zip […]
BlackRock CEO declares ‘fundamental reshaping of finance’
Climate change is the foundation of what may be a fundamental reshaping of finance, BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink wrote in an open letter to CEOs released Tuesday that announced the asset manager’s plans to place sustainability at the center of its investment approach. BlackRock, which has close to $7 trillion under its management, […]
Small Business Certification: What Can the SBA Do for Your Revenue?
Obtaining certifications can open a lot of doors for professionals. But, what about a certification for your business? What kind of benefits come from obtaining a small business certification? What kind of certifications are even out there? The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a number of certifications businesses can pursue. If you’re interested in learning […]
23 most common Investments and how they are Taxed in 2020?
Taxation plays a very important role in the returns generated by your investment and so you should know how the investment is taxed before you choose one. We list down the most common investments and how they are taxed? Fixed Income/Debt Investments: 1. Saving Bank Account: Interest earned in Saving bank account up to Rs […]
Muncie City finances: $3 million in negative balances start off 2020 accounting concerns – The Star Press
CLOSE EDITORS NOTE: This article is the first in a series of five stories this week on Muncie city finances and accounting practices. After exploring the topic with city administration, The Star Press is breaking its stories down in an easier-to-understand way with multiple articles this week. This story has been updated with more recent figures from […]
Confronting tariffs: Trade war tips for CPAs
As the disruptive and uncertain trade environment continues its dominance on the corporate boardroom agenda, CPAs at multinational companies are increasingly tasked with assessing its impact on their organizations and developing strategies for mitigating its potential negative effects. Although there are plans for the United States and China to sign the first phase of a […]
Small Business Tax Preparation Checklist
There are two types of people come tax time. You’ve got the ones who are excited and file their taxes on the first day they can. And, you’ve got the ones who moan and groan and file at the last minute. Which one are you? Maybe you’re the second one—the person whose least favorite thing […]
GASB selects Mauldin & Jenkins’s Black as next chair
Joel Black, CPA, partner-in-charge of the audit practice at the accounting firm Mauldin & Jenkins LLC in Atlanta, will succeed David Vaudt as the chair of GASB. Black’s seven-year, nonrenewable appointment will take effect on July 1, and he will join GASB in a few months to help facilitate a smooth leadership transition. He oversees […]
Business Idea of the Day: Accountant
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Startup Costs: $2,000 – $10,000Home Based: Can be operated from home.Part Time: Can be operated part-time.Franchises Available? No Online Operation? No THE BRIEF If you have an affinity for numbers and want to help other businesses big and small keep their financial records in order as they […]