ON April 3, 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the New York State 2020/21 Budget, which contains several key tax measures related to…
Managing the Going Concern Risk in an Uncertain Environment
An Analysis of Regulatory Guidance and Financial Relief for the COVID-19 Pandemic
In Brief The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses of every size in every country, and the United States has been hit particularly hard. Many…
Accountants have once again been proving that America does indeed count on CPAs, as they have entered uncharted waters to assist both individuals and small…
Financial Reporting and Auditing Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Some Practical Guidance
In Brief The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life around the world, but business, in altered fashion, goes on. Companies will have to report on their…
Estate Tax Advice Today
The Impact of Coronavirus, the CARES Act, Low Interest Rates, and Market Declines
In Brief The COVID-19 pandemic has put the economy in a precarious state, but certain effects of the downturn, such as historically low interest rates…
FASB News Golden Outlines Board’s Standards Setting Plans Prior to Departure FASB Chairman Russell Golden said the board will determine whether to finalize a proposal…
These are extraordinary times with extraordinary challenges. We fear for our safety and the safety of those we love, for the stability of our country…
PPP Payback Deadline May Have Unintended Consequences
CPAs Should Revisit Advice Given to Clients
To supplement its Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Rules, the Small Business Administration (SBA) regularly issues PPP frequently asked questions (FAQ) in numerical order, easily found…
U.S. Treasury Yield Curve The financial turmoil caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic extended into the bond market, as investors drove yields down and raised…
FASB News National Defense Group Urges FASB to Extend Delay on Revenue Accounting Rules The defense sector has asked FASB to extend a proposed delay…
With COVID-19 disrupting global supply chains and sales, businesses are losing income and incurring additional expenses as a result of the disruption. There likely will…
On April 8, 2020, FASB and its staff met to discuss various issues relating to the implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on certain FASB…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 748), signed into law on March 27, 2020, is a $2.2 trillion package enacted to…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has not only upended the economy; it has also been the catalyst for several tax changes. The Families First Coronavirus Response…
FASB News Private Companies Seeking Clarity around Coronavirus-Related Disclosure Requirements Private companies are seeking FASB or AICPA interpretative guidelines on the appropriate level of disclosures…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused companies across the world to temporarily close their doors in an effort to halt or slow down the spread…
FASB News Staff Document to Ease Hurdles on Accounting for Lease Concessions On April 10, FASB published a staff document that addresses four questions companies…