FASB releases 2024 reporting taxonomies
The 2024 GAAP Financial Reporting Taxonomy and the 2024 SEC Reporting Taxonomy are now available, along with a taxonomy related to XBRL data. Read More
Information-reporting penalty safe harbor finalized
The IRS issued regulations on Monday providing a de minimis safe harbor from information-reporting penalties, finalizing proposed regulations issued in 2018. Read More
DOL report points out deficiencies in employee benefit plan audits
The report examined filings from 2020, finding that 70% of audits either fully complied with auditing standards or had minor deficiencies. Read More
Interim guidance provided for the corporate alternative minimum tax
The IRS issued a notice on regarding the application of the corporate alternative minimum tax to shareholders of CFCs and to affiliated groups of corporations filing consolidated returns. Read More
New FASB standard addresses income tax disclosures
In response to investors, a new Accounting Standards Update will require an increased level of disaggregation of income tax disclosures on an annual basis. Read More
Business standard mileage rate increases for 2024
The optional standard mileage rate for business use of a vehicle increased slightly from 2023. The new rate is effective Jan. 1. Read More
AICPA issues guidance on potential mobility changes
As states propose changes to CPA licensure requirements, the AICPA is providing crucial mobility guidance for CPAs and firms. Read the overview to understand the issue and review the checklist to see how to continue to practice successfully and remain in compliance should changes take [...]
IRS reorganizes leadership structure with 1 deputy commissioner
Doug O’Donnell, the current deputy commissioner for services and enforcement and the acting IRS commissioner from November 2022 to March 2023, will fill the position. Read More
FASB issues new cryptoassets standard
The Accounting Standards Update requires entities to report on certain fungible assets at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in net income. Read More
AICPA comments on proposed standard for sustainability assurance
The comment letter, in response to the exposure draft of ISSA 5000, shows support for the global standard while suggesting revisions to ensure it can be “consistently interpreted and applied.” The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board is considering related changes to its attestation standards. Read More
PEEC releases new ethics guidance related to public interest entities
The committee's actions include a new definition of publicly traded entity and a revised definition of public interest entity. The changes will have two-tiered effective dates. Read More
More CPA decision-makers hesitate to hire amid economic concerns
Pessimism about the U.S. economy rises in the latest quarterly Business and Industry Economic Survey, fueling a slowdown in hiring even as decision-makers remain cautiously optimistic about their own companies. Read More
