A new international accounting standard for nonprofit organizations has emerged, drawing on the work of established standard-setters. Humentum, a global nonprofit, and the Chartered Institute of ...

Owners and managers of storage companies face numerous challenges when it comes to planning and operating these facilities. One decision that can have far-reaching implications involves the selection ...

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Patrick James, founder and chief executive officer of US-based auto parts supplier First Brands, resigned on Monday, weeks after the company filed for bankruptcy protection amid an alleged accounting ...

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With the trade war likely averted—for now—investors don’t have to worry about many more surprises from retailers right? Wrong, says Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma. Now it’s time to worry about accounting ...

It is often argued that the failure to use indexation (i.e., the use of historical cost accounting methods) implies that real income tax rates will vary directly with rates of inflation. This ...

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GAAP ensures public companies report finances consistently for clear investor comparisons. GAAP adherence is mandated by the SEC, crucial for comparing financial performance. Understanding GAAP helps ...