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Accountancy has become one of the most attractive areas for private equity investment, with numerous recent high-profile deals making headlines. Several key business fundamentals make accountancy practices appealing to PE...more
Accounting business leaders need an excellent understanding of the MARKET to make good decisions on new services, marketing, communications, branding, Client service, pricing and even hiring. One of the best sources of...more
Accountants tend to be polite and accommodating with colleagues and Clients. That’s a good thing!...more
In Pitts v. Rivas, Rivas brought claims against his accountants for negligence/malpractice, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract, based on alleged errors in financial statements that harmed his business....more
Structured data and information systems are increasingly utilized to improve the efficiency and efficacy of financial investigations. Forensic accountants and investigation experts have more frequently engaged skilled...more
On February 21, 2025, the Supreme Court of Texas delivered a significant ruling in the case of Pitts v. Rivas, addressing the issue of fiduciary duties within professional relationships. The Court concluded that no fiduciary...more
Get the latest insights in higher education compliance - Does your role involve: - Conducting Title IX investigations? - Overseeing compliance education and training at an institute of higher learning? - Managing...more
With an active mergers and acquisitions market, you may have decided that now is the right time to sell your business. Although it is an exciting endeavor, preparing to sell is a process that begins long before your company...more
Financial experts are engaged to perform forensic accounting and valuation services for a number of reasons. Forensic accounting services are most often performed as part of a litigation or investigation. Valuation services...more
The 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”) allocated $80 billion in funding to the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”), much of which was earmarked for increased enforcement efforts. After some starts and stops, that funding...more
Starting a law firm gives lawyers the unique opportunity to take control of their careers, allowing them to choose clients, focus on preferred legal areas, and run their practice the way they want. However, without access to...more
Explore the intriguing world of cross-border philanthropy with Farella Braun + Martel through the lens of the Netflix movie "Holiday in the Wild." For this presentation we are delighted to invite accounting professionals to...more
Effective business structuring and succession planning are vital for long-term success and smooth transitions. However, many business owners and their advisors fail to consider the broader implications and goals beyond...more
Accountants are professionals. They carry malpractice insurance. They are potential deep pockets. For these reasons, accountants sometimes find themselves defending against liability claims in business divorce lawsuits. The...more
How does the quality and scope of your accounting process affect every aspect of your company from tax exposure to profitability? It is important to ensure that your company has accurate, detailed, and timely information...more
Stay up to date on compliance developments in the higher education space - Whether you missed this year’s in-person Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference or are looking for additional insights from...more
A huge opportunity for Accountants is to use their knowledge of a Client’s businesses to identify new opportunities. However, this will not ‘just happen’....more
Hong Kong’s audit regulator, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC), says it expects all audit firms and their staff to comply with all relevant laws and regulations set out within the accountants’ ethics code....more
The annual ALI-CLE Accountants’ Liability Conference occurred in Washington, D.C. on May 16 and 17, 2024 and was co-hosted by Junaid A. Zubairi, Chair of Vedder Price’s Government Investigations and White Collar Defense...more
One of the keys to success when providing professional services is to understand your client and their business environment. Whether your company is a closely held family business, publicly traded, or a municipality,...more
The Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) has published its first report on the public interest entity (PIE) audit market in Hong Kong. Reviewing its own survey of PIE auditors, the report highlights high vacancy...more
Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the 19th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption Conference for the Life Sciences Industry returns for another exciting year with carefully researched programming based on critical findings...more
Don’t miss our annual conference devoted to higher education and research compliance - Attend the Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference June 10–12, 2024 and hear from experienced professionals on a...more
SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter has posted a new Statement. What’s on his mind? Apparently, he is disturbed that, in recent inspections of audits, the PCAOB has reported a “troubling” increase in deficiency rates—meaning...more
The Market Misconduct Tribunal (MMT) has recommended that the accountants’ regulator, the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (AFRC) take disciplinary action against a listed company secretary for neglecting his...more