Internal controls need to be front and center, as the COVID-19 crisis has increased the incentive and opportunity for fraud.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Return-on-equity (ROE) is the correct profit metric to evaluate the performance of a business. However, the primary emphasis on financial ratio analysis must be on operating performance. The “advanced” version of the DuPont model remedies the original model’s failure to cleanly separate the effects of operating and financing...
March 2021 - Journal of Accountancy
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Fighting fraud on a limited budget
Even in difficult economic times, it’s important to keep up the processes and controls that prevent fraud.
Assessment is key to a successful D&I effort
Before launching a diversity and inclusion program, learn where your organization stands in terms of D&I. Tools such as the AICPA’s Accounting Inclusion Maturity Model can help you track your progress.
Tax provisions in the year-end coronavirus relief act
Pandemic relief, tax extenders, and much more were included in year-end legislation.
Managing the ‘excess compensation’ tax
Highly paid employees require some exempt organizations to pay an excise tax.
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