With ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue From Contracts With Customers, the FASB continued its response to implementation challenges and requests for clarifications received from the Transition Resource Group (TRG). The TRG, the group of practitioners, accountants and financial statement preparers tasked with vetting questions concerning Topic 606, Revenue from […]
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A Year in Review: The Biggest 2016 Tax Developments to Take With You, and What to Watch for 2017
As we close out 2016 at Surgent Professional Education, we’ve rounded up some of the most impactful tax developments of 2016 – a monumental election year that delivered a push-and-pull of amendments, policy developments, and news bulletins. Keeping in mind the looming possibility of tax reform in 2017, we’ve also highlighted the areas we’re watching […]
Accountants: Way Cooler than We Get Credit For
The reality is that accountants are a pretty cool bunch who have, over the years, contributed a whole lot more to society than just the double-entry bookkeeping system.
IRS Warns Tax Professionals of New Targeted Scam
The IRS is warning tax professionals about a scam involving email and IRS e-services. The scam is actually a variation of a prior scam, where tax professionals receive an email asking them to update their accounts.
Why Low-Cost CPE Might Actually Be Costing You Money
There is very surprising math that supports paying more to meet your CPE requirements. Let's run through a case study and examine numbers.
Top 5 Considerations for Choosing the Best CPE
Choosing a continuing professional education (CPE) course should be more than just Googling. Here are the top 5 things to consider when choosing CPE.
5 Cool Accounting Gigs: Make a Living in an Industry You Love
Being able to make a living in an industry you love can make a big difference in how you feel about going to work every day. Here are five accounting industry gigs that are pretty darned cool.
All CPAs Wear Pocket Protectors…& Other Myths about Accountants
If you’re an accountant, you might recognize there are many myths commonly attributed to the industry. We're here to discuss!
Retain Millennials, Encourage Growth, & Develop a Next Generation of Leaders Through Customizable Training
One of the easiest ways to retain millennials and develop your next generation of leaders is to encourage growth and development opportunities.
Outside Forces Affect Every Business in Today’s Economic Environment: Will You Be Blindsided or Come Out On Top?
Financial executives have a tough job in today’s economic environment. It's crucial to understand the "outside forces" and try to anticipate them to come out on top.