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The August issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Mixed Signals for Audits in the Future? Different issues drive US and UK The Internet of Things An evolving force for change in audit and accounting List of Worldwide Accounting Organizations Details of significant groups that impact the accounting profession Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging...

The July issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Integra Meets With European Commission in Brussels! EC Officials brief Integra leaders on newly released IFRS evaluation report Pushback on Simplification? Challengers lay out concerns Mixed Results for Latest Audit Inspections British fare better than Americans Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to highlight emerging...

The June issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Simplification Efforts Continue: Standards and compliance measures make headway Attention Turns to Non Profit Financial Reporting: FASB and UK reform standards to address current stakeholder needs Worldwide Update: Quarterly roundup of recent and upcoming actions and activities by audit and accounting organizations Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jeff Schneider, our colleague, partner, and friend. Jeff was instrumental in the growth and success of Caras & Shulman, PC, and those who were fortunate to work with him will remember his unwavering commitment to the firm and his clients. Jeff began his accounting career in New York after graduating from State University of New York at Binghamton and later earned his Master of Science in Taxation from Bentley College while working at Caras &...

The April issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Bitcoin: A Fad or the Future for Business?: Virtual currencies seek to transform the conduct of financial transactions Improved Audit Quality Slow in Coming: Third annual international survey plays like a broken record of recurrent deficiencies Revenue Recognition Standard Advances Judiciously: Implementation and interpretation issues are addressed Integra International’s Audit &...

The March issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Is Your Accounting Data Secure?: New report, COSO in the Cyber Age, offers blueprint for bolstering cyber security Audit Reports to Have a New Look: International Board issues groundbreaking standards Canadian Accountants Unite: CAs, CMAs and CGAs join forces to become Canadian CPAs Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is provided to association members with the intent to...

The February issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Big Data is Transforming the Audit and Accounting World: Will Google eat the accountant’s lunch? XBRL Promotes Global Transparency in Financial Reporting: The digital language will ease analysis and comparison of financial data Worldwide Update: Quarterly roundup of recent and upcoming actions and activities by audit and accounting organizations Integra International’s Audit &...

The January issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Signs of Life for IFRS in the United States: SEC opens the door slightly while the FASB and IASB consider a future together The Fraud-Resistant Organization: New report from the Anti-Fraud Collaboration stresses prevention Sustainability Accounting and Reporting Forge Major Inroads: Diverse sources promote the role of accountants Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is...

The December issue of Integra International’s Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: Integra Highlights 20th Year Anniversary Conference with Worldwide IFRS Roundup: Variations standout as countries adapt the “universal” standards to local conditions Global Management Accounting Principles Issued: The quest for “universal” management accounting principles resembles the IFRS movement to worldwide financial reporting standards Reporting on Unaudited Financial Statements...

The November issue of Integra International's Audit & Accounting Alert is now available. Topics include: When Going Concern Becomes an Issue: Approaches for reporting and disclosure differ across the Atlantic Revenue Recognition-a Persistent Challenge for Auditors: New accounting standard draws attention to ongoing audit concern Worldwide Update: Roundup of recent and upcoming actions and activities by audit and accounting organizations Integra International's Audit & Accounting Alert...