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Companies stretch internal controls to accommodate COSO, PCAOB, SOX
A "surprising" number of companies are underestimating the implementation process to apply the new Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission framework to internal controls, according to a survey by consulting and internal audit firm Protiviti. The survey found that 48% of respondents have yet to begin applying the framework and of those that have begun, 52% say they will increase the amount of resources their organizations devote to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Companies are also paying greater heed to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's audit firm inspection reports that found deficiencies in recent audits of internal control over financial reporting. Accounting Today
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A trusted adviser is a hands-on adviser
One secret to becoming a trusted adviser, and ultimately client retention, is to have a hands-on approach with plenty of face time -- even during the busy season, writes Jason Deshayes, CPA, vice president of Butler & Co. At the same time, make sure your staff, scheduling and pricing supports this approach. AICPA Insights
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Lawmakers push back against tax reform's stance on LIFO accounting
Some 110 lawmakers are urging House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., to reconsider forcing some companies to shift to the "first in, first out" accounting method in his comprehensive tax reform draft. They argue that this shift would force companies to absorb unexpected costs. While Camp's tax reform initiative has not gotten much traction, some view it as a blueprint for future efforts. The Hill
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House Ways and Means Committee passes bonus depreciation tax break
The House Ways and Means Committee has passed a permanent extension of the bonus depreciation tax break, as well as five measures related to charitable giving. The Senate Finance Committee is taking a different approach to these and other tax extenders by pushing for a two-year extension. The Hill
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