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Tag: Accounting
Amid talent shortage, Gen Z and Millennials drive major overhaul in CPA qualification
With an alarming shortage of recruits, the US accounting profession is significantly transforming. Driven by the demands of Millennials and Gen Z, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has made substantial changes to the CPA exam. It is…
How to Build a Team of ‘Appropriately Skeptical’ Financial Statement Auditors
A new study identifies the characteristics that make auditing professionals more likely to reward skepticism in the people they supervise, which is associated with an increased likelihood of identifying potential fraud during the auditing process.
Chula Ranks No.1 in Thailand for 32 Subjects in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024
The latest results of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024 have been announced on April 10, 2024. Chulalongkorn University is ranked No. 1 in Thailand for 32 subjects and Top 200 in the world with 30 outstanding subjects.
Senior Staff Give More Constructive Feedback When They Think They’ll Work With You Again
A new study finds senior staff are more likely to provide constructive feedback and coaching to junior staff when the juniors are in the same office and/or when the senior staff know the juniors will be working with them again in the future.
Accounting Transparency Effort Tied to Decreased Funding for Innovation
Two studies find that regulations aimed at improving the transparency of corporate accounting practices appear to have driven down the amount of money companies spent on innovation, capital improvements, and mergers and acquisitions.
The chair of finance at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, offers his top five moneybags of wisdom for finding financial freedom
When faced with a lucrative financial offer for more wealth than he could fathom – a wise man on a Millennium Falcon once said, “I can imagine quite a bit.” But there’s no need to imagine anything, and no waiting for the opportune moment. The big score, so to speak, is only as evasive as we allow it to be. “That may seem impossible, but it is entirely achievable,” said Daniel Chi, UNLV’s chair of the Department of Finance in the Lee Business School.
Tax partner matters more than accounting firm when doing a business’ taxes
Accounting firms like to advertise the array of services they offer to save clients money on their taxes, but a new study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business finds the firm and its services aren’t nearly as important as the tax partner leading the engagement team.
Prosocial CEOs increase company value, stakeholder satisfaction
New research from Weili Ge, professor of accounting at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, found that CEOs who engage in prosocial behavior — activities that primarily help others — are more likely to make decisions that benefit people and increase company value.
Why shareholder lawsuits are bad news for competitors
When a company is sued by shareholders, other companies in the same industry often see a drop in their own stock price and start to behave more transparently, presumably to avoid similar lawsuits.
University of Maryland’s Smith School and the Deloitte Foundation to Fund Scholarships for Students Pursuing a Fifth-year Master’s Program in Accounting
Maryland’s Smith School of Business and Deloitte Foundation have launched a scholarship program to support a racially and ethnically diverse student population and help strengthen the pipeline of diverse CPA talent.
When Taxes Go Up, Execs Increase Profits from Insider Trading
New research finds that corporate executives are more likely to increase their profits from insider trading when individual state income taxes go up, presumably because the executives are attempting to offset the increased taxes they will be paying.
How more rigorous accounting leads to fewer workplace injuries
Businesses that want to make their workplaces safer might try adopting a more rigorous accounting system.
A new study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business found that firms with fewer workplace injuries also have more accurate earnings forecasts or have to restate their earnings less often.
Cornell College Announces new partnership with the Master of Accounting Program at William & Mary’s School of Business
Cornell College is proud to announce a new partnership with the Master of Accounting (MAcc) Program at William & Mary’s Raymond A. Mason School of Business.
Study: Tax Havens Can Have Hidden Costs for Corporations
While companies incorporate in tax havens to reduce their tax burden and improve their bottom lines, a recent study finds investors are leery of the risks associated with tax havens.
Study Highlights Benefits of Tax Planning For Companies Facing Financial Constraints
A law governing pensions gave business scholars an unprecedented research opportunity to understand the impact of financial constraints.
How Tesla’s Bitcoin Play Fits Into Cryptocurrency Taxation
Maryland Smith tax expert Samuel Handwerger starts with Elon Musk’s stake in virtual currency and explores the implications for the future of finance – and the IRS.
Corporate fraud may lead to neighborhood financial crimes
After a major corporate fraud case hits a city, financially motivated neighborhood crimes like robbery and theft increase in the area, a new study suggests. The revelation of corporate accounting misconduct is linked to a 2.3 percent increase in local financially motivated crimes in the following year.
Having Clients From Many Industries Hurts Auditing Firm Effectiveness
When an accounting firm has a diversified client portfolio, the quality of the firm’s audits suffers – and the more industry sectors it audits, the worse those audits are.
When Board Members Get Involved, Corporate Tax Burden Goes Down
New research finds that corporate tax-planning practices improve when a company’s board takes an interest – and better planning results in both less tax uncertainty and a lower tax burden.