Core Insights - The U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has unanimously decided to add a new project to its technical agenda to address accounting for cryptocurrencies, marking the third initiative in this area [3][6] - The new project will consider how companies should account for transfers of crypto assets, including wrapped tokens and receipt tokens, and may expand the scope of previous guidance on digital assets [6] Group 1: FASB Actions - The FASB's decision was influenced by stakeholder feedback, including comments from the President's Working Group on Digital Asset Markets and a formal request from the Crypto Council for Innovation [4] - This initiative follows the FASB's earlier guidance from two years ago, which required companies to report qualifying crypto assets using the fair value accounting method, a shift from treating them as intangible assets [5] Group 2: Broader Implications - The board's members expressed a commitment to providing accounting standards that enhance transparency and reflect better economic realities, regardless of differing views on cryptocurrencies [6]

The CFO Centre has appointed Natalie Garfield as its newest chief finance officer (CFO) to support businesses throughout South Wales. Garfield’s career spans more than 20 years and includes roles in manufacturing, education, local government, consulting and healthcare. She began her professional journey in South Wales, working with manufacturing firms such as Bosch and Hoover, before qualifying as a CIMA accountant and moving into management accounting. Prior to joining The CFO Centre, Garfield was fina ...

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对首次被投诉举报或发现涉嫌低价低质行为的事务所，市注协督促其进行审计质量自查。对一年内两次 及以上被举报或发现涉嫌低价低质行为的事务所，省、市注协分工进行提醒告诫，督促其依法依规承揽 业务和保证审计质量。其中，省注协负责对全省百强事务所开展提醒告诫，市注协负责对本地区其余事 务所开展提醒告诫。 同时，省注协将跟踪监测统一监管平台审计报告收费信息及网上中介服务超市、政府采购智慧云平台中 事务所投标报价等信息。未按照《会计师事务所执业许可和监督管理办法》（财政部令第97号）规定期 限及时、准确报备业务审计报告收费信息的，将记入会员诚信档案并予以重点监管。此外，省注协将结 合事务所年度报备工作收集各事务所人员工时收费信息，开展监测分析作为低价低质行为检查处理的参 考。 南都讯 记者卢婉珊近日，记者从广东省注册会计师协会（以下简称"省注协"）获悉，为进一步规范行 业审计秩序和提升审计质量，广东省注册会计师行业启动了"内卷式"竞争综合治理工作。通过建立投诉 举报、收费监测、日常提醒告诫三类机制，重点查处低价低质审计行为，多举措规范行业秩序，助力行 业高质量发展，更好服务全省经济社会发展。 当前，省注协已设立投诉举报渠道 ...

BOLINGBROOK, Ill., Nov. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When it comes to launching or growing a company, one of the most crucial early decisions any small business owner must make is selecting the right business structure. According to a HelloNation article, this choice has far-reaching consequences for taxes, operations, and long-term planning. Karen Eberhart Metcalfe of Eberhart Accounting Services, PC in Bolingbrook, Illinois, shares her professional insights on the differences between an LLC and an S-Corp, ...

This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. The Financial Accounting Standards Board has averted political pressure to rescind income tax disclosure rules (Topic 740) issued in 2023, with the spending bill signed into law this week by President Donald Trump not including a provision tucked in an earlier proposal that threatened FASB funding if it did not withdraw the standard.    While FASB is an independent entity fu ...

From my perspective, it's not necessarily about automating accountants wholesale. It's about empowering them to automate some of the boring work that I did back in back in the day when I was doing the job and really shifting the role to be a little bit more like a technologist and less like a number cruncher or a bean counter. >> A lot of my guests, whether it was in legal or banking, they they make the same case, but we're empowering our employees.>> Yeah. >> And I have to raise an eyebrow. Really.I mean, ...

AI in Accounting - Floqast CEO 认为会计行业存在利用 AI 转变角色的巨大机会 [1] - AI 技术可用于填补美国会计行业的人才缺口 [1]

Group 1 - The Hong Kong government is promoting AI development through a "dual-engine" strategy, with the Financial Secretary evaluating the opportunities and potential risks of AI in auditing firms [1] - The advancement of technology, particularly AI, is changing the work and value of accountants, with a global focus on expanding auditing and assurance services while ensuring the credibility of sustainability reports [1] - Hong Kong faces a shortage of accounting talent, prompting collaboration between the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and professional institutions to implement educational and professional development programs [1] Group 2 - Hong Kong has become a platform for many mainland enterprises to expand internationally, leveraging its financial and professional services for trade financing, supply chain and fund management, cross-border taxation, and ESG consulting [2] - Over 300 companies are currently queued to list in Hong Kong, making it a world leader in capital markets [2] - Hong Kong facilitates the connection between mainland enterprises and international markets, promoting the alignment of mainland standards with international standards [2]

Labor Market Overview - LinkedIn's jobs report indicates a 6% year-over-year decrease in hiring for October [1] - The hiring rate on LinkedIn is down more than 24% compared to pre-pandemic levels [1][3] - The job market shows stability with hiring and quits remaining consistent with September figures [2][3] - The number of available jobs relative to job seekers on LinkedIn has remained relatively stable [3] Impact on Graduates - College graduates with bachelor's degrees in entry-level roles are performing in line with the overall labor market [5] - Individuals with advanced degrees (MBAs, JDs) are experiencing worse job market outcomes [5] Industry Specific Slowdowns - Industries such as technology, media, legal, accounting, consulting, and financial services have experienced the most significant slowdowns due to rising interest rates [6] - These industries have been disproportionately affected by the labor market slowdown [6]