J.B. Maverick is an active trader, commodity futures broker, and stock market analyst 17+ years of experience, in addition to 10+ years of experience as a finance writer and book editor. Amy is an ACA ...

Navigating the path to becoming a publicly traded company is a significant milestone for any organization. As a micro-cap IPO advisor and investor, I’ve witnessed how the success of this transition ...

Preparing a financial statement is the last step in the accounting cycle before the cycle starts over in a new period. After the accounts have been adjusted and closed, the financial statements are ...

When it is time to bring in an external audit firm — perhaps because lenders, investors or a regulatory body triggered the need to audit your financial statements — preparation and responsiveness are ...

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Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Accountants in public practice who prepare financial statements for clients will find significant changes in new standards for accounting and review services that were issued in October. Statement on ...

The American Institute of CPAs' Accounting and Review Services Committee clarified a standard on financial statement preparation as part of a client advisory services engagement. The new Statement on ...