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Enrolled Agent vs. CPA: Understanding the Differences

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What is a certified public accountant (CPA)? CPAs, or certified public accountants, are licensed professionals who offer a wide range of financial services, including tax preparation and planning, auditing, financial accounting, and consulting.

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What is the CPA Exam? A complete guide.

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Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR): This material covers financial statements, local and state government regulation, and other key financial reporting concepts. This section is valuable if youre seeking roles in IT auditing, information security management, systems analysis, risk management, or compliance.

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6 Practical Budget Apps for Your Finances

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It gives you access to custom budgeting reports and financial coaching. The free version requires you to enter information manually. Cost A free EveryDollar account is available, but its features are limited. And its centralized dashboard helps you track your financial accounts and savings goals all in one place.

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Bill Payment Fraud: How to Protect Your Business from Scams and Unauthorised Transactions

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Phishing Scams Cybercriminals pose as trusted entities, such as banks or suppliers, to steal sensitive financial information. Verify Payment Requests Always confirm invoice details directly with vendors using official contact information. Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for financial accounts.

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Inside GASB's far-reaching agenda

Accounting Today

In late 2023, GASB issued Statement 102 , "Certain Risk Disclosures," requiring state and local governments to provide financial statement users with information about specific risks when circumstances make a government vulnerable to a heightened possibility of loss or harm. Governmental Accounting Standards Board chairman Joel M.

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Financial accounting basics

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Related Courses Accountants’ Guidebook Bookkeeper Education Bundle Bookkeeping Guidebook What are the Basics of Financial Accounting? This article gives an overview of financial accounting basics for the non-accountant. Its orientation is toward recording financial information about a business.

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The difference between cost accounting and financial accounting

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Related Courses Accountants’ Guidebook Cost Accounting Fundamentals There are a number of differences between cost accounting and financial accounting , which are noted below. Report Content A financial report contains an aggregation of the financial information recorded through the accounting system.