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Accounting for Share-based Payments

Companies have long used share-based payments to reward, incentivize and retain employees.

ASC 606 Overview

By now, virtually all companies have adopted ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

ASC 842 Overview

ASC 842 is one of the most significant changes in accounting to come about recently, next to

Accounting for Embedded Derivatives

If you have a debt or equity financial instrument, chances are it has embedded derivatives

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Accounting for Variable Interest Entities

Variable interest entities (VIEs) came into the spotlight after the downfall of Enron. Before the Enron scandal, these special purpose

ASC 350 vs. ASC 360 Impairment Models

With the impact of COVID on the economy, impairments have become a focal point. When things are going bad, it creates pressure on a

Accounting for asset acquisitions vs. business combinations

One of the key accounting determinations when dealing with an M&A transaction is whether the acquisition was of a business

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Accounting for Investments

Investments come in many forms. Companies purchase investments so that they can make a return (in the form of interest income, share

Segment Reporting and Reporting Unit Analysis

Segment reporting continues to be a focus area of financial reporting for public companies. Segment reporting

Accounting for Business Combinations

Accounting for business combinations is an area that typically requires technical accounting resources. Depending

Accounting for Collaboration Agreements

Collaboration agreements are common in certain industries, including the life science and technology industries.

Accounting for Credit Losses (ASC 326)

Along with the new revenue and lease standards, the new standard for credit losses represented a significant change to current

Accounting for Software Costs

As technology evolves and companies automate their business processes, companies will undoubtedly incur costs

Accounting for Termination and Other Postemployment Benefits

It has been almost three years since the pandemic started. Workforce reductions have

Accounting for Exit and Disposal Activities

We’re currently seeing certain industries hit hard due to growing too fast after the

Accounting for Debt Modifications

There are many reasons why companies refinance or restructure their debt. The market conditions and interest rate environment may

Accounting for Disposals of Long-lived Assets

There are multiple reasons and ways to dispose of a long-lived asset or asset group.

Accounting for Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures

Companies often have equity ownership in other companies or ventures that do not

Accounting for Foreign Currency Transactions

Many companies have transactions in foreign currencies, either through foreign subsidiaries

Accounting for Cash Flow Hedges

One of the most powerful risk mitigation tools for companies comes in the form of derivatives. A derivative is a separate contract

Going Concern

Companies that have recurring losses, negative cash flow from operations, and a significant accumulated deficit are all at risk

Accounting for Warrants

Warrants are often issued in conjunction with debt to help raise capital and are used to incentivize investors seeking potential upside

Accounting for Dividends

Companies pay dividends to their shareholders in cash, other assets, or stock to generate an additional return for the

Accounting for Convertible Debt

Convertible debt instruments have features that permit or require the holder to convert the instrument into the issuer’s equity securities.

Accounting for Sale and Leaseback Transactions

Sale and leaseback transactions have become more common due to the benefits of this type of financing, especially in a tight capital market.