Risk Management
Plan Ahead: Practice Continuation for Small Firms
By Suzanne M. Holl, CPA No one likes to think about it, but as we age, some of us … Read more
Engagement and Disengagement Letter Essentials
By Suzanne M. Holl, CPA Engagement and disengagement letters are two of the fundamental building blocks … Read more
Trustee Red Flags and Best Practices
Many clients look to CPAs as the natural choice to fulfill the trustee role, manage the assets, and carry out client wishes. For CPAs good at managing and minimizing the unique risk attributes of a trustee role, trustee work can be satisfying and rewarding. On the other hand, if a CPA underestimates trusteeship risk, what … Read more
Implications of Recent Professional Standards
Plaintiffs and their legal counsel often leverage noncompliance with professional standards to strengthen cases in support of allegations of harm caused by accountants. This article highlights risk management implications of recent professional standards and offers risk management tips regarding established standards governing financial statement services. Neither the Auditing Standards Board (“ASB”) nor the Accounting and … Read more
Corporate Transparency Act/ Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting — Risk Management Considerations for CPA Firms
The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted January 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, representing the most significant reformation of the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti–money laundering rules since the U.S. Patriot Act. The CTA is intended to address and guard against money laundering, terrorism financing, and other forms of … Read more
