Accountants continue to find it difficult to keep abreast of the flood of issuances by FASB and AICPA, as well as the numerous interpretations and bulletins issued to explain them. This highly regarded reference is relied on by a considerable part of the accounting profession in their day-to-day work. Accountants, auditors, bankers, lawyers, financial analysts, and other preparers and users of accounting information will turn to this resource again and again for reliable answers to questions on accounting and financial reporting.
The rules and regulations governing accounting of the software industry are very different from other industries. The software industry has unique accounting concerns, such as capitalization of development costs and software revenue recognition. Detailed implementation guidance is provided for all rules and regulations. This special report covers the recently released AICPA Statement of Position 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition. This statement was developed to address the shortcomings of SOP 91-1 and establishes an overall framework from which constituents must develop more specific revenue recognition practices. SOP 97-2 addresses the accounting for revenue earned from licensing, selling, and otherwise marketing of software.
Accountants continue to find it difficult to keep abreast of the flood of issuances by FASB and AICPA, as well as the numerous interpretations and bulletins issued to explain them. Accountants' Handbook, Eleventh Edition, 2009 Cumulative Supplement has the longest tradition of providing comprehensive coverage to accounting professionals. It provides quick, understandable, and thorough exposure to complex accounting-related subjects. As well, it demystifies the complexity of accounting principles and the practice that dominates the accounting industry increases. For accountants, CFOs, controllers.
Known as the accountant's ``Bible,'' it has now been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest financial reporting and corporate accounting procedures in one volume. Authoritative contributors from the Big Eight accounting firms cover all the essential topics and issues related to financial reporting with the emphasis on analysis and interpretation, rather than restatements of standards and pronouncements. In addition, it will be more practice-oriented with real-world examples and illustrations, and will now be supplemented annually, so you'll never be out of date or out of touch with the latest procedures in the accounting field.
Known as the accountant's ``Bible,'' it has now been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest financial reporting and corporate accounting procedures in one volume. Authoritative contributors from the Big Eight accounting firms cover all the essential topics and issues related to financial reporting with the emphasis on analysis and interpretation, rather than restatements of standards and pronouncements. In addition, it will be more practice-oriented with real-world examples and illustrations, and will now be supplemented annually, so you'll never be out of date or out of touch with the latest procedures in the accounting field.
The financial expert's guide to best practices for litigation services Litigation Services Handbook is the litigation "bible" for accountants, economists, and other financial experts. Newly updated to reflect recent rulings and changes in law and procedure, this uniquely useful guide covers all aspects of litigation services, with a focus on investigation throughout. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field, and draws upon their institutional knowledge, experience, and techniques to give you a concrete framework for trial preparation, testimony presentation, deposition, fraud investigation, and more. A wealth of cases illustrates how to prove damages, and gives you real-world insight into the entire litigation process from a financial expert's perspective. The discussion includes Sarbanes-Oxley implementation, new technological tools, and the practical consideration of court appearances. The need for financial experts to act as witness and consultant to litigating attorneys is growing faster than litigation itself, and it's important for practitioners offering their services to have a firm grasp of the necessary procedures and expectations surrounding effective financial litigation consultation. This guide provides the most up-to-date case law and best practices financial experts need to know. Understand the accountant's role in litigation Conduct a thorough investigation that proves damages Present your testimony accurately, thoroughly, and eloquently Maintain authority under direct and cross examination Twenty years ago, few certified public accountants or economists offered litigation-related services; now, a large number devote their practice to this area. As the practice evolves, so do the procedures, tools, and methods. Comprehensive and up-to-date, Litigation Services Handbook is the indispensable reference that every practitioner needs to succeed in offering litigation support services.
