Business Briefs 2012
Issue Brief: Business Briefs 2012 Published on August 07, 2012
AICPA Professional Standards
Be sure you have the most comprehensive publication of standards applicable to non-public entities: AICPA Professional Standards. This publication is a reference of the current pronouncements on AICPA professional standards, along with a section detailing the applicability of AICPA and PCAOB standards.
Health Care Entities -- AICPA Audit and Accounting Guide
This guide provides "how-to" guidance on planning, performing and reporting on Health Care engagements, as well as information for members in practice in the Health Care industry. It explains the accounting and auditing for many types of Health Care issues, including up-to-date information on recently issued FASB Accounting Standards Updates and GASB Statements and their effects on the industry. This guide has been fully conformed to reflect the new standards resulting from the Clarity Project.
The Engagement Letter: Best Practices and Examples
This Practice Aid provides guidance on developing engagement letters in accordance with applicable AICPA Professional Standards, supplemented with best practice recommendations to ensure the engagement letter is as effective as possible in clearly documenting the terms of the engagement. Illustrative examples are provided throughout all chapters so practitioners can easily apply the requirements and recommendations for auditing, compilation, review, and certain attestation engagements.