The Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) is the AICPA’s national A&A resource center, sponsored by the Private Companies Practice Section. The CPEA’s team of experts assists members with their accounting, auditing, attest, review, and compilation needs by sharing technical advice and guidance in a straight-forward manner.
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“The Center for Plain English Accounting is our Firm’s most valuable resource provided by the AICPA. Their webcasts and reports are concise, informative and provide numerous tips, examples and best practices which we have incorporated in our practice. Their on-site training and technical inquiry support is unsurpassed. Our membership in the CPEA and use of their resources has led to a direct improvement in our engagements, services and client communications. I would recommend membership in the CPEA to all Firms if they are not already participating."
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Recent Reports
Equity Investments & Presentation of Financial Assets/Liabilities: Impacts of ASU 2016-01
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Special Issues Related to Accounting for Partnerships
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Employee Benefit Plan Audits: Current Considerations & Reminders
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Accounting in the Fog of War: Treatment of PPP Loans
May 13, 2020
Small Business Loans Under the Payroll Protection Program: Issues Related to CPA Involvement
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Common Questions Related to Unique Financial Statement Presentations
April 22, 2020
Comprehensive Income: Presentation and Disclosure Requirements – Part 2
April 22, 2020
Recent Alerts
FASB Votes to Defer Effective Date of FASB ASC 606 + Confirms & Clarifies Deferral of FASB ASC 842
May 21, 2020
Effective Dates of SAS Nos. 134-140 Delayed
April 21, 2020
FASB Issues Q&As: Lease Modifications Due to COVID-19
April 15, 2020
SAS No. 140 Issued: Conforming Changes Related to New Auditor Reporting Model
April 14, 2020
FASB Proposes to Defer Effective Dates: Lease Standard & Revenue Standard for Franchisors
April 8, 2020
CARES Act (Stimulus Package): Financial Reporting Provisions for Financial Institutions
March 27, 2020
