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AICPA Releases Final Guide on Valuation of Venture Capital and Private Equity Investments
The AICPA recently issued guidance for investment companies on how to apply fair value to their portfolio company investments. The accounting and valuation guide titled Valuation of Portfolio Company Investments of Venture Capital and Private Equity Funds and Other Investment Companies is intended to harmonize views of industry participants, auditors and valuation specialists. The guide provides nonauthoritative guidance and examples for preparers of financial statements, independent auditors and valuation specialists regarding the accounting for and valuation of portfolio company investments held by investment companies within the scope of FASB ASC 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies (including private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, and business development companies).
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Developments in anti-bribery and corruption enforcement
The latest issue of Eye on Fraud highlights anti-bribery and accounting provisions as well as trends and developments in FCPA investigations and enforcement actions.
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Join us in Las Vegas, November 4-6, for the AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Conference. Carefully crafted by a committee of thought leaders, this year’s agenda provides customized learning specific to your experience and area of expertise. Each session was created with a specific audience in mind to help participants push their career, and the profession, forward. Extend your experience by also considering the ABV/CFF Review Courses and Expert Witness Skills Workshop being co-located with this year’s conference.
Essential of Forensic Accounting
The Essentials of Forensic Accounting, 2nd Edition is an authoritative resource for educators, covering a comprehensive range of forensic accounting topics. As a foundation review, a reference book or as preparation for the Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®) Exam, this book makes abstract concepts come to life through illustrative examples, cases and explanations, helping you to understand and successfully navigate this complex area.
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If you’ve been considering taking the ABV or CFF credential exams, now is the time to act. With the purchase of the ABV Exam Review Course (in-person or on demand), the Business Valuation School, or Understanding Business Valuation, you’ll get the ABV exam for free. Similarly, with the purchase of the CFF Exam Review Course (in-person or on demand), you’ll get the CFF exam for free. This offer expires Oct. 31, 2019. |
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Bitcoin too slow to be long-term currency option
Bitcoin is the big name in cryptocurrencies today, but its relatively sloth-like transaction rate means that it can’t scale up to replace major currencies such as the dollar, says David Cieslak, CPA/CITP, CGMA, in this short Journal of Accountancy video. |
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