Global watchdogs to probe private equity ownership of audit firms

Move comes as buyout groups, attracted by cash flows and a market ripe for consolidation, snap up mid-tier accountants ...
Accounting Today

Complexities abound in debt and equity accounting and valuation

As part of their capital structure, companies may use both debt and equity financing to fund the purchase of a business or assets or for ongoing operations. Properly accounting for these types of ...
Crain's Chicago Business

Why private-equity investors see a target-rich environment in Chicago's accounting biz

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Private-equity investors are circling accounting firms as ...
Financial Planning

Private equity 'revolution' brings risks to wealth and accounting

Private equity capital is driving a "revolution" in the wealth management and accounting industries, but its ties to credit from non-bank lenders could pose risks, a new study found. Those elevated ...
Financial Planning

Private equity isn't a silver bullet

While the influx of private equity into the accounting profession has brought much-needed capital and a welcome alternative to firms, it's definitely not for everyone, say experts. In fact, the ...
Finextra

3 ways accounting software streamlines financial management for Private Equity firms

With approximately £250 billion actively invested in UK companies, Private Equity plays a critical role in supporting businesses. Yet, managing the financial complexity of diverse portfolios can be a ...
The Business Journals

Private equity is coming for accounting firms. Some fear a 'reckoning'

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Only a few years ago, private ...
Investopedia

What's the difference between free cash flow to equity and accounting profits?

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner ...
JD Supra

Are Your Equity Grant Practices Ready for SEC Disclosure and Accounting Requirements?

New SEC disclosure requirements take effect soon. Together with recent accounting guidance, it’s timely for companies to review their equity grant practices and any vulnerabilities to criticism for ...
FOX40 News

Private Equity Will Fail to Alter the Basic Nature of the Accounting Profession

CPA Trendlines - Actionable Intelligence for the Tax, Accounting & Finance Community Capstone Marketing: Six months from now, your firm won't be the same firm it is today. Barry Melancon, the ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Charities Should Be Held to ‘Philanthropic Equity’ Standards

It is time for nonprofit accounting standards to recognize the concept of “philanthropic equity.” For too long, donors have looked at nonprofit financial statements and believed that as much money as ...