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."
– Mark D. Murphy, Managing Partner, LTSP, Inc.
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Recent Reports
Employee Benefit Plan Audits: Current Accounting, Auditing, & Regulatory Considerations
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Goodwill: Presentation and Disclosure Requirements
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Opening A/R Balance Disclosure: 2nd Year FASB ASC 606 Disclosure Trap
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Property, Plant, and Equipment Disclosure Requirements
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Clarifying Terms & Concepts in ASU 2021-10 & ASU 2018-08
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Employee Benefit Plan Audits: Time to Implement SAS 136 (AU-C 703)
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CPEA Compensation Series: Stock Appreciation Rights
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Noncompliance with ERC Eligibility Requirements: Accounting & Auditing Considerations
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CPEA Compensation Series: Restricted Stock Awards
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FASB ASC 606 Peer Review MFCs: The Initial Wave
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CPEA Report: Update on supplemental + other information requirements
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Recent Alerts
ASU 2022-02: Amendments Related to the Credit Losses Standard
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ASU 2022-01: Hedge Accounting Expansion & Clarification
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