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Learn MorePaycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan recipients may soon have yet another form to complete to be eligible for loan forgiveness. On October 26, the SBA published a 30-day notice for comments in the Federal Register, which included two “loan necessity questionnaires”: SBA Form 3509, which targets...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 2/17/21 Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its modernization plan, significantly altering the framework for derivatives used by registered investment companies (including mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds and business development companies)....
Read MoreTo address the myriad of regulations over the investment industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provides a variety of guidance and reference materials to industry stakeholders. As a part of that effort, since November 1994, the Chief Accountant’s Office within the SEC Division...
Read MoreUnderstanding and applying for forgiveness for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans continue to be a priority, and a challenge, for many loan recipients. Below offers the latest updates and clarifications to help you prepare. 1. SBA Releases Simplified Forgiveness Forms for Smaller Loans On...
Read MoreThis blog was updated 2/17/21 Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continued its modernization plan and updated rules related to auditor independence requirements. Auditors must be independent of audit clients both “in fact and in appearance.” Over the past two decades...
Read MoreThe IRS has released highly anticipated proposed regulations that provide critical guidance on Section 1031, or like-kind, exchanges in the wake of changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Most importantly, the proposed regs define the term “real property” for purposes of determining...
Read MoreThe pace and intricacies of regulatory change in the investment industry are, at times, nothing short of overwhelming. Yet, organizations in this space need to have a clear understanding of evolving regulations, their timing and overall impact. To help you stay up to date, below is Cohen &...
Read MoreMany businesses have begun applying for forgiveness of their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and Q4 of this year is when they will also need to decide how they will report the funds on their financial statements. It’s up to recipients of a PPP loan, whether forgiven or not, to account...
Read MoreIt is nearly impossible to overstate the importance of organizational governance. After all, effective governance ensures accountability, drives organizational ethics and values, and enables your business to achieve objectives. While there are numerous highly reputed frameworks that address...
Read MoreNot-for-profit organizations receive contributions in many shapes and forms. Over the years, stakeholders have expressed concerns regarding not-for-profit organizations and their lack of transparency surrounding contributed nonfinancial assets, such as fixed assets, supplies, materials and...
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