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  • WEDC still processing grant applications

    July 8, 2020

    The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. continues to process more than 30,000 We’re All In applications after the grant program’s extended deadline ended June 26.

  • Accounting struggles to attract Black students

    July 8, 2020

    A new AICPA survey places the percentage of African American students graduating with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting at just 5%.

  • IRS unveils 2019 Data Book

    July 7, 2020

    The IRS recently unveiled the 2019 IRS Data Book, featuring a redesigned format that provides a different and expanded look at the agency’s accomplishments during the past year.

  • Names of some PPP recipients released

    July 6, 2020

    The Small Business Administration and Treasury have released the names of all organizations that received Paycheck Protection Program forgivable loans of $150,000 or more.

  • Trump signs PPP extension

    July 6, 2020

    President Trump signed a bill July 4 that reopens the application window for the Paycheck Protection Program until Aug. 8.

  • Managers report rise in productivity

    July 6, 2020

    A majority of workers and managers say productivity has risen or stayed the same since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey.

  • GASB delves into financial statement elements

    July 5, 2020

    GASB proposed June 1 a concepts statement addressing recognition of financial statement elements.

  • Answers to PPP lender accounting questions

    July 4, 2020

    The AICPA discusses a range of lender accounting issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program in new Technical Questions and Answers posted online.

  • WEDC shares COVID-19 impact report

    July 3, 2020

    A new report by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. outlines a plan to help the state recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Tracking down cryptocurrency

    July 2, 2020

    Forensic accountants are combining old-fashioned sleuthing techniques with complex blockchain investigations as criminals increasingly turn to cryptocurrencies to launder the proceeds of fraud.