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Cross-Listed Companies, Navigating International Reporting Standards 

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For example, while South African companies follow International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the US requires compliance with its Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). IFRS is principles-based and allows for some judgment in financial reporting, while GAAP is more rigid, rules-based, and less forgiving.

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From Jo’burg to Jakarta: The CFO’s Passport to Global Control

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IFRS, local GAAP)? Also consider: Where profits will be taxed Whether foreign tax credits apply Withholding taxes on dividends, royalties, and interest Double taxation agreements Transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements Work with local tax advisors and international legal counsel early in the process.

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Forecasting Future Fraud: Q&A With Joanne Horton Of Warwick Business School

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The key benefit of Benfords law is that it doesnt matter what kind of firm it ispublic, private, what accounting policies it follows, what currency it operates in, whether its loss-making, whether its a growth company, highly leveraged or no leverage at allmakes absolutely no difference. And its incredibly difficult.

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Pitney Bowes replaces CFO after only months in seat

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Evans “has a proven record of helping businesses successfully allocate capital, manage their balance sheets and pursue enhanced profitability. In its second quarter, the company’s revenue ticked down to $462 million, a 6% decrease year-over-year, but the company’s GAAP net income improved , hitting $29.9 million, compared to a $24.9

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Profit and loss – get financial insight

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The profit and loss statement is one of the main parts of the annual statement that companies must prepare at the end of a financial year, along with the cash flow statement and accounting balance sheet. This article discusses influential factors, advantages, and common problems considering the profit and loss statement.

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How Do I Forecast with Tax Code 280E?

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In simple terms, that means the cannabis industry taxable income is closer to its revenue rather than profit. The difference between cost of goods sold and ordinary business expenses is well defined in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) but routinely ignored by small business bookkeeping services. Interest expense.

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Cash App Drives Square Strong Q2 Results

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Analysts at Refinitiv, the London-based global provider of financial market data, had predicted a 5 cent loss. Square’s net loss for the Q2 was $11 million on a GAAP basis. Its Cash App , which competes head-to-head with PayPal’s Venmo , was the key factor that drove Square’s profitability in Q2. Wednesday (Aug.