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SEC proposes rules regarding security-based swap execution facilities

SEC proposes rules regarding security-based swap execution facilities

The SEC has proposed rules to create a regime for the registration and regulation of security-based swap execution facilities.
Accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets

Accounting for obligations to safeguard crypto-assets

SAB 121 includes guidance for entities that have obligations to safeguard crypto-assets held for their platform users.
Domestic producer prices rose 11.2% in March amid Ukraine war

Domestic producer prices rose 11.2% in March amid Ukraine war

The producer price index for final goods and services rose 11.2% from a year ago, posting double digit growth for the third month in row. For March alone…
The illusion of inventory and price controls in the current economy

The illusion of inventory and price controls in the current economy

Disruptions of supply chains have renewed calls for political authorities to do something about soaring prices. Is this the time for price controls? No.
ASC 740: Q1 2022 Provision Considerations

ASC 740: Q1 2022 Provision Considerations

A roundup of global income tax considerations and changes in tax law for corporations preparing income tax provisions under ASC 740 for the first quarter of 2022.
SAS 136: Changes to the auditor’s report

SAS 136: Changes to the auditor’s report

For employee benefit plans subject to ERISA, Statement on Auditing Standards No. 136 changes the look of the auditor’s report.
White House releases budget; Treasury releases FY 2023 Greenbook

White House releases budget; Treasury releases FY 2023 Greenbook

Treasury Greenbook highlights fiscal year priorities of the Administration. It includes $2.5 trillion in revenue proposals and continues the theme of increases in high-income and corporate taxation.
The Best in Employee Benefit Plan Reporting

The Best in Employee Benefit Plan Reporting

At Vasquez & Company LLP, we see the importance of having a credible business advisor and partner to evaluate your organization’s efficiencies and fiscal fitness for future operations.
Executive Order provides path to regulation of digital assets

Executive Order provides path to regulation of digital assets

Executive Order provides an outline for next steps related to guidance and regulation in the digital asset space.
Inflation has risen – can I really raise my prices?

Inflation has risen – can I really raise my prices?

As companies across industries continue to grapple with inflation, more executives are taking a closer look at whether to increase prices.
The Real Economy: March 2022

The Real Economy: March 2022

This month’s issue of The Real Economy examines rising inflation’s impact on middle market businesses.
Updated practice aid: Accounting for digital assets

Updated practice aid: Accounting for digital assets

The AICPA Digital Assets Working Group has updated a practice aid regarding the accounting for and auditing of digital assets.
Proposed PFIC regulations revise reporting by US partnerships

Proposed PFIC regulations revise reporting by US partnerships

IRS issued proposed PFIC regulations which impact US partners with foreign assets held through US partnerships.
Navigating the uncertain fates of Build Back Better and key tax issues

Navigating the uncertain fates of Build Back Better and key tax issues

Uncertainty about significant tax changes proposed in the Build Back Better bill require attention and action from taxpayers.