Accounting Guide

Accounting Guide
Author: AICPA
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1948306662

It is critical to understand the complexities of the specialized accounting and regulatory requirements needed for the broker-dealer industry. This comprehensive guide has been designed to be beneficial for a wide range of professionals within the broker-dealer industry. Updates to this edition are to conform the content to current accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The updates include: SEC Release No. 34-86073, Amendment to Single Issuer Exemption for Broker-Dealers; ASU No. 2018-09, Codification Improvements; and, SEC Release Nos. 33-10532; 34-83875; IC-33203, Disclosure Update and Simplification. In addition, this edition features a new example disclosure note for revenue from contracts with customers, which has been added to the guide's illustrative financial statements and footnote disclosures.

Investor and Industry Perspectives on Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers

Investor and Industry Perspectives on Investment Advisers and Broker-Dealers
Author: Angela A. Hung
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Total Pages: 151
Release: 2008-03-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0833045016

In theory, financial professionals are relatively distinct: A broker-dealer conducts transactions in securities on behalf of itself and others; and an investment adviser provides advice to others regarding securities. Different laws regulate each type of professional, but boundaries have blurred. This report examines current business practices and investor understanding of each type.

Audits of Brokers and Dealers in Securities

Audits of Brokers and Dealers in Securities
Author: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Stockbrokerage Auditing Subcommittee
Publisher: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Total Pages: 220
Release: 1989
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Accounting Guide: Brokers and Dealers in Securities 2017

Accounting Guide: Brokers and Dealers in Securities 2017
Author: AICPA.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2017-12-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1945498323

The 2017 edition gives up-to-date industry-specific guidance needed to be able to tailor operations with the most current standards and regulations. Included are new best practices and interpretive guidance to industry-specific considerations, this guide has you covered. This edition offers “best practice” discussion of industry-specific issues such as fair value accounting and related disclosures, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements. Further, new guidance on initial margin has been approved in accordance with applicable AICPA requirements.