FEI Weekly

March 5, 2015

Computer nerds make bank (and trouble) while FASB is considering kicking the Rev Rec can down the road.

The Career With the Biggest Financial Payoff

Bloomberg

Computer scientists and quants will pull in a return on investment of $584,339 over 20 years—more than quadruple what artists will see.

FASB to Meet in April to Weigh Deferral Of New Revenue Recognition Rules

Bloomberg BNA

The Financial Accounting Standards Board plans to meet in April to consider a possible deferral of the new, far-reaching standard on revenue recognition.

30 Master’s Degree Programs for Accounting Students That Cost Under $25,500

AccountingWeb

With tuition and fees totaling $18,486, Weber State had the lowest cost among the 170 AACSB-accredited schools that were reviewed.

Rubio, Lee Offer Details On Tax Plan That Would Cut Corporate, Individual Rates

McClatchy DC

The plan would set corporation taxes at 25 percent, and eliminate taxes on dividends and capital gains at the individual level.

Noble Group Promises More Transparency After Attack On Accounting

Reuters

Noble Group pledged to provide more disclosures and issued a strong rebuttal to claims of improper accounting made by an anonymous research firm.