2015 - Page 13 of 22 - Journal of Accountancy

The magazines

June 1, 2015

Resizing your home

Q: Is it possible in Word 2013 to simultaneously resize a large number of photos and then rotate those photos that need rotating?

June 1, 2015

Amy West, CPA, CGMA

Amy West, CPA, CGMA, the CFO of AHRC in New York City, explains how the not-for-profit organization is accommodating increasingly sophisticated donors and changing its operating model.

June 1, 2015

Preferability and the private company alternatives

A FASB principle for accounting policy decisions may affect when private companies are able to elect GAAP financial reporting alternatives developed by the Private Company Council.

June 1, 2015

Don’t lose momentum on revenue recognition standard

Numerous changes, including a proposed delay in the effective date, are in play for the new revenue recognition standard. Here’s what preparers need to know and why they need to work toward implementation.

June 1, 2015

The future of marketing: Thriving in a digital world

Learn how digital marketing techniques such as social media and content marketing can work side by side with traditional referral marketing to broaden your pool of potential clients and convert online browsers to customers.

June 1, 2015

Helping S corporations avoid unreasonable compensation audits

The IRS aggressively audits S corporations to make sure they do not disguise compensation as distributions to shareholders. Here’s what tax preparers need to know to avoid red flags in S corporation returns.

June 1, 2015

Experts warn of cybersecurity ‘storm’: Technology round table, part 2

In the second of two parts, the tone at the fourth annual JofA accounting technology round table turns tense as the experts discuss the cybersecurity vulnerabilities they see in the accounting profession.

June 1, 2015

Final regulations amend broker basis reporting requirements

Basis calculation elections, OID on tax-exempt obligations, and Sec. 1256 option transfers to other brokers are among areas addressed.

June 1, 2015

Tax engagement letters

Use of this important practice tool can minimize professional liability risk, reduce confusion, improve collections, and ensure clients have a good understanding of the practitioner’s role.

June 1, 2015

Due diligence with CPA firm subcontractors

The legal and professional responsibilities of a CPA firm related to privacy of client data also extend to the actions of their subcontractors.

June 1, 2015

Scanning the scanner market

Q: I’ve finally decided to break down, buy an inexpensive scanner, and go paperless; what type of scanner should I get?

June 1, 2015

Expanding your app-titude

A monthly look at mobile apps that can make the CPA’s job and life better. This month: Coinbase and IRS2Go.

June 1, 2015

Internal pressures challenge internal auditors’ objectivity

Find out how internal auditors can maintain their objectivity in the face of pressure to omit or modify an important audit finding.

June 1, 2015

Taxes and the rescission doctrine

This doctrine allows taxpayers to “unwind” a tax transaction.

June 1, 2015

FASB simplifies presentation of debt issuance costs

The standard is designed to reduce unnecessary complexity.

June 1, 2015

U.S. abode binds Russian-employed taxpayer

A taxpayer’s strong ties to the United States led to denial of the foreign earned income exclusion despite his spending half his time living and working overseas.

June 1, 2015

Treasury provides information and online sign-up for new myRA accounts

The Treasury Department began providing information about myRA retirement savings accounts for individuals and employers and an electronic application.

June 1, 2015