2016 - Page 21 of 22 - Journal of Accountancy

The magazines

January 1, 2016

AICPA, CIMA propose deeper partnership

Association would integrate operations, strategy, and management.

January 1, 2016

SEC penalties total $4.2 billion in FY 2015

Actions for federal securities laws violations set a record high.

January 1, 2016

A day late, a dollar short

An otherwise “innocent spouse” could still be liable for penalties and interest.

January 1, 2016

PCC will continue to explore GAAP alternatives

Council’s advisory role to FASB will be expanded.

January 1, 2016

Bookkeeping or preparation service? That is the question

The Center for Plain English Accounting provides considerations for accountants to help them determine whether an engagement is considered a bookkeeping service or a preparation service that would require adherence to the requirements of SSARS No. 21.

January 1, 2016

Tax season launches

Despite another year of uncertainty about congressional passage of retroactive “extender” provisions, CPAs’ tax season can benefit from these tips and resources.

January 1, 2016

Brand-building tips for small firms and sole practitioners

Whether it’s something quirky, such as flying to work, or more mainstream, such as serving a specialized market, creating a brand can help you grow a business and stand out in a crowded market.

January 1, 2016

User-friendly internet: Carlton’s pondering

I wonder if those websites know they are pushing some of their readers away with their convoluted reading format, perhaps forever.

January 1, 2016

Germano receives profession’s highest honor in taxation

Lisa C. Germano, CPA, CGMA, the co-founder, president, and general counsel of Actuarial Benefits & Design Co. based in Midlothian, Va., received the 2015 Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award, the highest honor bestowed by the accounting profession in the area of taxation.

January 1, 2016

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

AI risks CPAs should know

Are you ready for the AI revolution in accounting? This JofA Technology Q&A article explores the top risks CPAs face—from hallucinations to deepfakes—and ways to mitigate them.