2017 - Page 7 of 20 - Journal of Accountancy

The magazines

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2017 tax software survey

Take a look at how CPA preparers rated their software’s performance and support, their likes and dislikes, and whether they would recommend their product to someone starting a tax practice.

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Deductions disallowed for operator of Larry Bird’s former house as a B&B

The French Lick, Ind., property was used for personal purposes more than 14 days per year, the Tax Court holds.

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PCAOB proposes amendments

Changes are sought for auditing accounting estimates and use of the work of specialists.

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Hedging may get easier under new FASB accounting standard

Investors said accounting rules made hedge accounting less understandable.

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Internal-use software regs. could be boon for financial services industry

Financial institutions could benefit from new regulations that make it easier for taxpayers to take the research credit for the costs of developing software.

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FASB issues maintenance update for Accounting Standards Codification

Topic 952, Franchisors, is the first to be simplified in structure.

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IASB addresses uncertainty in accounting for income taxes

IFRIC 23 adds to the requirements of IAS 12.

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Line items

IRS announces first batch of CPEOs; Letter ruling and closing agreement fees now payable online; Leveraged spinoffs removed from IRS no-ruling list; HSA limits increase slightly

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Managing the risks associated with models

Accountants in all industries can play a meaningful role in the mitigation of model risk at their organizations.

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Staffing concerns again top list of CPA firm issues

Talent and technology remain high-impact issues.

August 1, 2017

2017 tax software survey: Individual product survey responses

Online-only: Contact information, basic packages and their features are shown below for selected products receiving more than one reply in the survey.

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PCAOB expands auditors’ reporting duties, with emphasis on ‘critical’ matters

The audit report gets major changes for the first time in decades.

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Use of trust disclaimers in estate planning

A beneficiary’s disclaimer could adjust the results of an existing irrevocable trust.

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Mandy Nelson, CPA, a partner in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice, says training professionals to understand and apply standards requires a careful analysis of how much time should be devoted to each of the most challenging topics.

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Printing: Reader recommends skinny fonts

As the reader points out, Microsoft offers a skinnier version of Calibri called Calibri Light that can save money.

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From ‘wallflower’ to confident leader

Kimberly Hardy, CPA/CFF, designed a mentoring program at Matthews, Cutrer & Lindsay and provides tips for helping firm veterans teach newcomers.

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Louisiana CPA receives Public Service Award

Joseph Zanco, executive vice president and CFO for Home Bank, received the AICPA’s 2016 Public Service Award for Individuals for his efforts to improve the Acadiana area of Louisiana.

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Get ready for Gen Z

A new generation is entering the workforce, but don’t mistake them for Millennials.

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Award recognizes 2016 CPA Exam’s top scorers

Fifty-eight CPA candidates qualified to receive the 2016 Elijah Watt Sells Award, which recognizes outstanding performance on the CPA Examination.

August 1, 2017

Association, CPA.com launch Startup Accelerator

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants and CPA.com are launching an initiative to provide funding and support to early-stage companies developing innovative technologies for the accounting profession.