The Tax Court denies the taxpayers’ claimed loss on the sale of their former home followed by an exclusion of cancellation-of-debt income.
Guidance addresses partnership accounting when IRS collects underpayments
A new TQA discusses taxes on partnership income.
Gravel mining income not exempt under Native American treaties
The Tax Court holds that the treaty provisions apply to tribes, not individuals.
How US consumers are fighting identity theft
Cybercrime losses hit $19.4 billion in 2017.
Keeping covenants: Getting debt ratios right
A 2015 change by FASB can affect debt covenant ratios and has the potential to move companies out of compliance with their restriction thresholds.
New GASB standard addresses debt disclosures
Direct borrowings and direct placements are to be presented separately.
CPA toolkit: Steps for improving your writing skills
Poorly written documents can reflect poorly on the individual as well as your organization. If you share my concerns, here are corrective measures you might consider.
How board members can perform oversight of cybersecurity risks
A new CAQ tool addresses the topic.
‘Address’ the risk of being your client’s mailbox
Permitting a client to use a CPA firm’s address exposes the firm to potential problems.
How audit committees can evaluate lease accounting implementation
The standard starts to take effect next year.
Accounting firms: The next generation
The article provides a glimpse into a future dominated by fast access to big data and driven by intelligent technology applications deployed by a new breed of CPA practices.
Child tax credit now higher, more widely available
Middle-income taxpayers are more likely to have a greater benefit than before.
IRA distribution to pay spousal support is taxable
The Tax Court holds that writing checks from funds distributed is not a transfer of an account interest incident to divorce.
Tax overhaul may fuel life settlement industry
A doubled estate/gift tax exemption makes policies less necessary, while more favorable basis rules decrease gain on their sale.
Erik Anspach, CPA, CGMA
Erik Anspach, CPA, CGMA, the CFO for Bison Engineering Inc., says managing finance and IT requires up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology while understanding that he doesn’t possess the expertise to fix all the problems himself.
AICPA issues nonauthoritative guidance for payroll audits
The TQAs discuss engagement and representation letters.
Retaining stellar tax professionals
Retain an all-star staff by providing employees exceptional on-the-job experiences.
Ask the expert: Technology
Jennifer Warawa, EVP of Partners, Accountants and Alliances at Sage, discusses the changing role of the accountant.
New IFRS conceptual framework revises foundational reporting concepts
Information about performance and position is prioritized.
Captive insurance: Avoiding the risks
Survive IRS scrutiny of this potentially valuable arrangement.
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