2018 - Page 4 of 18 - Journal of Accountancy

The magazines

November 1, 2018

Meet the guest editors

We invited four CPAs who work for not-for-profits or serve them in public practice to help develop features for this issue, which focuses on important topics in the sector.

November 1, 2018

CPA Exam now offered in Europe

Most candidates are expected to be US expatriates.

November 1, 2018

Microsoft Excel: How to use Scenario Manager

How to use Microsoft Excel’s built-in Scenario Manager tool.

October 1, 2018

FinREC issues working drafts on credit loss accounting issues

A new guide focuses on lenders and insurance companies.

October 1, 2018

Web-based tools: How to get a free home appraisal online

The real estate website Zillow provides a tool that allows homeowners to unofficially appraise their home’s value.

October 1, 2018

PFP Distinguished Service Award recognizes sustained volunteer contributions

Jean-Luc Bourdon, principal at BrightPath Wealth Planning LLC, received the AICPA’s 2017 Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Distinguished Service Award.

October 1, 2018

Young CPAs honored with Personal Financial Planning Standing Ovation

Seventeen young CPAs were recognized through the Personal Financial Planning Standing Ovation program for making notable contributions to the profession.

October 1, 2018

GASB proposes new rules for reporting conduit debt obligations

Variation in practice was a concern under existing rules.

October 1, 2018

Scholarship covers estate planning conference costs

Chris DeBlanc, tax supervisor at RSM US LLP, received the 2018 P. Thomas Austin Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Division Scholarship.

October 1, 2018

Better virtual meetings

Tips can help far-flung participants interact successfully.

October 1, 2018

Award recognizes CPA Exam’s top scorers

Fifty-eight CPA candidates received the 2017 Elijah Watt Sells Award by earning a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination.

October 1, 2018

Sarenski awarded for longtime contributions to tax and financial planning

Theodore J. Sarenski, CEO and president of Blue Ocean Strategic Capital LLC, received the AICPA’s Sidney Kess Award for Excellence in Continuing Education.

October 1, 2018

Lease accounting rules get additional tweaks

FASB issued minor amendments, targeted changes, and a proposal addressing lessors’ implementation challenges.

October 1, 2018

Line items

Trust and estate administration expenses still deductible under the TCJA … Preparer due-diligence regs. to be updated for TCJA

October 1, 2018

New life for IRA qualified charitable distributions

The TCJA’s higher standard deduction makes before-tax giving more attractive.

October 1, 2018

New effective date for ethics interpretation on hosting services

The AICPA also issued two technical corrections to address typographical errors.

October 1, 2018

Young CPA recognized for volunteerism and dedication to educating future accounting professionals

Matthew Rosenberg, president of RoseCap Investment Advisors, received the 2018 AICPA Outstanding Young CPA Award in Honor of Maximo Mukelabai.

October 1, 2018

Bank-financing an accounting practice sale

This article explains the what, why, and how for firms that may benefit from using SBA 7(a) loans in CPA firm purchases and sales.

October 1, 2018

25 leaders named Most Powerful Women in Accounting

Twenty-five female leaders received the 2018 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Award, sponsored by the AICPA and CPA Practice Advisor magazine.

October 1, 2018

Cutting down on schedule headaches

A monthly look at apps and websites that can make the CPA’s job and life better.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

4 ways solo practitioners can stand out

Five years ago, a grieving Angel Zhen started his own CPA firm with no clients and no revenue. Today, he has 300 clients, $600,000 in revenue and 12 weeks of annual vacation. In this JofA article, he shares how he set up his firm and how you could do the same.