2018 - Page 5 of 18 - Journal of Accountancy

Creating a personal vision and taking responsibility for skills development can help professionals prepare themselves to be leaders, says Kristen Rampe, CPA.

October 1, 2018

Shore up your data breach detection skills

This infographic shows how data breaches can be a serious problem for CPAs.

October 1, 2018

Critical audit matters coming into focus

As public company auditors prepare to deliver new information in auditors’ reports, firms need to develop consistent processes for determining what should be disclosed.

October 1, 2018

Remote meetings: Google hits grand ‘jam’ with innovative whiteboard

The Jamboard, a 55-inch digital whiteboard on wheels with 4K ultrahigh-definition display, can sync to other Jamboards throughout the world, allowing remote attendees to interact in a more meaningful way.

October 1, 2018

Ask the expert: Technology

For the past 30 years, Chandra Bhansali’s passion has been to find innovative ways for accountants to benefit from emerging technologies.

October 1, 2018

Former shareholders liable for tax on constructively fraudulent transfer

The Ninth Circuit overrules the Tax Court a second time in a transferee liability case.

October 1, 2018

Qualified joint ventures for spouses

A married couple can avoid the partnership filing requirements for a business they co-own by electing to be treated as a qualified joint venture.

October 1, 2018

Internet privacy: Do this to download your Facebook data

You can download much of your Facebook data, or a portion of those data.

October 1, 2018

Many tax-exempt organizations no longer need to list donor information

Change does not apply to 501(c)(3)organizations.

October 1, 2018

Audit profession leaders make unified commitment to quality

The statement touches on AI, analytics, and blockchain.

October 1, 2018

FASB changes insurance accounting

A new standard creates targeted changes for long-duration contracts.

October 1, 2018

Road map to applying for a doctorate in accounting

Applying for doctoral programs in accounting can be a daunting task. This article explains how to navigate the process.

October 1, 2018

Tax reform law deals pro gamblers a losing hand

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act shut down net losses on a Schedule C from wagering as a trade or business. Find out how the stakes have changed.

September 1, 2018

Taxpayers denied insolvency exclusion of COD income

Cash held by a couple’s son as their nominee tipped their balance sheet to positive, the Tax Court holds.

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.