How to change the color of the default gridlines in Excel.
Amazon account management: Hard to quit
Amazon has made this process rather challenging.
How TIGTA stymied an IRS impersonation scam
Learn how authorities tracked down an IRS impersonation scam that allegedly stole “hundreds of millions of dollars” by phone.
IMTA Section resources now available to all AICPA members
As of August, all AICPA members are automatically members of the Information Management and Technology Assurance (IMTA) Section at no charge and with no action required.
Ask the expert: Month-end close
Mike Whitmire, co-founder and CEO of FloQast, discusses best practices for the month-end close.
S corporation shareholder may not revoke tax election
The Tax Court declines to create a precedent and allow an individual S corporation shareholder to unilaterally and retroactively revoke the corporation’s election.
GAO issues revised government auditing standards
Changes to the Yellow Book reinforce the principles of transparency and accountability.
Awards connect researchers with audit personnel
Three research projects received awards through the Access to Audit Personnel program.
Supreme Court overturns Quill’s physical presence requirement
States asserting nexus for sales taxes now have freer rein.
Profit motive key in hobby loss cases
Tax Court cases evaluate the nine-factor test in Regs. Sec. 1.183-2 for determining when losses may be deducted.
Equitable recoupment doctrine applies to employment tax deposit
The taxpayer exercised ordinary business care, but its payroll taxes were applied to the EIN of a predecessor entity.
Tariff talk worries some business executives
Rising costs and prices were among the concerns.
FIRE-d up for early retirement
Learn how CPAs can help members of the FIRE movement: a group of financially savvy consumers whose goal is to retire in their 40s, 50s — or even younger.
Impressive new car safety features
The higher-end models of many brands are packed with a number of new safety features, enough in some cases to substantially reduce your insurance premiums.
Inter-entity cost accounting rules amended for federal agencies
The change could reduce reporting costs for some.
Advising chronically or terminally ill clients
Seriously ill clients and their families are often worried about how to pay for care. Helping these clients get a better picture of their finances can help alleviate their fears.
How the evolution of language affects fraud risk
This article explores the issues arising from changes in the way we communicate, and how these can affect CPAs as they try to spot and stop fraud.
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Select Check is now Tax Exempt Organization Search … New FASB and IFRS standards get method change procedure … Rev. Proc. 2018-25 updates passenger auto depreciation, lessee income inclusion for TCJA
Ask the expert: Education
The KPMG Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics Program is an innovative program from KPMG that combines learning + funding + doing to develop accountants in the data age.
Building a state-of-the-art M&A target
A firm can enrich its value to prospective suitors by investing in a top-notch IT infrastructure and exhibiting a willingness to embrace new technologies.
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