2019 - Page 11 of 17 - Journal of Accountancy

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June 1, 2019

Ask the expert: Technology in lease accounting

Donald J. Coduto is a KPMG Advisory leader for the firm’s implementation initiatives related to the new lease accounting standards and is assisting several large multinational organizations with their adoption of the new lease accounting standards.

June 1, 2019

Ask the expert: Education

Roger O’Donnell leads the Global Audit D&A initiative and currently serves as the lead engagement partner for several multinational companies.

June 1, 2019

Controllers’ updated roles

With CFOs spending more time on strategy, corporate controllers have become more CFO-like.

June 1, 2019

Laurie Austin, CPA

Delegating and trusting others isn’t always easy, but it helps a leader manage a workload and develop others’ skills, says Laurie Austin, CPA.

June 1, 2019

Taxpayers did not properly notify IRS of address change, the Tax Court holds

Despite the taxpayers’ use of their new address on a power-of-attorney form and extension request, the IRS properly sent deficiency notices to their old address, and the taxpayers’ petition to the Tax Court was ruled untimely.

June 1, 2019

Accounting firm data breaches: One state’s records

An examination of Maryland’s records of accounting firm data breaches reveals what is known about these illicit activities and how to protect your firm.

May 1, 2019

How the ‘sandwich generation’ affects retirement

CPAs can help clients who are trying to save money while also dealing with shifting family demographics.

May 1, 2019

New FASB standard clarifies lease accounting issues

An update aligns new and existing guidance.

May 1, 2019

Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA

The time it takes to go from the vine to the consumer makes inventory essential in the wine business, according to Kirsten Hamilton, CPA, CGMA, vice president of finance for Freixenet USA/Gloria Ferrer Winery in Sonoma, Calif.

May 1, 2019

FASAB proposes eliminating RSSI, updating lease references

References to leases in three statements would change.

May 1, 2019

Award helps fund research on blockchain’s effect on auditing

The researchers will receive $15,000 in funding and access to 120 auditors to further their blockchain research.

May 1, 2019

Insight on critical audit matters

The PCAOB staff provided guidance on implementing the new auditor’s report.

May 1, 2019

Line items

New QBI deduction form to debut … IP PIN voluntary program expands … Tax debts may stymie international travel, IRS warns

May 1, 2019

Outlook now auto-detects POP3 accounts

The POP3 mail account settings are still there, but they have been relocated to a nonintuitive menu location.

May 1, 2019

Appeals court upholds PTIN fees

The lower court is given the task of determining what is a reasonable amount.

May 1, 2019

Business development tips to boost a firm’s reach

Many CPA firms are looking to supplement long-established business development practices with fresh marketing approaches. Firms share their tested techniques for boosting client loyalty and connecting with new prospects.

May 1, 2019

Google Chrome’s numerous processes

As far as the Chrome app goes, the use of separate processes is intended to help make the product more stable. However, the search tools and internet provider you use are different matters.

May 1, 2019

FASB addresses deferred revenue in business combinations

The proposal addresses contract liabilities.

May 1, 2019

Question of material fact existed for untimely filed tax return

Whether a tax preparer, as the taxpayers’ agent, was negligent was an unresolved issue that precluded summary judgment.

May 1, 2019

Appeals court denies taxpayers’ attempt to revoke NOL election

The fact the taxpayers’ preparer made the Sec. 172(b)(3) election without their knowledge did not justify its revocation.

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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.