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Having fun with Easter eggs from Google and Amazon

Microsoft seems to have reduced the number of Easter eggs hidden in its software in recent years, but other software publishers still allow their programmers the perk of adding a little levity to their creations.

Ernie Almonte, CPA/CFF, CGMA

Mentoring the next generation and volunteering can help CPAs contribute to the community and their profession, says Ernie Almonte, CPA/CFF, CGMA, a partner with RSM LLP who serves as president of the AICPA Foundation board of trustees.

Quick answers to 4 technology FAQs

J. Carlton Collins, CPA, frequently receives the following four questions concerning technology, and, briefly, here are his standard replies.

Improving IRS practitioner services

The Taxpayer First Act embodies several principles for improved IRS customer service that have been central to AICPA advocacy efforts in recent years.

Ask the expert: Small business

Jeff Hofmann is Managing Director of Small Business Lending at Chase. A member of the Chase lending team for nearly 15 years, he is primarily responsible for developing and integrating strategies across the marketing and credit life cycle, product development, acquisitions, customer engagement, retention, and credit.

‘Hosting Services’ tips

A new ethics interpretation gives CPAs guidance on preserving their independence with attest clients.

Line items

IRS writes taxpayers with virtual currency transactions … Nonemployee compensation gets its own Form 1099 … Olson offers winding ‘Taxpayer Roadmap’

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