Prop. regs. and notice guide co-ops and patrons on Sec. 199A(g) and QBI deductions … CAP applicants sought … Puerto Rico gets 2 more opportunity zones
Automation and digital workflow in a tax practice
When choosing and implementing new technologies, a firm must involve team members at all levels in the process and provide essential training.
How to deal with last-minute clients
Dealing with clients who wait until the last minute to submit their information is a reality for most accounting firms. CPAs offer their best tips for helping procrastinators meet deadlines.
SEC addresses auditor independence
The amendments focus rules on lending relationships that affect objectivity.
FASB proposes delays for certain preparers
Effective dates of 4 major standards would be affected.
Supreme Court holds North Carolina cannot tax trust lacking minimum contact
The tax violated due process where the only connection to the state was beneficiaries’ residence there, the Court states.
A mesh approach to boost Wi-Fi coverage
To provide better Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home, you might consider upgrading your router to mesh Wi-Fi technology, which positions multiple extenders throughout your home that talk to one another.
Schreiber and Dailey recognized for longtime commitment and service to CPA profession
Gerard “Jerry” Schreiber Jr., a partner with Schreiber & Schreiber, and John F. “Jack” Dailey Jr., a retired partner and consultant for Bowman & Company LLP, received the AICPA’s Special Recognition Award for their influence, commitment, and length of service to the CPA profession.
2019 tax software survey
Learn how the industry-leading products stacked up in CPAs’ estimation through a tax season with many far-reaching law changes.
Taxpayer allowed a deduction under claim of right
A divorced spouse could deduct her indirect repayment of an amount previously included in her and her former husband’s jointly reported income.
Steps toward closing the gender pay gap
Eliminating pay disparities can help firms recruit and retain employees. Learn about the causes of the pay gap and what your firm can do to assess and revamp its compensation practices.
Standing Ovation program recognizes CPAs for contributions in IMTA
Five CPAs were recognized through the Standing Ovation program for their contributions in the areas of information management and technology assurance.
Housekeeping tips to mitigate data security risk
Protecting your firm from privacy breaches is often a matter of strong internal practices.
Keeping an eye out for money mules
A new type of scam is snaring unwitting victims into money laundering schemes. Accountants are in a unique position to spot the early warning signs.
Child dependency claims by noncustodial parents
Practitioners can help taxpayers avoid common miscues under the special rule of Sec. 152(e).
Mark Lubas, CPA
Communication and trust are the foundation for everything from leading a staff to working with external auditors, according to Mark Lubas, CPA, vice president of accounting for Red Hat.
Ninth Circuit overturns Tax Court’s invalidation of transfer-pricing regs.
Stock-based compensation is held includible in a cost-sharing agreement.
Disaster preparation basics
Failing to plan can have serious consequences for companies and firms that don’t prepare carefully for disaster recovery and business continuity.
Audit evidence standard would be updated under proposal
Issues such as the use of emerging technologies and the application of professional skepticism are addressed in a new audit evidence standard.
99 minority college students complete Accounting Scholars Leadership Workshop
The ASLW program is an annual, all-expenses-paid event for racial and ethnic minority students anticipating a career in accounting.
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