The tax consequences under Sec. 3511 are spelled out for employee leasing and similar arrangements.
The risk suite: This teenager can mitigate liability angst
Since their issuance in 2006, the risk assessment standards have often been a source of confusion. Here’s how to work with them.
ASB seeks alignment of materiality definitions
The effect on practice is expected to be minimal.
Family leave at small firms
Small firms can find ways to support their people even in situations when the Family and Medical Leave Act does not apply.
Eliminating biases that jeopardize audit quality
Recognizing and overcoming cognitive biases can help practitioners deliver higher quality in their engagements.
What I’ve learned building a blockchain business
Jagruti Solanki, CPA, CGMA, an assurance partner within the technology and blockchain group at Aprio LLP, reveals what she has learned leading the blockchain services group at the firm.
Accounting standards authority receives AICPA’s highest honor
James J. Leisenring received the 2019 Gold Medal Award of Distinction, the highest honor granted by the AICPA.
Sales tax compliance post-Wayfair
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last year in South Dakota v. Wayfair prompted many states to enact new sales tax legislation or promulgate new regulations based on economic nexus. Find out how to help your clients comply.
State cash grants were nontaxable contributions to capital
New Jersey’s payments to a corporate taxpayer were intended as an inducement to locate in the state.
Lessee accounting for governments: An in-depth look
These practical illustrations give state and local governments insight into the new requirements of GASB Statement No. 87.
GASB proposes guidance for subscription-based IT arrangements
Cloud and remote-access computing are growing more popular.
Troubleshooting a dating issue with Excel’s Fill Handle
An issue stems from the use of a European-style date format rather than a U.S.-style date format as your default Windows setting.
NASBA and AICPA seek input on evolving licensure model
The effort recognizes a growing need for new skills.
Award recognizes CPA Exam’s top scorers
More than 100 CPA candidates earned the 2018 Elijah Watt Sells Award for obtaining a cumulative average score over 95.50 across all four sections of the CPA Exam on their first attempt.
Ninth Circuit holds common law mailbox rule inapplicable
IRS regulations permissibly established the exclusive means of proving timely filing, the appeals court holds.
AICPA set to be awarded ‘.cpa’ domain
The extension will be available to CPAs.
If you can’t beat Amazon.com, join them
Competing against Amazon is a daunting proposition; fortunately, you can leverage Amazon’s success and sell through the Amazon platform.
PEEC updates 2 ethics interpretations
The changes affect specific independence issues.
Private company lease accounting delay requested
The standard took effect for public companies this year.
Second Circuit expands Tax Court’s jurisdiction for hearing refund claims
In reversing the Tax Court, an appeals court fixes a ‘black hole’ for timely filing.
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