2020 - Page 11 of 11 - Journal of Accountancy

The magazines

January 1, 2020

2 simple ways to visualize data

Supplementing spreadsheet data with visual representation aids the user in identifying trends and patterns that may not be evident otherwise.

January 1, 2020

CFC downward attributions get safe harbors

Reporting of Subpart F and GILTI inclusions may rely on ‘alternate information.’

January 1, 2020

2020s vision: Tech transformation on tap

Data analytics, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and other technologies will drive big changes in the accounting profession over the next 10 years. Are you ready for what’s next?

January 1, 2020

Sherry Ann Mohan, CPA, MBA

The ability to adapt to changes in environment and roles is important for CPAs in their career advancement, according to Sherry Ann Mohan, CPA.

January 1, 2020

Sick of emailing it in? Check out Slack and Teams

A treatment for our email affliction is emerging in the form of collaboration applications, most notably Slack and Microsoft Teams.

January 1, 2020

Writing to win tax appeals

If taxpayers disagree with an IRS audit, they have 30 days to prepare an IRS protest. Find out how to win at IRS Appeals.

January 1, 2020

Young CPAs attend annual AICPA Leadership Academy

Thirty-six young CPAs attended the 2019 AICPA Leadership Academy, a four-day program created to inspire, nurture, and empower the next generation of leaders.

January 1, 2020

‘Gifts’ to clergy may be remuneration

Payments to a pastor did not qualify to be excluded from income as a parsonage allowance or as nontaxable gifts.

January 1, 2020

5 tips for effective remote meetings

Reliable communication is a key component in enabling remote working arrangements.

January 1, 2020

10 steps for getting practice growth right

When firms experience growth, it can be a challenge figuring out how to respond to the demands that come along with it.

January 1, 2020

Practitioners need a written information security plan

The IRS places fresh emphasis on tax preparers’ responsibilities under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act safeguards rule.

January 1, 2020

Filing season quick guide — tax year 2019

Download and print this tax season reference highlighting dollar thresholds, tax tables, standard amounts, credits, and deductions.

January 1, 2020

Estate is entitled to refund of Sec. 6651 late-filing penalty

The full tax liability had been paid by the extended due date.

January 1, 2020

Navigating storms, and risk, with subcontractors

Seeking professional help when the firm needs it is not as easy as it sounds.

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

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.