A Q&A addresses student loans, saving for college, and making plans in a changing environment.
July 2021 - Journal of Accountancy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
Find value in letting clients go
CPAs explain their approach to evaluating and parting ways with some clients.
FINANCIAL REPORTING & AUDITING
Vacation and sick pay accruals resulting from the pandemic
Travel restrictions led to a buildup of compensated absences and a corresponding liability that has implications for financial reporting, auditing, and management.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Finding the best talent using remote interviews
Social distancing and other pandemic precautions don’t have to slow down your search for talent. One organization offers tips for conducting effective remote job interviews.
PERSONAL FINANCIAL PLANNING
Medicare’s tricky rules on HSAs after age 65
Individuals working past age 65 who want to continue contributing to a health savings account need to carefully follow Medicare’s enrollment rules to avoid significant penalties.
TAX
Certified professional employer organizations: The first four years
Learn about the important role some CPAs play in the success of the IRS’s certified professional employer organizations program.
COLUMNS
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY SPOTLIGHT
TAX MATTERS
TECHNOLOGY Q&A
TECH TOOLS
THE LAST WORD
FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE
How to replace running totals in Excel
Accountants routinely copy down formulas in Excel to track cumulative balances, such as cash flow and retained earnings, but there is a better way. This JofA Technology Q&A article shows the way with step-by-step instructions and a video walkthrough.
