2021 - Page 6 of 9 - Journal of Accountancy

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June 1, 2021

2 ways to recover unsaved Excel files

The good news is that, most of the time, your file can be recovered. You just have to know where to find it.

June 1, 2021

Automate meeting tasks with these tools

These software tools are worthy of consideration for anyone regularly running virtual meetings.

June 1, 2021

Simpson promoted to vice president–Firm Services

Lisa Simpson was promoted to vice president—Firm Services. In her new role, Simpson will continue to oversee the Association’s relationships with CPA firms.

May 1, 2021

Coffey promoted to CEO–Public Accounting

Sue Coffey was promoted to CEO–Public Accounting for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

May 1, 2021

Line items

Schoolteacher expense deduction items include PPE … IRS proposes fee for estate closing letters … FBARs to include virtual currency

May 1, 2021

Court holds refund claims were not duly filed

Taxpayers’ failure to sign amended returns or power-of-attorney form prompts dismissal.

May 1, 2021

Understanding the professional liability claims process

We pull back the curtain on the claim process and highlight what to expect if you face this unfortunate situation.

May 1, 2021

Hood and BLI join Association

Tom Hood, former executive director and CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs, joined the Association as executive vice president–Business Growth and Engagement.

May 1, 2021

Taxpayers adequately apprised the IRS of their change in address

The appellate court holds that the IRS knew or should have known of the change.

May 1, 2021

Government financial planning in a time of uncertainty

Flexibility and the right KPIs can help organizations navigate challenging times.

May 1, 2021

Ask the expert: Client retention

Greg Lockhart is the president of Lockhart Industries, a Dallas-based leader in custom branding, graphic design, and fine imprinting for America’s top financial firms.

May 1, 2021

American Rescue Plan Act enacts many tax provisions

Here’s a look at changes affecting 2020 and 2021 that were included in Congress’s stimulus legislation.

May 1, 2021

The board’s role in not-for-profits’ post-pandemic success

Not-for-profits have experienced huge challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. Careful oversight of policies related to people, cash flow, and fraud can smooth the path to long-term sustainability for the mission.

May 1, 2021

8 ways to calculate depreciation in Excel

The first section explains straight-line, sum-of-years’ digits, declining-balance, and double-declining-balance depreciation. The second section covers the remaining depreciation methods.

May 1, 2021

Making audits more effective through data visualization

The right displays can make a big difference in spotting trends and communicating with clients.

May 1, 2021

Lorin Venable, CPA, CGMA

Lorin Venable, CPA, CGMA, of Arlington, Va., is assistant inspector general for Audit in the Financial Management and Reporting Directorate of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General.

May 1, 2021

Burns hired as Association chief auditor

Jennifer Burns joined the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants as chief auditor.

May 1, 2021

Deduction denied for home donated as salvage

The Fourth Circuit affirms that, without recording a transfer of ownership, the owners’ interest in the property was not severed.

March 1, 2021

Quality audits amid chaos

These tips can help practitioners as they audit financial statements of clients affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

March 1, 2021

Damon Ward, CPA, CGMA

The pandemic has made it imperative for leaders to reduce anxiety levels while delivering inspiration to their teams, according to Damon Ward, CPA, CGMA.