The AICPA Center for Plain English Accounting has developed steps to reimagine risk assessment in a more focused and efficient way.
Tax Court reverses course on conservation easement extinguishment regs.
The regulations are procedurally invalid; the donor’s deed satisfied the statutory requirements, the court holds.
Risk management creates more soft landings
In part 2 of a two-part series exploring the basics of negligence and professional liability litigation, learn why CPAs should interpret risk management advice through the lens of how negligence is litigated.
4 features for enhancing PDFs
This column explores four of the most useful Adobe Acrobat tools.
Ask the expert: Why AI is worth all the hype
Dean Sonderegger, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Canada and Research & Learning, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America, discusses how generative AI has the potential to drive efficiency in everyday tasks and make professionals more productive.
How CPAs can benefit from not-for-profit board service
Volunteering to serve as a board member for a not-for-profit can be a career-changer. Follow these strategies to make it work.
Melancon to retire as CEO of AICPA
The longest-serving leader in the AICPA’s history will depart Dec. 31 after 29 years at the helm.
Guiding not-for-profits through post-pandemic challenges
Experts examine how CPAs can help clients meet increasing demand in a difficult fundraising and staffing environment.
Falling hurts; so does litigation
In the first part of a two-part series exploring the basics of negligence and professional liability litigation, find out why CPAs should interpret risk management advice through the lens of how negligence is litigated.
Why sustainability information matters to CPAs
As demand for ESG data grows, so does the opportunity for accountants to help businesses meet reporting requirements.
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Supreme Court to decide estate tax impact of life insurance in closely held businesses … Enforcement, voluntary programs yield over $1 billion from ERC claims … Werfel says digital initiatives can transform ‘iconically unpopular’ IRS … Federal court holds Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional … Decision holding Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional appealed
Municipal bonds: Planning for the TCJA sunset
Clients who invest in municipal bonds may require new strategies because of tax changes that lie ahead in 2026.
Building an HR guide with ChatGPT
This item demonstrates using artificial intelligence technology to build a custom GPT that can
access the firm’s handbook and provide answers to employee questions.
Criminally forfeited IRA distribution was constructively received and taxable
The Tax Court denies an incarcerated taxpayer’s arguments to the contrary.
How to find errors in Excel formulas
This article looks at how to use Excel’s auditing tools to audit formulas and ensure the accuracy of data.
How auditors can apply a forensic-like approach to fraud
Professionals with forensic and fraud expertise share techniques auditors can use when completing AU-C Section 240 requirements.
IRS data reveals insights into collections, compliance, and criminals
A comprehensive exploration of the latest IRS data provides insights into compliance, revenue collection, and criminal activities.
New AICPA chair: ‘We need to promote the cool work we do’
Family influence, personal drive, and a commitment to excellence distinguish AICPA Chair Carla McCall’s professional accomplishments and her vision to empower future generations of accountants.
Tech roundtable: Power to the people tech
Our panel posits that artificial intelligence isn’t the only
technology trend making waves in accounting firms and
finance departments.
Time for a tax practice tune-up
Building on busy season’s lessons learned, CPAs can turn to optimizing performance going forward.
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