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Tariff talk worries some business executives
Potential trade conflicts between the U.S. and economic partners give 38% of finance decision-makers reason for moderate or significant concern.
Planning ideas from Form 1040 (and beyond)
Learn about a few of the many valuable planning opportunities you can uncover when reviewing a client’s tax forms.
Draft 2019 Form W-4 and instructions posted
The IRS released a draft Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, and its instructions, for individual taxpayers to use to determine their income tax withholding for 2019.
Inter-entity cost accounting rules amended for federal agencies
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board issued amended accounting rules for recognition of inter-entity costs by federal agencies.
U.S. companies keen on hiring, but they see fewer candidates
A rising number of accounting executives say their businesses plan to hire in the coming year, a quarterly survey by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants shows.
AICPA recommends IRS FAQs on virtual currency taxation
The comments were prompted by new questions that have emerged about how the tax rules apply to virtual currency transactions since the AICPA first submitted comments.
Standard mileage rates, depreciation amounts updated
The IRS issued guidance on the standard mileage rates and depreciation limits that were changed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
IRS warns tax practitioners of new phishing scam
The IRS alerted tax practitioners to beware of a phishing scheme in which cybercriminals send out emails posing as state accounting and professional associations.
IRS to clarify rules on payments in lieu of state and local taxes
The IRS announced that it intends to issue regulations explaining that legislation attempting to recharacterize state and local taxes as charitable contributions will be subject to interpretation under federal tax law.
New compilation and review report requirements issued
The AICPA Accounting and Review Services Committee issued Statement on Standards for Accounting and Review Services No. 24, which revises reporting requirements for compilations and reviews.
Tech, people skills are key as accountants face changing demands
To be prepared for the future, accountants need to develop technical competencies, people skills and an agile mindset, the AICPA’s Clar Rosso said during the spring meeting of the AICPA governing Council.
New skills essential for thriving amid digital disruption
Technological advancements have made it necessary for professionals and leaders to develop new skills to help their organizations thrive.
GASB issues implementation guidance
New implementation guidance issued by the GASB is designed to clarify, explain or elaborate on state and local government accounting standards.
Helping CPAs grasp the fundamentals of global power
The U.S. is headed for turbulence economically and politically over the next few years, geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro said during an AICPA spring governing Council session.
How accounting firms can tap into benefits of AI
The technology can help empower existing professionals, not necessarily remove them, particularly in specialist fields.
Charitable contribution procedures updated
The IRS issued new procedures for contributions to charitable organizations, including rules for when donors can rely on the information about an organization’s tax-exempt status on the IRS database Tax Exempt Organization Search.
AICPA recommends flexibility in partnership audits
The IRS should provide a simplified adjustment procedure for partnership audits, the AICPA recommended in a letter to the IRS Chief Counsel’s Office.
FASAB proposes new standards for accounting and reporting of government land
A new FASAB proposal is designed to promote consistency in the accounting treatment and reporting for land holdings while considering the information needs of financial statement users.
Valuation of portfolio company investments addressed in AICPA working draft
The working draft of an Accounting and Valuation Guide issued by the AICPA provides guidance on the accounting for and valuation of portfolio company investments of venture capital and private-equity funds and other investment companies.
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