Newsletters Archive - Page 39 of 39 - Journal of Accountancy

October 5, 2015

The IRS is struggling with how to become more efficient and serve taxpayers with lower levels of staffing and an outdated, manual service model.

October 1, 2015

Strongly worded statements and a check-the-box mentality do not guarantee ethical behavior by organizations.

September 28, 2015

If patients don’t fully understand the cost of their treatments, or if they assume their insurance plan will take care of them, they can be hit with expensive surprises.

September 28, 2015

The AICPA Private Companies Practice Section team shares best practices on preparing for busy season.

September 21, 2015

This technique can help the donor achieve his or her charitable objectives, avoid capital gains tax, and distribute excess cash that has been accumulated in the corporation tax-free.

September 21, 2015

The CPA exam is more than just a test; it’s also a rite of passage for the profession.

September 17, 2015

Critical thinking can be described as disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence.

September 14, 2015

Here are a few of the more challenging interview questions you may be asked, and how best to respond.

September 14, 2015

Nonfinancial data can be just as important as dollars and cents when detecting fraud.

September 7, 2015

Vendors represent one of the highest risk areas in an organization’s cybersecurity structure.

September 7, 2015

Even minor tweaks to daily processes can increase your firm’s efficiency and, in turn, boost your bottom line.

September 1, 2015

Investment in human capital will drive future market capitalization in most companies.

August 31, 2015

Clients may not know how a structuring their company can affect them down the road.

August 24, 2015

Helping clients understand how much they need to save can help make the 30- or 40-year plan more digestible in smaller bite sized pieces.

August 18, 2015

Loyalty is a dying characteristic in many organizations, on the employer side and on the employee side.

August 17, 2015

Subpar workers are actually a byproduct of subpar management.

August 10, 2015

Choose the right carrots and sticks to motivate your staff.

August 6, 2015

Finance leaders should take steps to provide more than just a decent salary to develop and retain staff.

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