The AICPA and a coalition of organizations representing tax practitioners reiterated their call for taxpayer relief from penalties and other compliance actions, given ongoing Internal Revenue Service problems.
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AICPA joins coalition seeking relief from IRS service challenges
A diverse group calls upon Internal Revenue Service to take steps to mitigate its service issues.
Profession intensifies diversity efforts with new CAQ initiative
The Center for Audit Quality announced a strategic initiative intended to increase diversity of talent coming into the accounting profession while raising awareness of the profession’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
AICPA tax advocacy gets results in 2021
The AICPA Tax Policy and Advocacy group worked with the AICPA Congressional Affairs group to represent the interests of practitioners and the public.
IRS official: New R&D credit documentation applies to amended returns
The deputy commissioner of the IRS Large Business and International Division hears AICPA tax committee’s feedback on new requirements.
AICPA, NASBA publish revised CPA Evolution Model Curriculum
In response to feedback, the AICPA and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy on Friday updated the curriculum resource that was launched in June to help faculty align their programs with the new Core + Disciplines licensure model created by the CPA Evolution initiative.
Apprenticeship: A new route to CGMA
A new program will create an on-the-job training path to a Chartered Global Management Accounting credential for aspiring accounting professionals.
IRS commissioner: We’re hiring
Commissioner Charles Rettig and other IRS officials tell the AICPA & CIMA National Tax Conference about their administrative challenges and plans.
House approves resolution to boost financial transparency
A concurrent resolution with an objective of providing more transparency to Congress about the fiscal state of the US government passed the House by a voice vote. The Senate has yet to vote on the resolution, which has the AICPA’s backing.
AICPA recommends QBI improvements
The AICPA recommended in a letter to Senate tax-writing leaders eight ways to improve the deduction for qualified business income under Sec. 199A.
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