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October 20, 2020

Diversity and inclusion: Tips for moving the needle

Building on a commitment to diversity with efforts to promote inclusion can make a difference in the accounting profession, according to panelists at the AICPA’s fall Council.

October 20, 2020

Tips for single audits amid pandemic uncertainty

An avalanche of new federal awards has left practitioners who perform single audits working under uncertain circumstances and awaiting regulators’ guidance. Here’s how practitioners can give themselves a chance to succeed under challenging conditions.

October 16, 2020

Report supports established interstate mobility principles

A report released by the Alliance for Responsible Professional Licensing examines successful mobility and reciprocity practices in state licensure that permit professionals to practice across state lines.

October 12, 2020

Several states provide one-month filing relief for corporate deadlines

With the Oct. 15 corporate tax filing deadline looming and the global pandemic still affecting taxpayers and practitioners, several states have provided one-month filing relief for their corporate Oct. 15 deadlines.

October 7, 2020

With Oct. 15 looming, some practitioners face daunting challenges

Tax practitioners have expressed concerns that they will not be able to meet upcoming Oct. 15 tax filing deadline for a variety of reasons related to the global pandemic.

September 23, 2020

PPP loan forgiveness: What CPAs should be doing now

The forgiveness aspect of the Paycheck Protection Program remains a source of uncertainty for CPAs. This collection of facts and frequently asked questions can help CPAs understand what to do amid the confusion.

September 21, 2020

Cannabis and CPAs: The business opportunities and risks

A growing opportunity for CPAs exists in cannabis-related business advising. Along with that comes risk on several fronts.

September 17, 2020

AICPA urges passage of ‘PPP 2’ legislation

The AICPA issued a news release renewing the organization’s call for the swift passage of legislation to extend and expand the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

September 11, 2020

Implementing the payroll tax deferral, part 2

Treasury and the IRS have issued much-anticipated guidance on just how the deferral applies and how the taxes are likely to have to be repaid. Hear more in this podcast episode.

September 11, 2020

Pandemic makes meeting Sept. 15 filing deadline difficult

Tax practitioners have expressed concerns that they will not be able to meet looming Sept. 15 tax filing deadlines for a variety of reasons related to the global pandemic.