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NOCLAR: Proposals aim to help CPAs find the right balance

It can be difficult for a CPA to decide how to proceed if they identify or suspect a client’s or employer’s noncompliance with laws or regulations. New proposals are designed to help CPAs fulfill their ethical responsibilities.

New AICPA TQAs address third-party assessment engagements

Technical Questions and Answers released by the AICPA describe the characteristics of a third-party assessment program and the standards a member is required to apply to a third-party engagement.

Advice from the experts: Defending audit claims

Learn what CPA firms can and cannot do to assist those who defend auditors against professional liability claims.

Cybersecurity provides opportunities for auditors to serve

Practitioners can provide services to clients related to cybersecurity beyond their financial statement auditing role, according to a newly published report from the Center for Audit Quality.

Managing risk related to consulting engagements

Consulting can be a lucrative and rewarding addition to your firm’s offerings. Consider these risks and steps before taking on a consulting engagement.

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Get your clients ready for tax season

Upon its enactment in March, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) introduced many new tax changes, some of which retroactively affected 2020 returns. Making the right moves now can help you mitigate any surprises heading into 2022.

100th ANNIVERSARY

Black CPA Centennial, 1921–2021

With 2021 marking the 100th anniversary of the first Black licensed CPA in the United States, a yearlong campaign kicked off to recognize the nation’s Black CPAs and encourage greater progress in diversity, inclusion, and equity in the CPA profession.

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