A finance leader takes a look at business travel’s past and future, and a multisport athlete shares why, at 19, he knew he needed a post-sports career plan.
COVID-19 news and information
Business travel resuming for many after pandemic-related cuts
More than one-third of finance leaders say their organizations are resuming customary business travel or plan to do so by the end of the year.
CPAs and the historic Paycheck Protection Program
It’s a good time to reflect on the CPA profession’s role in making this historic business relief program a success and to consider what comes next, especially in four key areas.
For firms, advanced tech is no longer optional
Firms that place well-thought-out tech solutions at the forefront of their strategy will be best positioned to gain the most in the future.
Pandemic still complicates going concern disclosures
The businesses the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed to the brink of failure still face some unprecedented challenges regarding compliance with the going concern disclosure guidance.
IRS posts ARPA credit FAQs
The IRS has posted two sets of FAQs that explain changes to the child and dependent care credit and to the sick and family leave credits made by the American Rescue Plan Act.
SBA reports first 50 Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
The US Small Business Administration reported its first set of grants from the $16.25 billion Shuttered Venue Operator Grants program.
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PPE is deductible as a medical expense … IRS advises on repayments of deferred employer Social Security taxes … Final regs. cover misdirected refunds
Automate meeting tasks with these tools
These software tools are worthy of consideration for anyone regularly running virtual meetings.
Draft employer’s payroll tax return incorporates ARPA changes
A proposed new version of Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, reflects relief provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act.
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