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May 13, 2021

Potential pitfalls for a return to in-person work

An ENGAGE 2021 speaker details some of the phrases and approaches organizations should avoid as they plan for a return to more regular in-person work.

May 13, 2021

Tips for lease accounting amid financial uncertainty

Many private companies and not-for-profits are adopting new lease accounting standards, and public companies that have adopted the guidance are applying it amid a pandemic-fueled surge in lease renegotiations.

May 12, 2021

Restaurant Revitalization Fund faces huge funding shortfall

Restaurants and other hard-hit providers of on-site food and beverage have flooded the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) with $65 billion in grant requests, more than double the amount of money allocated to the program.

May 11, 2021

IRS clarifies pandemic relief for dependent care assistance programs

Dependent care assistance program benefits carried over or available during an extended claims period under special temporary COVID-19 relief provisions retain their status as excludable from employees’ gross income and wages, the IRS explains in a notice.

May 10, 2021

FROM THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Making the right choice when no one is watching

The true test of one’s character is the decision made when no one is looking over your shoulder. Learn how CPAs can uphold ethical standards and take actions that help limit liability risk.