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March 25, 2020

SEC extends pandemic-related relief

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it has extended coronavirus-related filing relief provided to public companies, funds and investment advisers.

March 24, 2020

IRS posts FAQs about coronavirus-related filing and payment extensions

The IRS posted 24 questions and answers to clarify the notice delaying certain tax filing and payment deadlines until July 15.

March 24, 2020

IRS alters certain operations in effort to protect employees, taxpayers during outbreak

To protect taxpayers and its employees, the IRS is scaling back its operations during the coronavirus pandemic to focus on mission-critical activities. Here’s a look at what services are being affected.

March 24, 2020

AICPA-led coalition calls for small business funding

An AICPA-led coalition is urging quick government action to avert layoffs and allow small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic to continue paying workers. A key step is a federal payroll funding account that small business payroll processors could use to get money directly to employees.

March 24, 2020

Remote auditing comes to forefront during pandemic

Remote audit procedures, which have gained in popularity in recent years because of technological advancements, may provide options for auditors in this environment.

March 23, 2020

PCAOB provides firms opportunity for inspection relief

A relief period of up to 45 days from PCAOB inspections will be available to audit firms that request relief. Firms that wish to use all or part of the 45-day period can reach out to their designated PCAOB inspections point of contact.

March 23, 2020

Practitioners seek further clarity on tax filing, payment delay

Practitioners welcomed the IRS’s deferral of income tax returns and payments due April 15 for another 90 days but have many questions about related issues.

March 23, 2020

10 real reasons to go (and stay) remote

This article explores the reasons firms should move to remote work management on an ongoing basis and why resisting remote work and service delivery can place a firm at a competitive disadvantage.

March 22, 2020

Regulators clear way for certain loan modifications amid pandemic

A move by regulators to ease certain restrictions for borrowers in good standing will facilitate loan modifications linked to the coronavirus pandemic. But borrowers will need to act fast to secure relief while still in good standing with their lenders, which has been defined as being less than 30 days past due on contractual payments at the time a modification is implemented.

March 21, 2020

IRS provides guidance for April 15 filing delay

The IRS announced the postponement of the April 15 federal income tax filing deadline until July 15. Friday’s notice expands on earlier guidance that had only postponed tax payments but not the filing deadline.

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New AICPA chair pitches a people-first profession

New AICPA Chair Jan Lewis shares why listening and service are central to her leadership approach. From advocating for small firms to navigating AI and strengthening the talent pipeline, Lewis outlines how she plans to steward a profession built on trust, relevance, and opportunity.