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Surprise Victory for Governmental Accounting and Auditing Committee’s Proposed Legislation!
July 15, 2024
At the beginning of the legislative session, CTCPA's Governmental Accounting and Auditing (GAA) Committee proposed a change to state law to assist many municipalities and governmental auditors. The committee requested extending the deadline for filing certified reports required by the State Department of Education (SDE) from December 31 to January 31. This extension would provide much-needed relief for municipalities and auditors, recognizing the challenges school districts face in meeting the December 31 deadline and allowing for a more systematic and less stressful process.
The time has come for TikTok accountants
July 15, 2024
Gen Z accountants are using the popular social media platform TikTok to gain clients and increase their brand awareness. Should you be setting up an account?
IRS tops $1 billion in past-due taxes collected from millionaires; compliance efforts continue involving high-wealth groups, corporations, partnerships
July 11, 2024
As part of continuing compliance efforts under the Inflation Reduction Act, the Internal Revenue Service today announced the agency has surpassed the $1 billion mark in collections from high-wealth taxpayers with past-due taxes.
Bridging the finance talent gap with AI technology
July 10, 2024
What can be done to make the finance profession more attractive to the next generation of students? AccountingWEB’s Jake Smith speaks to Cassie Petrie, MD for SMB in EMEA at SAP Concur about tackling the talent shortage and the role technology can play.
Financial restatements drop, a good sign for reporting quality
July 03, 2024
A study conducted by the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) found that the number of financial restatements filed with the SEC fell by more than 50% over a recent 10-year period.
IRS issues final regs. on reporting requirements for digital assets
July 01, 2024
The IRS issued final regulations for reporting digital assets (T.D. 10000) that provide guidance on information reporting and the determination of amount realized and basis for certain digital asset sales and exchanges.
New CT laws taking effect July 1: School discipline, fallen officer benefits
July 01, 2024
Nearly 100 laws that the Connecticut General Assembly passed during the 2024 legislative session go into effect on July 1.
3 ways to use generative AI to save time today
June 28, 2024
Questions about accuracy and security could be slowing the adoption of generative AI in business, especially in such an exacting field as accounting.
Connecticut June 2024 Special Session - Emergency Certified Bill 501 Passes House and Senate
June 28, 2024
The House adjourned Sine Die on June 27 after passing Emergency Certified Senate Bill 501 in concurrence with the Senate. The bill was immediately transmitted to the Governor, who has said he will sign it. As a reminder, although the main impetus for special session was to address a flaw with the property tax for commercial vehicles, the bill became omnibus legislation impacting a number of different areas.
General Assembly Makes Change To Bank Charters, Hopes To Spur Innovation
June 28, 2024
A bill to spur growth in the FinTech industry was part of the omnibus legislation passed by both the Senate and House during special sessions on Wednesday and Thursday.
SEC Charges Consensys Software for Unregistered Offers and Sales of Securities Through Its MetaMask Staking Service
June 28, 2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Consensys Software Inc. with engaging in the unregistered offer and sale of securities through a service it calls MetaMask Staking and with operating as an unregistered broker through MetaMask Staking and another service it calls MetaMask Swaps.
CT savings program drives another $1 billion-plus surplus
June 27, 2024
Annual savings projected to top $800 million through 2028, even as core programs face crises.
5 ways to support LGBTQ+ employees
June 26, 2024
Establishing a safe and inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ employees is an essential part of promoting a culture of respect, innovation, and productivity within an organization. Finance leaders and executives are pivotal in championing key inclusion initiatives and setting precedents within their firms.
Connecticut CPA Magazine Excerpt - Effective Automation and AI Implementation: Standing Firm in Efficiency Accounting and Advisory Services and Organization for Client Advisory Services
June 26, 2024
In the midst of the generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype, automation often takes a backseat, with the assumption that AI will solve our problems. However, effective automation and AI implementation are impossible without proper processes, technology, and organization. Keeping this in focus, we’ll explore tools to help your firm achieve its goals and foster a healthy work-life balance for your team.
National Taxpayer Advocate issues mid-year report to Congress; highlights filing season challenges and focuses on strategic priorities
June 26, 2024
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins today released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress. The report says the tax-return filing season generally ran smoothly this year, but it identifies delays in issuing refunds to identity theft victims, misleading telephone measures that lead to poor resource allocation decisions, and delays in processing Employee Retention Credit claims as key taxpayer challenges. The report also emphasizes the importance of technology upgrades as the IRS seeks to modernize its operations in the coming years.
Senate Passes Bill to Allow South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority To Bid On Aquarion
June 26, 2024
As the state Senate met in special session on Wednesday to pass legislation to tie up loose ends from this year’s regular session, Republican senators took issue with a provision that would allow a Connecticut water utility to bid on the sale of another water utility.
Senate Passes Car Tax Fix, Waits For House To Confirm
June 26, 2024
Car taxes would be assessed differently, and at a different starting rate, after the Senate passed an omnibus bill that included language to fix a 2022 law during its special session Wednesday.
The AI buck still stops with the humans
June 26, 2024
As artificial intelligence becomes ever more prevalent it’s getting trickier to tell true information from fake. But when things go wrong it’s no use blaming the bots.
‘Unconscionable’ delays in ID theft cases mar IRS tax season: report
June 26, 2024
IRS delays in resolving identity theft cases are unconscionable and a blemish on the agency's overall performance for the 2024 tax season, the national taxpayer advocate said Wednesday in her midyear report to Congress.
Connecticut Dramatically Expands Paid Sick Leave Law
June 25, 2024
With no grand announcement, Connecticut quietly expanded employee’s paid sick time benefits. The bill greatly expands the law’s reach.