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The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) have approved revisions to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards), as well as the NASBA Fields of Study document. The Standards changes, which include additional options for virtual learning, were effective Jan. 1, 2024.

The beneficial ownership information reporting rule implementing Section 6403 of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) became effective on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, every “reporting company” must file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report with the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). With the CTA now in effect, many will face the threshold question: “Does my entity need to file a BOI report?”

When considering what is trending in employee benefits, many workplaces are still adjusting to a post-pandemic landscape, and employees’ priorities continue to reflect an increased commitment to mental and physical health, flexibility, and work/life balance.

Walsh & Dickinson in Shelton announced two promotions: Daniel Wiecek from Principal to Partner Rebecca Teixeira from Manager to Principal

A slate of new laws are being implemented at the beginning of 2024, ranging from a minimum wage increase and income tax cut to early voting requirements and expanded access to contraception.

If a former firm partner turned artificial intelligence (AI) expert feels overwhelmed with the current rate of change related to generative AI (Gen AI) tools like ChatGPT, where does that leave CPAs charged with advising clients, work teams, or both?

Despite the known value of engagement letters, CPAs may not use them for small services or when responding to client questions. Is there an alternative?

On September 14th, 2023, the IRS announced a moratorium until at least the end of the year on the acceptance of new ERC claims. This moratorium was implemented due to the number of fraudulent claims being filed across the nation. In total, the IRS has received 3 million ERC claims, and nearly a fifth of all applications received were submitted in the 90 days before the declaration of the moratorium, indicating a large spike in fraudulent filings. Many businesses have been encouraged to apply by “Tax Promoters.” “Tax Promoters” encourage and pressure businesses across the nation to file, often improperly indicating that businesses are eligible to receive a refund. With this in mind, the IRS has implemented a withdrawal process for those who filed for the credit in err.

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued guidance today that requires governments to disclose information about certain risks.

Hear from the experts on risk management considerations relating to accounting firm mergers and acquisitions.

Starting January 1, 2024, a significant number of businesses are required to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA” or “the Act”). The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) estimates that in the first year approximately 32.6 million[3] businesses will need to comply with the Act and report information related to the business’ owners, officers, and controlling persons.

We all need a good sorting through and cleaning out once in while–that goes for both our real-world life and our digital one. While going through your house or clothes is probably a no brainer, why is it important to clean up your digital life as well? The simple answer is it can leave you vulnerable to cyberattacks that can have a serious impact on your life (or even your company’s).

House and Senate leaders on Sunday announced a spending deal for government funding in 2024, the first step to averting a shutdown later this month even as that threat still looms.

Nicola, Yester & Company, P.C. in Glastonbury has elected Edward Fitzgerald, Jr., CPA to Partner as of January 1, 2024. Ed has been with the firm since January of 2018 and focuses on providing attest and tax services to closely held privately owned companies primarily in the industries of construction, manufacturing, and distribution. He also provides personal tax services to business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Ed received his B.A. Degree from Trinity College (2006).

The IRS has released a draft form and draft instructions to the form for the corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT).

Nonprofit organizations must submit applications to the state by March 1, 2024.

Emerging technologies continue to divide opinion, says a global report, with employees simultaneously seeing potential for social good and ethics missteps.

Through its discussions, the Task Force has narrowed its discussions on a structured experiential learning program that would provide for education, documented experience, and other elements that would provide an equivalent path to licensure without the need of having a fifth year to complete a 150-hours education program that would appear on an accredited transcript.

Building relationships, assessing the financial situation, and getting to know the business are key when transitioning into a new CFO role at a small business.

As the new year begins, Connecticut is set to implement several new laws and regulations that will impact residents across the state. These changes, ranging from voting rights to minimum wage adjustments, reflect evolving priorities and concerns.