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Tax leaders add value when acting strategically: report
June 17, 2024
Those identified as merely “tacticians” may be hampering their professional growth by limited access to resources.
IRS gives another limited estimated corporate AMT underpayment waiver
June 13, 2024
The IRS provided another limited waiver of the addition to tax under Sec. 6655 for a corporate taxpayer's failure to pay estimated income tax with respect to its Sec. 55 corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) liability.
Lamont administration could cut town aid but expects it won’t
June 13, 2024
Governor must find big savings once next CT budget gets underway in July.
Lamont completes review of 175 bills passed in 2024
June 13, 2024
Gov. Ned Lamont finished his review Thursday of the 175 bills passed by the General Assembly in the regular 2024 session, signing one final bill: a measure making numerous unrelated changes to insurance statutes.
9 months into ERC claim processing moratorium, still a waiting game
June 12, 2024
In September 2023, the IRS announced a moratorium on the processing of new employee retention credit (ERC) claims because of what it said was rampant fraud.
Generative AI and Risks to CPA Firms
June 11, 2024
“Write a 1,200-word article regarding how CPA firms can manage risk related to the use of ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI.” This easy ChatGPT request would have resulted in the production of this month’s column in a far more expeditious manner than writing one from scratch, but would it have been as informative or accurate? ChatGPT is an example of generative artificial intelligence (AI), and its popularity has soared since its introduction to the public in November 2022. Given ChatGPT’s versatility, speed, and ability to engage in human-like conversations, it’s easy to see why.
Risk-averse CEOs could be left behind in tech-driven future
June 11, 2024
Leaders who will not sacrifice efficiency today for greater innovation tomorrow may lose their competitive edge, according to a new report.
KPMG Launches "AI Impact Initiative” to Bring AI Technology to Nonprofits and Enable the AI Workforce of the Future
June 10, 2024
Programs will responsibly enable non-profits to do more good with the latest AI technologies and help equip the future workforces with critical AI skills.
Michele Ganon, Larry Gramling Honored with Educators of Excellence Awards
June 09, 2024
At the June 6 Recognition Reception, Educators of Excellence ("Eddys") awards were handed out to Michele Ganon of Western Connecticut State University and, posthumously, to the family of longtime University of Connecticut professor and CTCPA past president Larry Gramling.
2024 AICPA Spring Council Takeaways from Katherine Patnaude and Amber Moore
June 08, 2024
In May, CTCPA Executive Director Bonnie Stewart headed to Orlando, FL with AICPA Council members Katherine Patnaude of PKF O’Connor Davies and Amber Moore of Goldblatt Bokoff for the spring AICPA Council. Katherine and Amber had a front row seat to the profession, gleaning insight on where we stand today
ID theft victims wait longer to receive refunds
June 07, 2024
The amount of time that identity theft victims have to wait for tax refunds has increased as the Internal Revenue Service has shifted priorities, with some victims waiting nearly two years.
Lamont Mulls Priorities With Special Session Set For June 27
June 07, 2024
Conversations about the General Assembly’s imminent special session loomed after the State Bond Commission meeting Friday, with Gov. Ned Lamont laying out his priorities for the opportunity to address some leftover issues.
Deciding Between Unlimited vs. Flexible PTO: Which May Be Best for Your Business?
June 06, 2024
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, 4 percent of organizations now offer unlimited paid time off. That number may continue to rise as startups and large organizations alike continue experimenting with this policy.
Expert warns: IRS has what it needs to pursue more audits
June 06, 2024
The IRS now has enough money that it can hire more experienced workers to audit both companies and individuals, and it does not have to pick and choose among whom to audit, a managing director at Grant Thornton told attendees at AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2024 in Las Vegas.
Finding qualified staff tops ranking of CPA firm top issues
June 06, 2024
Finding qualified staff is the most pressing concern of accounting firms except sole practitioners, according to survey results released by the AICPA's firm practice management section. Sole practitioners who participated in the biennial Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) CPA Firm Top Issues Survey chose "keeping up with the changes and complexity of tax laws" as their top challenge.
New CT budget leaves huge gap one year down the road
June 06, 2024
Nearly $700 million in temporary funds prop up finances in 2024-25 fiscal year.
The tax consequences of digital nomadism
June 06, 2024
In recent years, the global workforce has witnessed a significant shift toward remote work and the rise of digital nomads — individuals who work entirely over the internet while traveling and have no fixed place of business. As many countries are recognizing this growing trend, the solution — the digital nomad visa — is increasing in popularity. The visa, offered under varying names, is currently available in more than 70 countries.
Great Resignation workers less satisfied than before
June 05, 2024
On second thought, call it the Great Regret. Workers who quit their job during the Great Resignation are significantly less satisfied than their colleagues who stayed, according to a new survey by The Conference Board. Their overall job satisfaction is down 5.6 percentage points.
NPAG: All hands on deck to solve the pipeline problem
June 05, 2024
Solving accounting's pipeline problem will require effort from everyone in the profession, according to members of the National Pipeline Advisory Group — particularly employers.
Pipeline Pledge: How small commitments can make a big difference
June 05, 2024
For Sue Coffey, questions about the talent pipeline for the accounting and finance profession have become as common as 100-degree days in Las Vegas.