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CT revenues soaring, but legislators still can’t spend them

April 30, 2024

Progressives predict system will spark reforms next year.

  • advocacy - state

Report: Billions more in taxes coming in to CT than expected

April 30, 2024

Legislative leaders say CT needs to slow massive savings program.

  • advocacy - state

Root cause analysis: Auditor tool gaining traction on multiple fronts

April 30, 2024

A new PCAOB spotlight report provides staff observations regarding the potential positive impact of performing a root cause analysis on the quality of audits performed by PCAOB-registered public accounting firms.

  • accounting and auditing

AI Protects State From Cyber Attacks Amid Debate Over Sweeping Regulatory Proposals

April 29, 2024

Amid the debate over how much the state should regulate artificial intelligence in the private sector, state government is being protected from cyber attacks by AI technology that is making security decisions on the spot.

  • technology and cybersecurity
  • advocacy - state

Companies refine M&A retention strategies

April 29, 2024

But a surprising number of employers don’t do a good job of tracking how much they’re actually spending on these retention efforts.

  • business and industry
  • practice management

Feds Increase Salary Minimum for Exempt Employees

April 29, 2024

The salary threshold required to exempt a salaried executive, administrative, or professional employee from federal overtime was increased from $35,568 to $43,888 effective July 1, 2024. The salary threshold will further increase to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal

House Passes Property Tax Exemption For Fully Disabled Veterans

April 29, 2024

A bill that would create a property tax exemption for some of Connecticut’s disabled military veterans was passed unanimously by the state House of Representatives on Monday.

  • advocacy - state

I’m a Gen Z CT resident. What 2024 bills should I care about?

April 29, 2024

As the 2024 legislative session approaches its end on May 8, the days before are expected to be buzzing with bills either passing both chambers to get to the governor’s desk or dying on the Capitol floor.

  • advocacy - state

National Small Business Week: IRS.gov offers one-stop shop for small business tax resources

April 29, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service today urged small businesses to take advantage of the many tax resources available through the Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center on IRS.gov.

  • business and industry
  • practice management

Professional Liability Issues in “Success”ion Planning

April 29, 2024

Congratulations! You’ve decided it’s time to retire. While you may be ready to walk out the door and hang up that 10-key for good, your professional liability risk will not be able to retire when you do. Due to the nature of services provided by CPA firms, claims often arise several years after the service was delivered.

  • practice management
  • emergency assistance and practice continuation

To bolster employee wellbeing, employers must look inward

April 26, 2024

New research from Oxford University found that employees do not engage with individual-level wellness interventions. The researcher behind the study says companies should focus on how they plan to improve jobs first.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

Drew Andrews, Lisa Willauer, Heather Ziegler Recognized on Forbes' 'America's Top 200 CPAs' List

April 25, 2024

Three CTCPA members received national recognition on Forbes “America’s Top 200 CPAs” list: Drew Andrews of Whittlesey, Lisa Willauer of Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina, and Heather Ziegler of Deloitte.

  • member news

Senate Approves AI Bill After Passionate Debate

April 25, 2024

The Senate Wednesday passed a bill to regulate artificial intelligence after a passionate debate over whether the rules will protect state residents from the kind of dangers the internet has brought or become unbearable burdens to businesses and stifle innovation.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - state

U.S. DOL’s Final Overtime Rule Increases Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees

April 25, 2024

As of July 1, 2024, an estimated one million employees who are currently salaried, exempt employees in the United States could be impacted by the salary threshold change. These employees, unless there is intervention by their employer, might become eligible for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) after working 40 hours in a workweek. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), another estimated three million could be impacted on Jan. 1, 2025.

  • business and industry
  • practice management

26% of finance leaders expect a dramatic drop in GenAI hype: Poll

April 24, 2024

The hype around AI and new automation tools may be starting to cool off, according to The Daily Balance subscribers.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

35% of employees would would take less pay for non-toxic workplace: Report

April 24, 2024

Workplace toxicity can have negative impacts around employee engagement, productivity, and well-being.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

CT paid sick leave expansion passes House; heads to Senate next

April 24, 2024

Under the bill, employees would accrue one hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked up to 40 hours of paid time off in a year

  • advocacy - state

Clients' strangest ideas about taxes

April 24, 2024

Every tax season brings its own craziness — in no small part because of clients' notions about taxes.

  • federal tax

DOL finalizes broad ‘retirement security rule’

April 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on Tuesday released final regulations (RIN 1210-AC02) that will subject the financial services industry to new requirements designed to protect retirement investors from receiving bad or self-interested investment advice.

  • personal financial planning
  • advocacy - federal

FTC to ban noncompetes

April 24, 2024

Existing noncompetes with senior executives — those who earn more than $151,164 annually and who are in a “policy-making position” — may remain in force.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal