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How will AI shape the practice of tomorrow?
October 07, 2024
AI tools will help to transform practices over the next few years, but what exactly will the impact be and how can you get started?
Proposals Released on Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure, Changes to Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) Model Rules
October 07, 2024
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) have issued two important exposure drafts related to the CPA pipeline and licensure: Exposure Draft: Competency-Based Experience Pathway Comments due by December 6 Exposure Draft: Proposed Amendments to the UAA Model Act and Rules Comments due by December 30
Video Recording: Learn about the CPA Exam and Discipline Exam Sections
October 07, 2024
Thousands of candidates attended the latest AICPA/NASBA webinar on Navigating the CPA Exam. In case you missed it, you can view the webinar in its entirety.
‘Majority moves’ in tech: Finance leaders reveal popular practices
October 07, 2024
A large majority of finance leaders have been tasked with new responsibilities in 2024. Not surprisingly, many of those responsibilities revolve around technology.
2025 Business Strategy: Focus on the Right Priorities
October 04, 2024
Our sixth annual Priorities for Business Leaders survey, conducted in partnership with Bredin from July 3 to 19, 2024, highlights the strategic priorities reported by companies with 5-499 employees. The survey reveals that 85% of business leaders expect higher revenue over the next 12 months (up from 76% last year), and 50% plan to increase full-time employee headcount to support their growth objectives.
IRS Direct File set to expand availability in a dozen new states, cover wider range of tax situations for 2025 filing season
October 03, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that Direct File will be available in double the number of states than last year's pilot.
IRS provides Helene relief; AICPA seeks BOI, FBAR filing extensions
October 03, 2024
The IRS announced relief for taxpayers in all or part of seven states that Hurricane Helene damaged (IR-2024-253). The AICPA, which requested IRS relief in a comment letter, on Thursday also requested filing extensions from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) related to the filing of beneficial ownership information (BOI) and reports of foreign bank and financial accounts (FBAR) for major disaster victims.
Treasury and IRS issue guidance on long-term, part-time employees in 403(b) retirement plans and announce delayed applicability date for related final 401(k) regulation
October 03, 2024
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued guidance addressing long-term, part-time employees in 403(b) retirement plans under the SECURE 2.0 Act, which applies to 403(b) plans beginning in 2025. These plans are similar to 401(k) plans but are generally for employees of charities and public schools.
Decline in audit firm numbers continues
October 02, 2024
The number of firms registered to carry out statutory audit work in the UK and Ireland has dropped again and is close to dipping below the 4,000 mark.
Just 46% of employees rate their mental health at work as “very good” or better
October 02, 2024
Managers and workers have differing views of mental health in the workplace.
Policy groups urge CT to intensify saving to end pension debt
October 02, 2024
Conservative think-tanks say CT’s children could be spared billions in legacy debt.
CFO succession planning: Tips for exiting your company the right way
October 01, 2024
Three C-suite executives offer advice on how to seamlessly transition chief financial officer duties to a successor.
Key skills for CPAs in business and industry
October 01, 2024
Leaders from corporate finance and the profession share their advice for upskilling and reskilling for the next era of management accounting.
New Data Privacy Protections Lead List Of New Laws Taking Effect Today
October 01, 2024
A raft of changes to how Connecticut law protects sensitive medical information, minors from online threats, and misuse of social media lead a group of dozens of new laws that take effect today.
PCAOB inspectors offer advice in areas of risk
October 01, 2024
PCAOB inspectors repeatedly noted the value of using experts in a report focused on emerging areas of risks in public company audits.
Tax planning for the SALT cap
October 01, 2024
Taxpayers can employ several strategies in the face of limited deductibility of state and local taxes through 2025 and perhaps beyond.
A look at some new CT laws taking effect on Oct. 1
September 30, 2024
Nearly 60 new Connecticut laws will take effect on Oct. 1, including legislation concerning line-of-duty deaths, home care worker protections and police body cameras.
GenAI and the Future of Tax: KPMG's Tax Reimagined Report Unveiled
September 30, 2024
This year’s report takes a look at how tax departments and their leaders are overcoming various disruptions like legislative and regulatory change, an uncertain talent market, generative AI and more, fostering trust across the organization. Key report findings from 500 CFOs, CEOs and Chief Tax Officers – 25% of which are in the Northeast region, indicate...
IRS releases draft Form 7217, Partners Report of Property Distributed by a Partnership, for public comment
September 30, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service requested public comments on draft Form 7217 PDF and Instructions for draft Form 7217 PDF today.
Independent Office of Appeals Secure Messaging Program Office launches ‘Corporate Group Mailbox’ pilot for large business taxpayers with multiple representatives
September 30, 2024
The Internal Revenue Service’s Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) today launched a pilot program as part of the IRS’ ongoing transformation efforts to expand online tools and improve user experiences.