Record Retention
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Every firm should have a record retention policy and should have its legal counsel review this policy to make sure that all legal areas are covered. The policy should spell out what records should be kept...
Published on May 03, 2010
Sales Tax Audit Best Practices
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This article discusses common issues in state sales tax audits and gives tips and best practices for each part of an audit life cycle.
Published on June 30, 2012
Revised Form 990 The Evolution of Governance and the Nonprofit World
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The revised Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, incorporates many of the same governance principles and transparency best practices introduced to the for-profit world through the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Published on January 28, 2011
Circular 230 Best Practices
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Circular 230, Section 10.33, on best practices deals with providing advice and preparing a submission to the IRS.
Published on January 28, 2011
Changes to Form 990 Reflect IRS Policy Goals
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The IRS recently issued major changes to Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax.
Published on May 03, 2010
Form 990 Changes Implemented in Final Regs.
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The IRS issued final regulations implementing extensive revisions made in 2008 to Form 990.
Published on October 31, 2011
IRS Questions Willfulness Standard in Circular 230 Proceedings
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This item summarizes the current definition of “willfulness” for purposes of Circular 230.
Published on January 28, 2011
Record Retention Policies How Long Is Long Enough
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In advising clients on retention policies, the concern is often with keeping records too long, and because of the cost and logistical issues related to record retention, many taxpayers want to destroy outdated records...
Published on January 28, 2011
Client Data Security for the Tax Practitioner
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This column takes a brief look at some practices CPAs should consider when handling data security.
Published on January 28, 2011
Retention of Diverse Talent
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As the U.S. population becomes more diverse, more pressure will be placed on organizations to provide a diverse talent pool. In many accounting firms, diverse talent leaves before being promoted to a managerial position. They leave to go to other firms and do similar work for two primary reasons: imperfect
Published on March 21, 2011
Retaining Key Employees in a Tough Economic Environment
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Employee retention has long been an issue in public accounting. Firms across the country are implementing unique as well as time-tested strategies to deal with this concern
Published on January 28, 2011
Protecting Personal Information
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It has been said that “information is power.” But as with any valuable resource, it must be managed to maximize benefit and minimize cost.
Published on January 28, 2011
AICPA News Update Vol. 14 No. 31
Newsletter:
Celebrating 25 Years of CPA Financial Planners with the PFP Division
Published on August 01, 2011
Penalty for Failing to Meet EIC Due Diligence Requirements Can Be Assessed Against Employer or Employee
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The Office of Chief Counsel (OCC) advised that after the amendments to the regulations in T.D. 9436 in December 2008, the IRS continues to have the authority to assert the penalty against either the employee-preparer of a return or his or her employer for failing to meet the earned income
Published on January 28, 2011
EITC Due-Diligence Requirements IRS Ramps Up Enforcement and Education Efforts
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This article explains the basic EITC rules, the due-diligence requirements under Sec. 6695(g), and the proposed changes to the regulations under Sec. 6695(g).
Published on August 24, 2012