AICPA News Update Vol. 13 No. 29
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Published on April 16, 2013
Diversity Efficiencies and Synergies in Your Accounting Firm
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Despite the considerable gains that have been made, individuals still often stereotype and prejudge others. We can all stand to eliminate biases and prejudices. In establishing organizational values, top management's commitment to just dealing is essential. This includes explicit, senior-level commitments to diversity and inclusion.
Published on March 21, 2011
IRS Auditing Through QuickBooks
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The IRS has provided QuickBooks accounting software training to its Small Business/Self-Employed (SB/SE) division examiners
Published on October 05, 2010
AICPA Survey Shows Growing IFRS Support
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Once the timing of IFRS convergence is clarified, IFRS preparation in the form of in-depth training and information technology readiness will be especially important
Published on January 28, 2011
AICPA News Update - January 29, 2010
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January 29, 2010 issue: Chairman of Blue-Ribbon Panel on Private Company Reporting Appointed; IASC Foundation Publishes Free Training Material for IFRS for SMEs; AICPA Chairman: Get Involved and Start Young; Governance Depends on Solid Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls; Comments Sought on Draft Issues Paper on...
Published on March 08, 2010
Tax Aspects of Contributing a House to a Fire Department
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Taxpayers can obtain a charitable contribution deduction for the fair market value of property donated to a fire department to be burned down. The taxpayer needs to properly structure the transaction so that the property, and not just the right to use the property, is being donated.
Published on July 06, 2010
Practice Management
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Published on April 08, 2013
Sweet Rewards State and Local Incentives Arrangements
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Many state governments and local communities help businesses grow and expand by offering various credits or incentives for routine investments, for workforce training, or for more targeted behaviors, such as locating in an enterprise zone
Published on May 02, 2010
A Blended Approach to Teaching Tax Writing Skills
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This column describes how a group of tax professionals, one of whom is also an adult learning specialist, collaborated with a writing consultant to create a distinctive training experience for CPAs on how to write for the profession
Published on July 20, 2011
No Deduction for House Donated to Fire Department
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This item discusses the determination of the amount of the charitable deduction for the donation of a house to a fire department that intends to use the house for training exercises—including burning it to the ground
Published on February 01, 2011
Auditing Financial Instruments
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A description of publications available on auditing financial instruments.
Published on March 20, 2013
Court Adopts Reason to Know Test for Innocent Spouse Cases
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The Sixth Circuit adopted the “reason to know” test for determining whether a taxpayer was eligible for innocent spouse relief from tax liability for an understatement arising out of an erroneous deduction on a tax return.
Published on January 28, 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
Adapting Accounting Education to the Generations Working with the Millennials
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The changing characteristics of college students provide a challenge for accounting educators and employers.
Published on January 28, 2011
IRS Intensifies Focus on Worker Classification
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As the IRS intensifies its scrutiny of worker classification, businesses may want to take a fresh look at how their policies, procedures, and documentation around engaging independent contractors might withstand IRS review.
Published on May 12, 2010