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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

CPA Practice

State and local governments are being squeezed by a shortage of accounting professionals, making it difficult at times to find staff CPAs who can prepare critical financial information or outside firms to conduct audits. Evaluation of external auditors should consider CPA firm qualifications, not just proposed fees.

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Tax Experts Receive Awards from AICPA

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs has recognized two prominent Tax Division members during the 2024 AICPA Fall Tax Division Meeting. Sansone, CPA, was presented with the Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award and Annette Nellen, CPA, CGMA, Esq., Sansone, CPA, was presented with the Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award.

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AICPA and NATP Respond to TurboTax Ad

CPA Practice

TurboTax, the most widely-used do-it-yourself tax preparation in the U.S., is out with a new advertisement in which it is telling Americans that maybe they should save money and have a “tax break up” with their professional preparer by using one of TurboTax’s live experts.

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How Mike Habib, EA Collaborates with CPAs and Lawyers for Tax Representation Referrals

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How CPAs and Lawyers Can Collaborate with Mike Habib, EA for Tax Representation Referrals Mike Habib, EA, is a trusted tax resolution expert with extensive experience helping individuals and businesses resolve complicated tax issues. Contact us today at 1-877-78-TAXES [1-877-788-2937].

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Cash Flow Secrets Every Upskilled CPA Should Know

Speaker: Debra L. Robinson

CPAs know the drill: taxes, compliance, rinse, repeat. By upskilling your accounting practices and shifting focus from tax compliance to the strategic movement of money, you can transform your role from reactive accountant to proactive financial strategist. 📊 Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets decoded for max impact.

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AICPA Asks Treasury for Guidance on Marijuana Law Changes

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs submitted a letter to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting guidance for cannabis businesses in advance of the impending transition away from engaging in a trade or business that subjects them to section 280E.

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Don't Forget Sales Tax When It Comes to Year-End Planning for Your Clients!

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October 15 th ended the last major income tax due dates in 2023. Most CPAs use the fourth quarter of the year for audit and tax planning for clients, strategic planning for the firm and of course, CPE. Both of these changes can directly impact your clients’ sales tax responsibilities.

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