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Does Accounting Education Belong in the University Curriculum? 

Going Concern

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Rather, the proposal is to eventually do away with ALL university-based education but keep a weakened 150-hour requirement until that day comes. The National Pipeline Advisory Group has joined those who question the value of a university education. Looks That Way ” troubling.

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What’s new: state sales and use taxes

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Florida sales tax exemptions on hurricane-preparedness items may soon encompass purchases of pet food, thanks to the lobbying of a local Girl Scout troop. In this case, the “true object” of the transaction is the education or training. There’s always something changing in the world of tax, especially sales tax.

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The Pandemic's Impact on Businesses and Sales Tax: An Update

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As mentioned in 2020, the pandemic changed life as we know it: From family events to work, education, and business, life went virtual. Widespread quarantines and lockdowns and the resulting remote work and education resulted in a spike in?demand Earlier this year, Florida enacted legislation ?that?imposes?sales

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weMean Business Expo 2020

SMBAccountant

The weMean Business Expo 2020, located at Florida Tech on Saturday, February 29th, will feature two business trainings offered during the Expo, with Shannon Bloom, CPA providing the second workshop, QuickBooks Overview. Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 Time : 10am-2pm Location: Florida Tech’s Center for Aeronautics and Innovation 1050 W.

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weMean Business Expo 2020

SMBAccountant

The weMean Business Expo 2020, located at Florida Tech on Saturday, February 29th, will feature two business trainings offered during the Expo, with Shannon Bloom, CPA providing the second workshop, QuickBooks Overview. Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 Time : 10am-2pm Location: Florida Tech’s Center for Aeronautics and Innovation 1050 W.

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Four years since Wayfair: A trend takes hold

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Of all states with a sales tax, only Florida and Missouri remained holdouts when it came to enforcing economic nexus for out-of-state sellers. Florida and Missouri recently completed the lineup of states with a sales tax that enforce economic nexus. retail e-commerce sales hit some $160 billion in the first quarter of 2020.

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Taking a Look at Sales Tax Exemptions and Why They're Important

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These can include certain charities, churches and religious organizations, education organizations, government/political organizations, trade organizations and others. As sales tax is charged at the point of final sale, goods and services bought for resale are often exempt to avoid double taxation. Why exemptions matter.

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