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November 18, 2021 

FASB Improves Transparency Around Government Grants

The amendments in the ASU require the following annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy to other accounting guidance such as a grant model within ...

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November 18, 2021 

How to be Proactive vs. Reactionary as a Tax Pro

Clients look to their tax pros for expert advice. To showcase your proactive mindset, start sharing your expertise about broader topics and investments in their business you believe are the best for your clients in the long run.

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November 18, 2021 

Apps We Love: Nov. 2021 – Lifestyle Apps

There's no doubt COVID-19 has changed both our work and personal lives in myriad ways. As I reflect on how we have altered our day-to-day existences in the past year and a half, I find there are apps I have incorporated into my daily life that I didn't...

Gail Perry

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November 17, 2021 

Estate Planning in an Uncertain Time

Taxpayers should of course carefully consider whether to engage in a lifetime gifting strategy, which has other considerations beyond just estate taxes (such as the tradeoff with the “step‑up” in basis, and non-tax family related considerations).

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November 17, 2021 

Accounting Firm BPM Elevates Eight to Partner

BPM LLP, one of the 50 largest public accounting and advisory firms in the country, has announced eight new partners: Jamie Emerson-Heery, Rono Ghosh, Meredith Johnson, Kemp Moyer, Ryan Musser, Javier Salinas, Will Tanem and Catherine Wong.

 IPSASB Issues Guidance on Capitalization of Borrowing Costs

November 17, 2021 

IPSASB Issues Guidance on Capitalization of Borrowing Costs

The new pronouncement adds implementation guidance and illustrative examples to IPSAS 5. The new material illustrates how the existing principles for when borrowing costs can be capitalized should be applied in various regularly encountered public ...

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November 17, 2021 

How to Create a Lead-Generating YouTube Channel

If your firm isn’t leveraging a YouTube channel for its brand, you may be missing out. According to HubSpot, in 2021, “84% of video marketers say video has been effective for generating leads.” Benefits of YouTube for B2B Marketing When your video channel is optimized—meaning with keyword-focused titles and descriptions—you can reach a wider audience...…