December 8, 2021
AICPA News – Dec. 2021
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the institute.
December 3, 2021
Pandemic Increases Data Theft Risks for Tax Pros
Tax professionals face additional security risks from cybercriminals who are increasing their attempts to use the pandemic and phishing scams to get access to sensitive client information.
November 30, 2021
On #GivingTuesday, Watch for These Scams
The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners are alerting taxpayers to be wary of fake charities used by scammers to get money as well as sensitive financial and personal information from victims.
November 24, 2021
Accounting Meta Influencers Discuss Trends, Provide Actionable Insights
Nearly two dozen accounting thought leaders, organized by compliance automation provider Avalara as the Accounting Meta Influencers,gathered for an online video roundtable to discuss current trends facing the accounting profession.
November 17, 2021
IRS Enhances Security of Online ID Verification Process
The Internal Revenue Service has improved its identity verification and sign-in process to enable more people to securely access and use IRS online tools and applications.
November 17, 2021
Accounting Meta Influencers Discuss Trends, Provide Actionable Insights
Nearly two dozen accounting thought leaders, organized by compliance automation provider Avalara as the Accounting Meta Influencers,gathered for an online video roundtable to discuss current trends facing the accounting profession.
November 12, 2021
Most Business-to-Business Companies Opposed to Accepting Cryptocurrency
A new survey conducted by Invoiced and PaymentsNEXT finds that 59% of U.S. finance and accounting professionals at business-to-business (B2B) companies are not open to the idea of accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment.
November 10, 2021
Brian Becker to Succeed Joe Adams as RSM US LLP Managing Partner & CEO on August 31, 2022
Becker currently serves as leader of RSM’s consulting line of business, which has grown from $450 million to $1 billion during his tenure. During this time, he has also worked with teams across the firm to realign consulting to reflect the needs of ...
November 10, 2021
IRS Adjusts Tax Rates and Deductions for TY 2022
The standard deduction for married couples filing jointly for tax year 2022 rises to $25,900 up $800 from the prior year. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction rises to $12,950 for 2022, up $400, and for...
November 9, 2021
How to Make the 2022 Tax Filing Season Easier and Get Your Tax Refund Faster
Do you want to make it easier to file your income taxes in 2022 easier and get your tax refund faster? The IRS is offering several tips that include steps that taxpayers can take this fall to make the 2022 easier.
November 9, 2021
Small Business Optimism Decreases: Owners Uncertain About Future Business Conditions
As reported in NFIB’s monthly jobs report, 49% of owners reported job openings that could not be filled, a decrease of two points from September. A net 44% of owners (seasonally adjusted) reported raising compensation, a 48-year record high reading.
November 9, 2021
Report Reveals Audit Committee Disclosures in Proxy Statements Continue to Increase
The Barometer analyzes S&P Composite 1500 proxy disclosures to understand transparency around audit committee oversight of the external auditor and other key audit-related topics. This year’s report provides examples of effective disclosure from ...
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