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September 29, 2017 

After remaining flat for some time, the cost of care at home has been escalating over the past two to three years. "That's due to an increase in labor costs, caused by a shortage of caregivers, increases in minimum wages in some states, and new ...

September 29, 2017 

Although most Americans still share concerns about retirement – including nearly two-thirds (63%) who fear running out of money in retirement more than death – baby boomers are finally showing signs of optimism about their retirement readiness, ...

September 29, 2017 

There are a great many choices when it comes to accounting insurance. Sometimes, wading through the choices is such a chore that many busy professionals are tempted to simply go without insurance and chance a lawsuit.

September 28, 2017 

Aside from high salaries, what incentives do tech workers find most appealing? According to CIOs in a recent survey from Robert Half Technology, the ability to learn and grow tops the list, followed by the opportunity to work on interesting projects.

September 28, 2017 

NAR President William E. Brown, a second-generation Realtor from Alamo, California and founder of Investment Properties said that the proposal reaffirms Realtors’ concerns from earlier in the year and urged lawmakers to keep homeowners in mind as they ...

September 28, 2017 

For a deeper understanding of millennials, Deloitte's research explored whether there are pronounced behavioral traits that are shared among millennials–regardless of Business Chemistry type–that inform their approach to work. Millennials' scores on ...

September 28, 2017 

TIGTA found that IRS estate and gift tax examiners do not always follow estate and gift tax return examination case documentation and timeframe guidelines and that the impact of the Estate and Gift Tax Program’s compliance efforts is uncertain.

September 28, 2017 

The award, part of AICPA’s Legacy Scholars program, provides financial assistance to four undergraduate and graduate-level accounting students who demonstrate potential to become leaders in the CPA profession.

September 28, 2017 

In recent years, the NAEA has been pivotal in protecting those who hold the EA designation, especially in states that previously did not allow an EA to advertise his or her credential. The NAEA is doing a good job of raising public awareness of EAs ...

September 28, 2017 

Educators can take advantage of tax deductions for qualified expenses related to their profession. The costs many educators incur out-of-pocket include items such as classroom supplies, training and travel.

September 28, 2017 

That community now includes the MACPA’s new Outsourced CFO Task Force, a group of forward-thinking MACPA members who are interested in promoting outsourced CFO services, growing the community of accounting and finance professionals who call themselves ...

September 28, 2017 

A funding resource for career development, lifelong learning, educational programs, and the future, the NSA Scholarship Foundation works to build career paths into and within the accounting profession. With its scholarship awards, the Foundation ...