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March 16, 2017 

As Corporate Risk Rises, Risk Management Efforts Falling Short

New research from North Carolina State University and the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) finds most executives see risks increasing in both number and complexity – but those same executives say their organizations’ risk management efforts may not ...

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March 16, 2017 

100 of 100 Tax Execs Surveyed Expect Major Tax Reform

Reforms aimed at driving growth of American business top tax directors’ reform wish list, with 40 percent hoping for a reduction of the 35-percent corporate tax rate, according to the survey. One in five (20 percent) of respondents point to tax ...

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March 16, 2017 

5 Ways to Improve Workflows in Accounting Firms

The first step to enabling this growth – and the sustainable efficiencies that empower it – is to tackle those inefficient workflows within your firm. By taking the time to streamline these workflows – and achieving a higher level of effectiveness ...

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March 15, 2017 

Tax Rules for Uber, Lyft and Other Ride-Share Drivers

When you’re a driver for Uber or Lyft, you receive a 1099 from the company, indicating the compensation received during the year. This is the amount you must report to the IRS, and any appropriate states, as taxable income. So there’s no such thing ...

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March 15, 2017 

IRS Gives Extension to Businesses Hit By East Coast Blizzard

Business taxpayers who are unable to file their tax return by today’s due date (March 15, 2017) can request an automatic extension by filing Form 7004, available on IRS.gov, on or before March 20, 2017. Form 7004 provides a six-month extension ...

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March 15, 2017 

Last-Minute ACA Tax Reporting Support

ACA reporting via 1094 and 1095 forms was required last year, and employers and insurers are again expected to comply with all ACA reporting requirements, making it imperative that businesses understand the new requirements for 2016. In 2015, the ...

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March 15, 2017 

3 Money Tips for Happy Marriages

20 percent of couples say that financial decisions cause tension in their relationships every day, and 31 percent say money issues lead to stress weekly, according to a survey by the American Institute of CPAs and the Ad Council.

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March 15, 2017 

New CGMA Treasury Resource Helps Management Accountants

A newly published Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) resource, Treasury and Cash Management Essentials, provides a practical guide to help management accountants add value to the business by deepening their understanding of key treasury ...

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March 15, 2017 

CFOs Say Workers are More Engaged

Recent findings from a separate study help to underscore the point that executives should not take employee engagement — or loyalty — for granted. About one-third of professionals surveyed for a study on worker satisfaction and engagement from ...