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January 11, 2017 

Americans Spent $46 Billion on Gift Cards in 2016

Gift cards have become not only an acceptable substitute for more traditional gift options, but are increasingly expected and eagerly used, especially among "older" Millennial adults, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report ...

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January 11, 2017 

What Trump’s Presidency Means for Taxes

With the inauguration only a week away, many voters are wondering what Trump's presidency means for taxes, and whether he will follow through with his pre-election tax proposals.

 New Scam Targets Tax Professionals

January 11, 2017 

New Scam Targets Tax Professionals

The new phishing scheme is targeting accounting and tax preparation firms nationwide, with the cyber criminals trying to collect sensitive information that will allow fraudsters to prepare fraudulent tax returns.

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January 11, 2017 

NVCA Adds New Award Categories for 2017

The new award categories include the Rising Star Award, Excellence in Healthcare Innovation Award and the Venture Firm of the Year Award. These three new award categories join the current roster of awards that includes the Lifetime Achievement in ...

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January 10, 2017 

Nation Needs Tax Reform and IRS Reform, Says Taxpayer Advocate

In assessing the compliance burdens of the current tax code, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) analyzed IRS data and determined that individuals and businesses spend about six billion hours a year complying with the code’s filing requirements ...

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January 10, 2017 

Scholarships Available for Accounting Students

The Foundation awards scholarships to undergraduates who are U.S. or Canadian citizens majoring in accounting at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States. Since it was formed in 1969, the NSA Scholarship Foundation ...

 New Accounting Credential for Entity and Intangible Valuations

January 10, 2017 

New Accounting Credential for Entity and Intangible Valuations

The AICPA, the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) are offering a new credential that will enhance the quality, consistency and transparency of fair value measurement results in financial reporting.

 Ryan Acquires Clients of Nickel & Co. for Property Tax Practice

January 10, 2017 

Ryan Acquires Clients of Nickel & Co. for Property Tax Practice

The acquisition strengthens the market leadership position of Ryan’s Commercial Property Tax practice in Oklahoma and adds a team of seasoned property tax professionals to the largest property tax group in North America. The acquisition also adds a ...