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 Tax Experts Explain New E-Signature Rules in Free CPE Webcast

June 25, 2014 

Tax Experts Explain New E-Signature Rules in Free CPE Webcast

On Tuesday, July 15, CPA Practice Advisor is hosting a free webcast titled, "Electronic Signatures and the IRS ... Everything You Need to Know." Sponsored by Wolters Kluwer CCH, the CPE-eligible webcast will cover the latest changes to electronic filing, including topics that are especially important for tax professionals and their clients.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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June 24, 2014 

Financial Accounting Foundation Names New Member to Board of Trustees

The Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) today appointed Washington State investment official Gary H. Bruebaker to the FAF Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Bruebaker currently is the chief investment officer for the Washington State Investment Board in Olympia, Washington.

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June 24, 2014 

8 Questions Small Businesses Should Ask Their Accountant

For businesses on the search for a new accountant, selecting the right one shouldn’t be taken lightly. For a small business, an accountant can play a critical role in the company’s successes and can lessen an owner’s headaches and stresses.

 Free CPE Webcast: Electronic Signatures and the IRS

June 24, 2014 

Free CPE Webcast: Electronic Signatures and the IRS

Free CPE Webcast – Tuesday, July 15, 2014 – 2:00 PM EDT Misinformation abounds regarding electronic signatures on tax returns. Join this session to gain an understanding of how and where e-signatures can be used. From this event, you will: Learn the history behind e-signatures leading up to the recent announcement by the IRS to...…

 University of Maryland Wins KPMG Case Study Competition

June 24, 2014 

University of Maryland Wins KPMG Case Study Competition

The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business has won the 2014 KPMG/NABA Case Study Competition. The award, presented by Big Four audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG and the National Association of Black Accountants was presented during a two-day event held during the annual NABA Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C. last…

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June 23, 2014 

IRS Trashes Circular 230 Disclaimers

The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility will be sending out letters asking practitioners to stop using disclaimers required under Circular 230 (Regulations Governing Practice Before the Internal Revenue Service).

Ken Berry, JD

 KPMG Acquires Zanett Commercial Solutions

June 23, 2014 

KPMG Acquires Zanett Commercial Solutions

Big 4 accounting and consulting firm KPMG LLP has acquired Zanett Commercial Solutions, a Cincinnati-based business and technology consulting firm. This transaction, which was finalized on June 20, broadens the depth of KPMG's technology-enablement solutions that help clients improve performance, maximize revenue and manage risk as they transform their business.