Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
March 23, 2015
83% of U.S. Finance Execs Predict Economy Will Expand
The U.S. is expected to continue its recovery from the global recession, but it may not have as much company, according to a new study from American Express and CFO Research.
March 23, 2015
AICPA Urges IRS to Offer Estate Tax Portability Relief for Surviving Spouses
The AICPA has submitted a letter on March 19 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Department of the Treasury recommending relief for surviving spouses who would like to elect portability of their deceased spouse’s unused estate tax exemption.
March 23, 2015
10 Special Tax Benefits for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Special tax rules apply to military members on active duty and in the reserves, particularly those serving in combat zones. These can help lower federal taxes and make it easier to file tax returns.
March 20, 2015
Are Firms with a Vision More Successful than Firms Without One?
This is a very difficult question because the best firms often perform well in multiple areas, so it’s impossible to filter out the individual impact of disciplines such as visioning, marketing, developing staff, accountability and management and leadersh
March 19, 2015
March Madness: Nearly 1/3 of Americans Admit Slacking at Work During Tourney
March happens to be the one of the few times of year that men spend more than women. Nearly half (49%) of males would spend on March Madness compared to fewer than 3 in 10 (29%) females shelling out dollars for the Big Dance.
March 19, 2015
Many Retirees Face April 1 Deadline for Distributions
The April 1 deadline applies to owners of traditional IRAs but not Roth IRAs. Normally, it also applies to participants in various workplace retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.
March 19, 2015
Retail Executives Expect Online Sales to Grow 10 Percent in 2015
The survey found that nearly four out of five (78 percent) retail CFOs anticipate their online sales to grow. Overall, CFOs forecast an impressive 9.9 percent boost to e-commerce sales this year.
March 19, 2015
Good Records Are Critical When Claiming Tax Deductions for Charity
First, to claim a charitable contribution deduction, donors must get a written acknowledgement from the charity for all contributions of $250 or more. This includes gifts of both cash and property.
March 19, 2015
Small Businesses Planning to Increase Investments and Employee Pay in 2015
Nearly three-in-five (57 percent) business owners plan to invest more in improving business processes and technology, while nearly the same number (55 percent) are setting aside funds for unexpected emergencies.
March 19, 2015
How to Manage the 4 Stages of the Transfer Pricing Life Cycle
Transfer pricing activities have faced increased scrutiny by tax authorities around the world and within the United States. As such, many companies are seeking more guidance on how to best manage their transfer pricing life cycle.
March 19, 2015
Need More Time on Your Taxes? IRS Offers Automatic 6 Month Extensions to Anyone
For taxpayers who haven’t yet filed their taxes, the IRS has this advice: don’t panic. Taxpayers who need more time to complete their tax return can request an automatic six-month extension.
March 19, 2015
What Are the Biggest Accounting Challenges Small Businesses Face?
Small business owners and managers face daily challenges on many fronts, from customer happiness and inventory, to marketing and technology. One of the biggest, they say, is their accounting functions. According to the latest Small Business Accounting Report survey, only 42 percent of small businesses have a CFO or controller. This drops to 25 percent...…