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The 2026 AI Finance Stack
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October 20, 2014
10 Year-End Income Tax Tips for 2014
Year-end Tax Guide for 2014 highlights the most important tax planning considerations for individuals and small businesses.
October 20, 2014
James Brown, CPA, Honored for Long Service to Accounting Profession
Indiana Certified Public Accountant (CPA) James L. Brown has been named the winner of this year's Sustained Contribution Award by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). The award recognizes members who have contributed measurably to the AICPA ...
October 20, 2014
AICPA Asks IRS for Clarification on S Corp Distributions
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) explaining that an ambiguity exists under current rules for determining adjustments to the accumulated adjustment account (AAA) of an S corporation when both ...
October 20, 2014
5 Ways Your Accounting Firm Can Win More RFPs
It’s that time of year when everyone is out shopping accounting services. While most of us would like all new business opportunities to be referrals where we’re the only person or firm competing for the business, the reality is that it doesn't happen ...
October 20, 2014
AICPA Names Recipient of Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Service
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has presented Frank K. Ross, CPA, the Institute’s 2014 Gold Medal Award for Distinguished Service.
October 20, 2014
How Does the Marketplace Fairness Act Affect Use Taxes
While almost everyone has heard of sales tax, many business owners are unaware that most states have a “use tax.” State laws treat sales and use tax as two separate taxes, but in reality they act in concert to complement each other. Think of them as a “pay me now or pay me later” tax....…
October 16, 2014
How to Max Out On Itemized Income Tax Deductions in 2014
[This is part of a special series about year-end tax planning and preparation.] In the usual case, the tried-and-true tax strategy at the end of the year is to pull deductions into the current year and push income into the following year. And, for the most part, it still makes sense. But now there’s a few...…
October 16, 2014
Starbucks, Marriott, Delta and National Top the Lists of Spending by Business Travelers
Whether they make a dozen trips a year or more than 50, business travelers have their preferences from hotels to airlines and even fast food joints. Since these are generally allowable business expenses, they also keep pretty good records that can be anal
October 15, 2014
‘Tis the Season… For Income Tax Planning
While most Americans are thinking about football season, the MLB baseball playoffs, the coming NBA season, hockey or the upcoming holidays, savvy financial professionals are advising taxpayers to think about their taxes.
October 14, 2014
5 Tips for Accounting Firms to Build Client Loyalty
Customers everywhere demand more personal attention in their shopping and service experiences, and accounting services are no exception. With so many ways to rate and rank the customer experience at their fingertips...
October 14, 2014
How to Avoid or Even Take Advantage of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
[This is part of a special series of articles designed to maximize tax benefits and minimize tax pitfalls at the end of the year.] The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is often referred to as a “stealth tax” because it sneaks up on unsuspecting taxpayers. But you’re not doing your job well if your clients are caught...…
October 14, 2014
8 Factors that Determine a Retired Partner’s Deferred Compensation
When partners retire, it goes without saying that they want to cash in their share of the firm’s value. But they want to do this in a way that enables the firm to continue as a successful, viable entity.