Staffing May 7, 2026
What Top Accounting Firms Hire for in 2026: 5 Key Skills Defining the Next Generation of CPAs
As teams become more complex and technology-driven, project management is emerging as a critical skill beyond CPA training alone.
January 25, 2013
Tax fraud cases show need for preparer regulation
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of cases each year of uncredentialed "kitchen counter" tax preparers misleading consumers and filing illegal returns. Just this week, we have three more examples:
January 25, 2013
Wisconsin Institute of CPAs accepting applications for scholarships
Applications for college accounting scholarships are being accepted by the WICPA Educational Foundation, Inc. now through February 28, 2013. Students may apply for up to $5,000 at www.wicpa.or/efscholarships.
Income Tax January 25, 2013
IRS Appeals Court Ruling: Professionals and Consumers Want Testing of Tax Preparers
From Jan. 2013 - This was the last thing this tax season needed: Uncertainty for tax professionals, other tax preparers and tax-paying Americans. AICPA, NSA, NAEA and other organizations want IRS testing program.
January 24, 2013
CalCPA Names San Jose CPA Top Young Emerging Professional
For her volunteer efforts that have helped increase outreach to students and young accountants, Megan Thompson, CPA, of San Jose has been named statewide Young Emerging Professional (YEP) of the Year by the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA).
January 24, 2013
Bookkeeper pleads no contest to third embezzlement charge in four years
A bookkeeper accused of stealing $3,200 from an East Palo Alto dental office while on probation for ripping off two Redwood City dental offices pleaded no contest Tuesday to a felony embezzlement charge.
January 24, 2013
Time To Disable Java
This is late January, that awkward period when tax season looms but is not quite here that is very similar to watching the afternoon sky as a snowstorm approaches. And much like the approach of a winter storm, the approach of tax season calls for some last minute preparations to make life easier in the…
January 24, 2013
New “Study Your Way” CPA Exam Prep system announced
Roger CPA Review has released a new "Study Your Way" solution to their course, allowing students optimum flexibility to study anytime, anywhere and customize their options.
January 24, 2013
Nebraska governor wants to end sales tax exemptions for agriculture
Nebraska's individual and business taxes would be eliminated under a new tax plan outlined by Gov. Dave Heineman on Jan. 18. To make up for lost income tax revenue, the plan would end sales tax exemptions on products from agricultural machinery and chemicals to medicine and medical equipment.
January 24, 2013
Less than one week left to file W-2s and 1099s
Greatland Extends Filing Hours to 8 p.m. January 31, Guarantees Deadline Compliance
January 24, 2013
IRS to offer relief from estimated tax penalty for farmers and fishermen
The Internal Revenue Service announced today that it will issue guidance in the near future to provide relief from the estimated tax penalty for farmers and fishermen unable to file and pay their 2012 taxes by the March 1 deadline due to the delayed start for filing tax returns.
January 24, 2013
Payroll clerk accused of identity theft
Authorities filed multiple identity theft charges against a High Point woman who worked as a payroll clerk.
January 24, 2013
How Small Businesses Can Guard Against Fraud
http://dsef.org Are you a small business owner? Here are some scams to watch out for that specifically target small businesses. Brought to you by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) and the Direct Selling Education Foundation (DSEF).