Technology

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October 2, 2015 

Handicapping the Accounting Conferences

When you choose to devote time to attending a conference, I hope you approach it with the enthusiasm I felt and still feel – the opportunity to learn from the pros, improve your skills, share in spirited conversations about the accounting profession...

Gail Perry

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October 22, 2015 

2015 AICPA Governing Council Recap

The AICPA governing Council's fall 2015 meeting took place this week and focused on the profession’s resilience and relevancy in a time of ongoing complexity and change. Several presentations helped Council members explore the need for the ...

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October 22, 2015 

The 10 Commandments of the Successful CPA

What you do learn in 40 years or so is what separates a successful CPA from one that struggles every year with mediocre clients and profits. My list of successful attributes is what I like to call the 10 Commandments of a successful CPA starts with ...

Dave McClure

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October 22, 2015 

IRS Working with States and Tax Companies to Prevent ID Theft

As part of the Security Summit process, members from the IRS, states and industry are co-chairing and serving on several teams. The teams have focused on a number of areas including improved validation of the authenticity of taxpayers and information ...

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October 22, 2015 

Christen Selected as New AICPA Board Chairman

Christen struck a tone of urgency in his acceptance speech, saying the profession should embrace change – and do it fast – to ensure a bright future, attract the best talent and be in the strongest position to serve the public interest.

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October 19, 2015 

Report Says IRS Computers Exposed to Hackers

In a new report released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), the IRS has been sharply criticized for failing to update the Windows operating system on its computers in a timely fashion. The foul-up exposed sensitive ...