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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton called out Republican Donald Trump Monday night for paying no federal income taxes on some of his...
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An overwhelming majority of American investors are confident in the integrity of the U.S. capital markets, including audited financial reports and independent auditors, according to a new survey by the Center for Audit Quality. Read more »
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Deloitte and Apple have partnered to help Deloitte customers accelerate business growth on iOS platforms. Read more »
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Accountants are divided about the upcoming presidential election, a new poll reveals, but they're leaning toward Republican candidate Donald Trump. Read more »
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The Internal Revenue Service has released new procedures that help a taxpayer make the decision on whether to opt for a qualified terminable interest property election to reduce estate taxes. Read more »
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The Internal Revenue Service has issued a notice outlining the special diem rates that taxpayers can use to substantiate the amounts they are claiming for lodging, meals and incidental expenses when traveling away from home. Read more »
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Despite years of cuts to the Internal Revenue Service budget and its employee count, the agency is nonetheless collecting more tax revenue, according to a new report. Read more »
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The very rich are different from you and me. They even have their own IRS audit squad. Read more »
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A group of 41 Senate Republicans is urging the Treasury Department to drop proposed regulations that would eliminate a popular tax strategy for minimizing estate and gift taxes. Read more »
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International IT governance association ISACA has begun a new initiative to connect women in the technology industry. Read more »
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The Kentucky Court of Appeals has affirmed in part a decision by the Kentucky Circuit Court finding Grant Thornton liable for fraudulent misrepresentation in its selling of a tax shelter. Read more »
Insights
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September 29, 2016
This Friday, Sept. 30, approximately 23,000 EY professionals around the world will volunteer as part of the firm's Connect Day. The annual day of service will see participants in the U.S., Canada, Israel, Mexico, and Central/South America help non-profits, particularly those supporting entrepreneurs, education, and equality in the workforce. Read more »
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September 28, 2016
The Oregon Society of CPAs (OSCPA) recently held their first statewide CPA Day of Service, held September 23 & 24. Sponsored by the Society, the Day of Service saw Oregon CPAs serve local communities and raise awareness of the CPA profession. Read more »
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September 28, 2016
The AICPA announced on Wednesday that they will be partnering with state CPA societies across the country to increase the amount high school educators teaching high-level accounting courses. Read more »
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September 27, 2016
It was 1994. The fall of the Navy Suit. More than 20 years ago. And I was sitting in your seat. Read more »
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September 27, 2016
Working Mother magazine has announced the recipients of their 2016 100 Best Companies this week, which seeks to recognize workplaces that help new parents - particularly mothers - continue to "flourish at home and at work," per the company's site. Read more »
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September 23, 2016
The CPA Center of Excellence announced this week that they have launched an academic partnership between Indiana Wesleyan University and the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD), in which students on both sides of the Atlantic will get to further their "employability skills" using the Center's resources. Read more »
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September 29, 2016
The Tax Foundation has released its annual ranking of states and how competitive their business tax codes are. Read more »
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September 28, 2016
The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s recent set of proposed technical corrections to its revenue recognition standard are a sign that more companies are getting serious about implementing them. Read more »
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September 26, 2016
The American Institute of CPAs’ Accounting and Review Services Committee has finished the last of the standards it has been redrafting and clarifying as part of the AICPA’s Clarity Project. Read more »
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September 22, 2016
The American Institute of CPAs has issued a new report on the growing threat of “executive impersonation,” in which criminals claiming to be corporate executives convince employees to send them sensitive documents and company information. Read more »
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September 21, 2016
PricewaterhouseCoopers wants to show the life of an accountant and auditor isn’t so boring after all, with a new YouTube video. Read more »
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September 20, 2016
Comedienne and actress Leslie Jones has a new job for Ernst & Young: safeguarding her from hackers. Read more »
