Featured News
-
IRS temporarily accepts e-signatures for certain forms
To protect the health of taxpayers and tax professionals, the IRS will temporarily allow the use of e-signatures on certain forms that are not filed electronically.
-
Proposal to enhance auditors’ risk assessment process
The AICPA proposed a new standard Thursday that enhances auditors' assessment of the risks of material misstatement in an audit of financial statements.
-
Guidance issued on payroll tax deferral
The IRS recently issued much-anticipated guidance on the payroll tax deferral ordered in a presidential memorandum on Aug. 8.
-
Tools to help nonfilers receive EIPs
The IRS now provides tools for tax practitioners to reach out to taxpayers who do not normally file tax returns and are eligible to receive economic impact payments.
-
Preventing remote work burnout
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force many people to work remotely, it’s important to focus on ways to prevent work-from-home burnout.
-
SEC changes disclosure rules
The SEC voted to change certain public company disclosures and make more investors eligible to participate in private capital markets as accredited investors.
-
Fed to keep interest rates near zero
The Federal Reserve plans to keep interest rates near zero even after inflation exceeds its 2% target level.
-
VoIP phones step up communication
With so many people working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more CPAs are turning to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems to communicate with clients.
-
Records-request duties clarified in ethics proposal
A new proposal from the AICPA would further clarify the responsibilities of its members when responding to client requests for records.
-
PPP forgiveness guidance re owner-employee compensation
The SBA and Treasury recently issued an interim final rule addressing PPP forgiveness issues related to owner-employee compensation and the eligibility of nonpayroll costs.