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Proposed regulations would define Sec.1256 foreign currency contracts
Proposed regulations from the IRS and Treasury would define foreign currency contracts subject to the Sec.1256 mark-to-market rules as only including forward contracts.
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Black CPA Centennial announces scholarship recipients
The Black CPA Centennial, a national initiative to provide financial support to Black accounting students, recently awarded 100 scholarships across the U.S. totaling $93,500.
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Getting the most out of accounting conferences
Considering what you’re spending to attend various accounting conferences, it’s important to get the most out of your time and energy.
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FASB adds three new projects to technical agenda
FASB recently issued its 2021 FASB Agenda Consultation Report, which announced the addition of three new projects to its technical agenda.
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ETAAC praises IRS e-file initiatives, stresses more funding
The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee’s (ETAAC’s) annual report praised IRS improvements on the e-file process but said the agency will need more funding support.
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Consumer confidence index on the slide
U.S. consumer confidence sharply fell in June as worries about high inflation left consumers anticipating economic growth would significantly weaken in the second half of 2022.
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IRS proposes regulations on estate tax deductions
The IRS and Treasury have proposed regulations incorporating present-value principles by which an estate may deduct certain expenses and claims against the estate.
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AICPA publishes Q&A to explain guidance on crypto
A new Q&A from the AICPA explains guidance regarding the accounting for entities that have obligations to safeguard crypto-assets.
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PEEC, ASB issue new CPA requirements for NOCLAR
The AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee and Auditing Standards Board issued new requirements regarding NOCLAR within the AICPA code of conduct.
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E-filing extended to include more 1040-series amended returns
Taxpayers can now electronically amend Forms 1040-NR, 1040-SS and 1040-PR, the IRS announced Thursday, June 23.