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Impact #103 – Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Fraud

During the past 28 years that CAMICO Claims and Loss Prevention specialists have helped CPAs with fraud exposures and damages, many lessons have been learned. For instance, CAMICO claims experience consistently shows that fraud and defalcation are major contributors to significant professional liability claims for CPAs, as illustrated by the following chart on “What Causes … Read more

Impact #103 – Enhanced Platform for CAMICO Members-Only Site

CAMICO policyholders now have a members-only website that is responsive to the latest browser technology, including mobile and desktop devices. The new site offers an enhanced and more efficient experience for users with the newest browsers, and few functional changes. The user experience should be seamless and remain as secure as always. The website will … Read more

Impact #103 – Consequences of Not Filing the Required Tangible Property Regulation 3115s by Tax Year 2014

What are the issues or consequences to the taxpayer and the tax return preparer if a taxpayer does not comply with the new tangible property regulations (TPRs), i.e., file the required 3115(s)? It puts the client at risk for significant adverse consequences, such as: Permanent differences in deduction for repair and maintenance costs that were … Read more

Alert – Health Reimbursement Arrangements Subject to Severe Penalties Under the Affordable Care Act

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance indicating that health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are subject to severe penalties. The IRS issued Notice 2013-54 (http://www.irs.gov/irb/2013-40_IRB/ar11.html), offering guidance on the effect of the ACA on certain health care arrangements. Although the guidance also addresses flexible spending … Read more

Alert – Final Tangible Property Regulations Require Filing Application for Change in Accounting Method for 2014 Tax Year

Since the time this Alert was written, the AICPA has announced that the IRS and Treasury are considering the AICPA’s recommendations to provide relief from the reporting requirements related to the repair regulations. The AICPA stated that it is “hopeful” that the IRS and Treasury “will release some form of relief for small businesses in … Read more

Impact #103 – Addressing the ‘Weakest Link’ in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity issues continue to ramp up and are now being discussed by Congressional leaders and President Obama with an eye toward encouraging more cooperation between private sector companies and public sector agencies. The director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, James Comey, has also weighed in on the issues. Some of his recent comments compared … Read more