The Workplace of the Future

The last year has come with unprecedented challenges but also brought great opportunities for innovation and growth. For small to mid-sized accounting firms, the workplace of the future will continue to evolve and look different than the past.

Dark Horse Disrupts Traditional CPA Firm Model with New Principal Accelerator Program
Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, has created a first of its kind business model that puts the CPA in the driver seat and the traditional CPA firm on notice.

 

Dark Horse CPAs, a top accounting and tax firm serving small businesses and individuals across the nation, has created a first of its kind business model that puts the CPA in the driver seat and the traditional CPA firm on notice.

AICPA Leader Tells Congress of Urgent Need for a 60-day Delay in PPP Application Deadline

Simpson also called upon Congress to extend the PPP application deadline by at least 60 days after March 31, 2021, citing urgent challenges facing small business and their CPA advisors, ...

LinkedIn tips for accountants and finance professionals

Accountants should rethink their approach to virtual networking in a post-COVID-19 landscape.

CPAs urged to be voice of calm in PPP storm

CPAs have a great opportunity to act as a stabilizing force with small business clients as rule changes, deadline pressures, and ongoing processing problems with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fuel a spike in frustration and anxiety levels.

That was one of the messages delivered during an AICPA Town Hall on March 4. A replay of the Town Hall is available on AICPA TV.

Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them.

This FAQ is not included in the Internal Revenue Bulletin, and therefore may not be relied upon as legal authority. This means that the information cannot be used to support a legal argument in a court case.

72. How does an Eligible Employer claim the Employee Retention Credit for qualified wages?

Researchers Say Machine Learning Boosts Defense Against Multi-Stage Cyber Attacks

February 8, 2021

How CPAs bill for financial planning services

Hourly, fixed-fee, and fee-for-service models all have their advantages.

 

CPAs who expand their services to include financial planning often find themselves facing a change in billing methods. However, deciding between different options and finding the right billing method can be a challenge. There are a number of options, each with their own advantages and drawbacks.

Have you heard about the ‘2021 Black CPA Centennial’ campaign?  

As February marks the beginning of Black History Month, organizations across the accounting profession have marked the occasion by commemorating the 100th anniversary of John Cromwell Jr. becoming the first registered Black CPA with a new yearlong diversity program.

Season of uncertainty: Aiming for April 15

The month ahead will be a critical time for tax preparers as they face issues on many different fronts. Old legislation, new legislation, stimulus payments and Paycheck Protection Program questions will complicate matters for preparers and taxpayers alike, according to observers — to say nothing of the delayed start to tax season.

The filing season itself will be “one for the ages,” said Mark Steber, senior vice president and chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt.

Ready for the 2021 Tax Season? Here’s How the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected Your Business Clients

As some of your business clients prepare to reopen their doors while ensuring the safety of their employees and customers, it’s your job to nudge them to start gathering their tax documents and financials for the April deadline.

 

Six 2021 ESG Trends for Accounting and Finance Professionals

These trends are based on conversations with Association members, global standard setters and executives at CPA firms and other organizations who lead ESG reporting and accounting efforts.