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  • Gartner: Fast pace of change a top risk

    August 3, 2019

    Companies are concerned about their digitalization strategies and talent pipelines and see the fast-changing business world as a major threat, according to research firm Gartner.

  • New 1040 draft released for comment

    August 2, 2019

    After revamping Form 1040 into a postcard-sized form last year, the IRS and U.S. Treasury Department went back to the drawing board and are now pitching a new, longer version.

  • Reducing input errors and typos in Excel

    August 1, 2019

    Entering large amounts of data can be tedious. Minds wander, and errors creep in. It happens to even the quickest and most proficient of operators. But there are a few tricks that can help.

  • How AI will change the way CPAs work

    July 31, 2019

    Artificial intelligence is already present in accounting, and it will grow significantly as the industry continues to automate and reduce reliance on manual data entry.

  • IRS and Treasury working on SALT cap guidance

    July 30, 2019

    IRS and Treasury are considering guidance for applying the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap to pass-throughs, but some think it could invalidate the workarounds Wisconsin and other states have enacted.

  • New safe-harbor rule for real estate

    July 29, 2019

    The TCJA provides tax relief for owners of pass-through entities and self-employed individuals under new Section 199A, but its application to rental real estate activities has not been clear.

  • Navigating difficult workplace conversations

    July 28, 2019

    One mark of a good leader is the ability to successfully navigate a difficult workplace conversation. They are never easy, and leaders sometimes make mistakes.

  • House votes on “Cadillac tax”

    July 27, 2019

    The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would repeal the 40% “Cadillac tax” on high-cost health plans provided by employers.

  • Help clients implement revenue recognition

    July 26, 2019

    Three tips can help ensure your clients are ready to adopt the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) accounting standard on revenue recognition, issued as FASB ASU 2014-09.

  • Does Equifax owe you money?

    July 25, 2019

    The major data breach of Equifax in 2017 resulted in a class action suit, and the credit reporting agency has agreed to pay $700 million in claims. Impacted persons can file a claim online.