It’s the start of a new tax season. Is your marketing plan in place and ready to go? Do you how you’re going to get new clients this year? Marketing plan or not, here are some ideas to help you get clients through the door. It Pays to Pay Attention Do you keep an eye […]
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How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacts CPA Exam candidates
Each year, the CPA Exam is updated to include relevant topics based on new legislation, updates to the Authoritative Literature by the AICPA, or other changes affecting the business environment. As a CPA Exam candidate, knowledge of what these updates are and when they go into effect can be critical; they’re huge indicators of what […]
Tax Scams Abound This Tax Season – Tips to Stay Incident Free
Tax season is officially here! In addition to the start of the season, this week is Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week. Despite all of the safeguards the IRS has put in place to stop cybercriminals, it’s still our duty as tax preparers to educate clients, and follow strict online security procedures to protect sensitive data. […]
FASB releases ASU 2018-01 on land easements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-01, Leases (Topic 842): Land Easement Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842, that clarifies the application of the new leases guidance to land easements. Lease amendments (ASU 2016-02 and 2018-01) are effective for public entities with annual periods beginning after December 15, […]
Don’t Stop Learning: What the new Tax Bill Means for Tax Education
The dust is still settling from the passing of the new tax bill. The IRS hasn’t updated the tax forms on its website… AND the start of the tax season is looming. We’ve been getting lots of questions about whether or not to bother taking tax courses right now. Here are some important things to […]
Chartered Tax Professional (CTP) Certificate Program (Test Copy)
CTP® Certificate Program Includes: nnA series of five Income Tax Courses totaling 180 hours must be completed within 18 months. Plus, there is a 500-hour experience requirement. Study anywhere/anytime with an Internet connection.nn nn Comprehensive Tax Course – 60 hours nn Advanced I Tax Course – 30 hours nn Advanced II Tax Course – 30 […]
Everything you need to know about revised CPA Exam Blueprints
The AICPA recently released a list of revisions to the CPA Exam Blueprints, to take effect July 1, 2018. While CPA Exam candidates should be sure to consult the most up-to-date blueprints document, rest assured! The AICPA confirms that these revisions do not change “the nature or scope of content eligible for testing in […]
Don’t Believe These Myths About the New Tax Bill
There’s a lot of information out there about the new tax bill. But not all of it is true. Here are 9 myths to look out for and the truth behind them. Be sure to share these with your clients! MYTH #1 Taxes will be so simple, you will be able to file on a […]
The New Tax Law Means NOW is a Great Time to Start Your Tax Career
Major change will always result in the spread of rumors, myths, and misconceptions. It’s just human nature. The new tax law is no different – it even has the tax industry worried! We’ve been getting lots of questions from tax pros, tax students, and potential tax students about the future of the industry. In an […]