by Rich Daisley, CPA | Nov 15, 2019 | Exam Review, Industry News
From those whose firms have recently gone through a peer review as part of the AICPA’s Peer Review Program (PRP), the feedback is consistent. Things have changed. While the underlying requirements of the PRP are the same, a review of a sample of an accounting firm’s...
by Rachael Brink | Oct 8, 2019 | CMA Exam, Industry News
Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) recently released two reports showing the advantages of professional certifications for both employers and employees in an age of digital transformation. Both reports, “Achieving Competitive Advantage in the Digital Age – The...
by Rachael Brink | Oct 3, 2019 | EA Exam, Industry News
The IRS issued Revenue Procedure 2019-38 on September 24th, 2019, finalizing a safe harbor under Section 199A for rental real estate owners to claim a qualified business income deduction of up to 20%. Defining “Rental Real Estate Enterprise” For the real...
by Rachael Brink | Oct 1, 2019 | EA Exam, Industry News
The IRS finalized a new law for depreciation under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), allowing businesses to immediately expense more qualified property. The final regulations put into effect the August 2018 proposed regulations but include some modifications. The...
by Rachael Brink | Sep 12, 2019 | CMA Exam, Exam Review, Industry News
Starting January 1, 2020, the CMA exam will undergo substantial changes to ensure that the certification is current, relevant, and valid for accountants seeking to work in management accounting. The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (ICMA) decided on these...
by Megan Bierwirth | Sep 9, 2019 | CIA Exam, Industry News
In today’s business environment, how a company works with “big data” has become analogous with how well that company does within its industry or market. Being able to effectively work with data to drive business decisions and develop business insights is the...
