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Why aren't there more Black accountants?
February 29, 2024
The accounting field has a diversity gap and must promote inclusion for Black accountants. Discover actionable steps to empower Black accountants.
Making mentoring work
February 28, 2024
AICPA chair Okorie Ramsey dives into how accounting firms can make the most of this important recruiting and career development tool, and the benefits it offers for both mentee and mentor.
Moving staff up to replace a higher-level person
February 28, 2024
You need a method to retain your staff, even for a little longer, so your firm doesn't get stuck when someone leaves.
Black History Month Spotlight: Grace Charles
February 27, 2024
To celebrate Black History Month, we are excited to spotlight Grace Charles, an OSCPA member that embodies "paying it forward". As mentor to her peers at McDonald Jacobs, Grace redefines the workplace by centering cultural authenticity and resilience.
Ed Zollars - More BOI Information from Insurer
February 26, 2024
A look at: More BOI resources from CAMICO made available by NJCPA; District Court refuses to stay FBAR proceeding to await Tax Court result partially due to the age of the taxpayer; IRS announces program to go after corporate jet personal usage; The state of Arizona sues the IRS over tax status of state tax rebate.
The accountant's economic outlook for 2024
February 22, 2024
ADP's chief economist, Nela Richardson, shares her thoughts on what's in store economically for the year ahead.
Top growth areas for CPAs
February 22, 2024
Many services can be marketed to new clients as well as to existing clients. Once you begin adding services to your clients, more develop.
Ed Zollars - Insurers update BOI guidance
February 19, 2024
This week we look at: Insurers updating their advice on BOI engagements; SALT cap 2023 increase bill fails on a procedural vote in the House; Jury finds taxpayer did not willfully fail to file FBAR reports; IRS takes position third party payors liable for ERC refund repayment in addition to common law employers; IRS sending out CP271 āsoft lettersā to those with open ERC refund claims; S corporation has a failure of 9 trusts receiving shares from decedent; Taxpayer unsuccessfully argues she only should pay taxes on social security actually received
Return-to-office politics: 4 tips for reducing talent attrition
February 16, 2024
High-performing workers often balk at being forced back into the office, giving companies plenty to consider before mandating a return.
The two sides to succession plans for private businesses
February 16, 2024
Who owns the business and who is going to run it are separate ā but equally important ā questions.
Ed Zollars - Are you giving bad advice on electronic filing?
February 14, 2024
This week we look at: No movement on tax bills this week - nor is final action at all likely to take place before March; E-Filing returns - good or bad idea? Two competing articles published this week; Taxpayer owes tax on IRA forfeited to government as part of criminal conviction; IRS discusses when CID voluntary disclosure program should be used instead of ERC voluntary disclosure program IRS warns about EFIN scam emails Taxpayer found to have submitted a late new refund claim rather than a revision to a timely filed informal claim
Auditor independence threats and malpractice claimsāÆ
February 12, 2024
The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct canāt address every situation, so circumstances will arise that require CPAs to apply judgment in evaluating compliance with the provisions.
Member Spotlight: Maddie Glass
February 12, 2024
As a new CPA, Maddie Glass advocates for the next generation of CPAs to embrace every opportunity that comes your way, even if it feels uncomfortable. In her time amidst her peers at Delap LLP and OSCPA, Maddie has found that the most challenging experiences become valuable lessons to share with future accountants. Congratulations to Maddie for obtaining her license while offering her community the same unwavering support she had on her journey to becoming a CPA.
Q&A with the CFO of the Super Bowl champs
February 12, 2024
The CFO of the Kansas City Chiefs joined the JofA podcast recently to discuss enjoying the moment, not ālosing your identity to the job,ā and how the franchise has adapted to winning three Super Bowls since 2020.
Aging in place requires active planning
February 07, 2024
Most adults 50 and older want to stay in their home long term, but many donāt have a good plan.
Make your services a must-have
February 07, 2024
Clients will want to use you when you become their trusted advisor and they think of calling you before they do anything that might impact their business, financial security or growth.
The 2024 Top New Products
February 07, 2024
This year's roster of great new tools for accountants is heavily inflected with AI.
The importance of a pre-marriage āmoney dateā
February 07, 2024
A conversation before marriage about the state of each partnerās finances and their thoughts about money can have long-term benefits for the coupleās financial goals and relationship.
Trends that will shift the accounting landscape in 2024
February 07, 2024
From digitalization and consultancy to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, 2024 is set to be a year of growth and possibility.
5 risks for CFOs to manage in 2024
February 05, 2024
Prevalent threats range from a contentious presidential election and expectations for a benign end to inflation to the hazards of adopting generative AI.