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Like many industries during the pandemic, CPA firms witnessed a wave of early retirements as owners chose to exit the business world. The Great Resignation impacted companies significantly, and for an industry already grappling with succession challenges, an early mass exit by the baby boomer generation set the stage for a dramatic shift in ownership, potentially up to 49 percent in the coming years.

The accounting profession is at a crossroads, facing a pivotal moment in which it must redefine its value and sustainability to remain relevant in an ever-evolving business landscape. One of Carla McCall's key platforms as AICPA chair is focused on this very issue, emphasizing the need to rethink how the profession is perceived and how it operates.

Following feedback from taxpayers, tax professionals, and payment processors and to reduce taxpayer confusion, the Internal Revenue Service delayed the new $600 Form 1099-K reporting threshold requirement for third party payment organizations for tax year 2023 and is planning a threshold of $5,000 for 2024 to phase in the new law.

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded those aged 73 and older of the deadline to take Required Minimum Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) and other retirement plans, and highlighted updates introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act.

Worried parents can obtain peace of mind with a realistic savings strategy for both retirement and their children’s college education. Here are some approaches advisers can recommend.

This week we look at: Congress enacts two tax laws: but neither is the big one that passed the House in January but stalled in the US Senate; A Texas US District Court has issued a nationwide temporary injunction barring FinCEN from enforcing the BOI reporting regime; DOJ files a notice of Appeal of the Texas Top Cop Shop Inc decision and FinCEN posts information regarding the impact of the case on BOI reports

Firms in CPA.com’s CAS Benchmark Survey report a significant increase in median revenue and project an increase of nearly 100% over the next three years.

"You never know how a simple ‘thank you’ might impact your career". As a past recipient of The OSCPA Educational Foundation, Sheila Landis shares how her scholarship influenced her outlook and values as a CPA.

Tax professionals should always be evaluating and adjusting their WISP based on relevant circumstances, changes in the firm's business or operations or the results of security testing and monitoring.

With fewer resources and oversight, not-for-profits can be more susceptible to financial wrongdoing. Three experts discuss how accounting and finance teams can prevent these attacks.

This week we look at: IRS releases optional form taxpayer can use to make an IRC §83(b) election; IRS extends for one year more a transitional 45-day period to perfect research credit claims found to be invalid claims; IRS provides additional relief on the issuance of Forms 1099-K

The world of Client Advisory Services is getting more and more competitive. Many accounting firms today have or have started to add it to their services. This means that getting your firm in front of the clients that are looking for those services is imperative.

Guidance on how HSA contribution rules intersect with Medicare enrollment is limited, with many clients receiving conflicting answers from HSA providers, Medicare and Social Security representatives, and even their own tax professionals. This article answers three of the most common questions that JofA readers asked in response to an earlier article.

The transformative leader, who is retiring on Dec. 31, guided the organization and the profession for nearly three decades.

In a letter ruling, the IRS stated that investment advisory fees paid by an annuity contract would not be considered an amount received in gross income by a contract’s owner.

In today’s competitive business environment, accounting and tax firms must continually strive for efficiency and effectiveness. The path to achieving a more efficient firm involves adopting best practices, exploring offshoring options, and meticulously preparing for the peak season.

Rejecting the IRS’s assertion that the step-transaction doctrine applied to a series of transactions with respect to life insurance policies, the Tax Court held that the proceeds of the policies were not includible in a decedent taxpayer’s estate.

In general, distributions from a partnership do not result in a taxable transaction and generally only reduce the partner’s basis in their partnership interest. Unfortunately, this is not always true, and some very unexpected taxable transactions may result from the distribution of money or property from the partnership.

Tax planning is a crucial aspect of wealth management, particularly for high-income professionals such as physicians. Many physicians, whether they are transitioning from residency or have been attending physicians for decades, must navigate complex decisions related to benefits, retirement contributions, and tax strategies.

In celebration of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, we’re honored to share insights from Stuart Ketzler, a proud Alaska Native and Nenana Native Council member. Learn how his deep connection to the land, community, and gratitude have shaped his path in accounting.