Accounting
Tax Fraud Blotter: Goin’ to jail, Boss
Leniency in cancer case; rehab rip-off; repayment unlikely; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-fraud-blotter-goin-to-jail-boss
Read MoreAICPA teams with GRI, SASB on sustainability assurance
The American Institute of CPAs has received an increasing number of questions on sustainability assurance engagements. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/aicpa-teams-with-gri-sasb-on-sustainability-assurance
Read MorePlacing Joe Biden’s Tax Increases in Historical Context
Supporters and critics of Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s tax plan have made a variety of claims about the size of the tax proposals, ranging from “not big enough” to the “biggest tax increase in history.” Comparing his tax proposals—which include higher taxes on high-income earners and businesses paired with more generous provisions for households…
Read MoreA better analytic for measuring students’ potential to pass the CPA Exam
The CPA Success Index estimates students’ progress toward completing all four parts of the exam in 18 months. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/a-better-analytic-for-measuring-students-potential-to-pass-the-cpa-exam
Read MoreTax Strategy: Proposed regs on property for like-kind exchanges
Many of the current regulations would still remain valid. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/tax-strategy-proposed-regs-on-property-for-like-kind-exchanges
Read MoreTime to start again on diversity
The accounting profession’s efforts to date haven’t yielded as much as many hoped, but that doesn’t mean accountants can give up. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/time-to-start-again-on-diversity
Read MoreFor the best outcome, weigh provisions in both CARES Act and TCJA
Most tax practitioners and real estate investors are aware of the depreciation-related changes to the tax code in recent years. However, because of the rapid changes to these rules, many people are less aware of the interactions between these provisions. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/for-the-best-outcome-weigh-provisions-in-both-cares-act-and-tcja
Read MoreSEC probes Chinese education firm amid tighter U.S. scrutiny
Beijing-based education company GSX Techedu Inc. said it is being investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the latest case as U.S.-listed Chinese companies face greater scrutiny on accounting issues amid rising tensions between the two countries. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/sec-probes-chinese-education-firm-amid-tighter-u-s-scrutiny
Read MoreSwiss canton takes taxes in Bitcoin as crypto gains traction
Switzerland’s canton of Zug, home to hedge funds, crypto firms and commodity traders, will start allowing citizens to pay taxes in Bitcoin and Ether as the acceptance of digital currencies continues to rise. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/swiss-canton-takes-taxes-in-bitcoin-as-crypto-gains-traction
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