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Scaling New Heights moves to November

The 1,500-person event will be held in a venue for 10,000, to accommodate social distancing, and a remote-attendance option will be available. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/scaling-new-heights-moves-to-november

People & firms on the move: Baker Tilly appoints business advisory leader

CLA Foundation grants over $500K to 40 organizations; KLR promotes three; and more CPA news. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/people-firms-on-the-move-baker-tilly-appoints-business-advisory-leader

6 productivity hacks for the remote CPA

CPAs have no excuse to return to crowded offices, especially not in states where COVID-19 is having a second wind. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/6-productivity-hacks-for-the-remote-cpa

White House says stimulus bill ‘must’ include payroll tax cut

The White House is signaling to Congress that President Donald Trump could reject a new coronavirus aid bill if it doesn’t include a payroll tax cut, adding a new complication to already contentious negotiations between Republicans and Democrats on the next round of stimulus. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/white-house-says-stimulus-bill-must-include-payroll-tax-cut

Former FASB chair Russ Golden joins outside advisory committee for PwC

Russell Golden, who just completed his term chairing the Financial Accounting Standards Board at the end of June, will be chairing a newly formed independent Assurance Quality Advisory Committee at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/former-fasb-chair-russ-golden-joins-outside-advisory-committee-for-pwc

EY-LeaseAccelerator alliance provides new lease accounting and contract management service

The service is planned for U.S. and Germany, with global expansion in the future. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/ey-leaseaccelerator-alliance-provides-new-lease-accounting-and-contract-management-service

AICPA updates guidance on auditing blockchain assets

This Practice Aid provides auditors with information to consider when accepting or continuing audit engagements that involve digital assets. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/aicpa-updates-guidance-on-auditing-blockchain-assets

Tax Fraud Blotter: Official problems

Serious misStep; the taxman goeth; extra checks, please; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/tax-fraud-blotter-official-problems

Tax Options to Promote Short-Term Recovery and Long-Term Economic Growth in Wisconsin

Wisconsin, like every state, is experiencing a great deal of economic uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic. States will need to use caution as they make revenue and spending decisions amid the ongoing public health crisis, but tax policy can play a valuable role in a state’s economic recovery, and policymakers ought to give careful consideration…