IRS says it will not extend tax filing deadline beyond July 15

The Internal Revenue Service won’t further delay the tax filing and payment deadline past July 15, despite requests to do so, the agency said Monday. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/irs-says-it-will-not-extend-tax-filing-deadline-beyond-july-15

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SASB opens new project to set standards for plastics reporting

The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board voted during an online meeting last week to open a new standard-setting project to address single-use plastics and bio-alternatives in the chemicals and pulp and paper industries. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/sasb-opens-new-project-to-set-standards-for-plastics

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New Taxpayer Advocate sees tax challenges from CARES Act

National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins released her first report to Congress Monday, discussing some of the difficulties confronting taxpayers and the IRS during the COVID-19 pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/new-taxpayer-advocate-sees-tax-challenges-from-cares-act-amid-coronavirus

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Art of Accounting: Developing a niche or specialty

It is important to develop a specialty, but it needs to be balanced with the needs of the practice and your interests. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/art-of-accounting-developing-a-niche-or-specialty

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Handling your own mistakes

Every accountant and financial planner will make mistakes, says John Napolitano of U.S. Wealth Management — the question is how you handle them. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/podcast/handling-your-own-mistakes

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Corporate audits fell 71% as coronavirus pandemic crippled IRS

The IRS initiated 71% fewer corporate audits this spring compared with the same time period a year ago as the coronavirus pandemic halted many agency operations. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/corporate-audits-fell-71-as-coronavirus-pandemic-crippled-irs

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Luckin seeks chairman’s resignation amid accounting scandal

Luckin Coffee Inc.’s board will require Chairman Charles Zhengyao Lu to resign, adding to the fallout from an accounting scandal that has battered the onetime market darling. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/luckin-seeks-chairmans-resignation-amid-accounting-scandal

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