Accounting
Spain’s COVID-19 Economic Response
Countries around the world are implementing emergency tax measures to support their economies under the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat. On March 12, the Spanish Prime Minister announced a €200 billion ($231 billon) package, around 20 percent of the Spanish GDP, to help companies and protect workers and vulnerable groups affected by the coronavirus crisis. That’s €117…
Read MoreTax Strategy: New health reimbursement arrangements for 2020
Employers have more options for helping employees with medical care. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/tax-strategy-new-health-reimbursement-arrangements-for-2020
Read MoreThree tenets of accounting firm sustainability
Accounting firms that manage people, performance and profitability will have the insights and resources to prepare for threats and opportunities. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/three-tenets-of-accounting-firm-sustainability
Read MoreAccountants find themselves working through a public health emergency with coronavirus
A conversation that all accounting firms and departments need to have, especially during times of viral epidemics and other public health crises, is how to keep the business running efficiently during these times. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/accountants-find-themselves-working-through-a-public-health-emergency-with-coronavirus
Read MoreSenate staffers offer answers on coronavirus recovery rebate checks
Republican staff on the Senate Finance Committee have released a set of answers to frequently asked questions about the stimulus payments. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/senate-staffers-offer-answers-on-coronavirus-recovery-rebate-checks
Read MorePeople & firms on the move: Crowe outlines CEO succession plan
AAM extends awards deadlines; Seidel Schroeder admits two partners; and more CPA news. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/people-firms-on-the-move-crowe-outlines-ceo-succession-plan
Read MoreEvaluating the Trade-offs of Unemployment Compensation Changes in the CARES Act
Millions of American workers have been laid off due to the economic downturn associated with the spread of the coronavirus. Complying with both the Trump Administration and applicable state government self-quarantine guidance, many have lost their jobs. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), jobless claims reached 3.28 million last week, an increase of 3…
Read MoreDeadline extended for Accounting Today ‘Best Firms for Technology’ submissions
The Best Firms for Tech will be selected based on the policies and technologies they have in place, on their philosophies and strategies surrounding technology in their practice, and on their history in leveraging and implementing technology for their own and their clients’ benefit. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/deadline-extended-for-accounting-today-best-firms-for-technology-submissions
Read MoreIRS closes Practitioner Priority Service and e-Services Help Desk due to coronavirus
The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that it is shutting down its Practitioner Priority Service line, the e-Services Help Desk, as well as the e-Services FIRE and AIR system help desks are closed until further notice, due to staff limitations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/irs-closes-practitioner-priority-service-and-e-services-help-desk-due-to-coronavirus
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