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NCCPAP suggests how to remedy PPP favoritism toward large businesses

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on NCCPAP suggests how to remedy PPP favoritism toward large businesses

While the new stimulus package provides much-needed additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, it made no significant changes to the process of qualifying for a loan. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/nccpap-suggests-how-to-remedy-ppp-favoritism-toward-large-businesses

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Coronavirus worries hit financial plans

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus worries hit financial plans

The novel coronavirus pandemic is causing the biggest drop in Americans’ financial situation in over a decade, according to a new survey of CPA financial planners. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/coronavirus-hits-cpa-financial-planning-clients

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Watch: State Tax Policy and COVID-19

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Watch: State Tax Policy and COVID-19

Like the federal government, states play a critical role in responding to the coronavirus outbreak. Legislators across the country are working to respond as quickly and effectively as possible. While direct public health interventions and assistance to those in economic distress are the most urgent needs, tax policy plays an important role in this process,…

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Coronavirus will force more CPA firms to shift to distance learning

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus will force more CPA firms to shift to distance learning

The cost savings alone are a compelling reason to replace live seminar training with remote delivery. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/coronavirus-will-force-more-cpa-firms-to-shift-to-distance-learning

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Cat bond market opportunities being drip-fed to manage available capital

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Cat bond market opportunities being drip-fed to manage available capital

Opportunities to invest in catastrophe bonds are being drip-fed or staggered into the market to a degree, with efforts to prevent available capital becoming overwhelmed or drying up seemingly evident in both the secondary trading and primary issuance markets for cat bonds. The catastrophe bond market has just been through its biggest first-quarter in the…

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Agent or advisor? It matters for CARES Act-related services

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Agent or advisor? It matters for CARES Act-related services

The rules surrounding the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) are evolving. It is very clear that accountants will play a critical role. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/agent-or-advisor-it-matters-for-cares-act-related-services

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Physicians just want respect in the time of COVID-19

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Physicians just want respect in the time of COVID-19

After speaking, working, and coaching with hundreds of physician moms, guess what their #1 request at work is. Guess. A pay raise? More vacation time? Adequate maternity leave? Any maternity leave? Hint: Now, for the first time in my many decades as a physician, I am hearing the same request from white male physicians who…

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How small acts of kindness can inspire others during the pandemic

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on How small acts of kindness can inspire others during the pandemic

When the pandemic hit New York, I was lucky to have enough PPE to prepare myself, and my staff, for what was to come. After the 2014 Ebola scare, I stocked up on N95 masks, gowns, gloves, and face shields; I knew that should anything with even the slightest semblance to that crisis occur once…

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This Pastime Can Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on This Pastime Can Keep Your Brain Sharp as You Age

The type of games that you probably loved as a child offer a great way to keep your brain sharp in old age. People who regularly play nondigital games — such as card or board games — score better on memory and thinking tests in their 70s than those who do not, according to a…

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How can you support your teenager with autism spectrum disorder if they are depressed?

By Angelica | Apr 23, 2020 | Comments Off on How can you support your teenager with autism spectrum disorder if they are depressed?

As every parent knows, teenage life is full of challenges, from stress over academics to social relationships and physical changes due to puberty. This stage of life can be particularly challenging for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A recent study found that teenagers and young adults with ASD are nearly three times more likely…

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