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2 Myths and 5 Tips For Middle Income Estate Planning*
Too often, middle income clients fail to seek the advice of a CPA because they’ve been taken in by two common myths. We know these are myths because every year, our estate planning discussion leaders present courses packed with practical tips and creative strategies that can be used for and with middle income clients. We’ve picked five of those tips to share with you.
New Surgent Course Led by Forbes’ Tony Nitti Tackles Likely Tax and ACA Reform
With many details yet to be settled, timely new course series from Surgent will help CPAs and tax preparers orient themselves for likely tax and ACA reform.
Now is the Time to Brush Up on Your Knowledge of SSAE No. 18 and SSARs No. 23
With the effective date of both SSAE No. 18 and SSARS No. 23 just around the corner, now is the time to get up to speed on attestation engagements and the changes brought about by these new standards.
President Trump Orders Review of DOL Fiduciary Regulations
President Trump issued a memorandum on February 3, 2017 directing the acting Secretary of Labor to review the DOL fiduciary regulations scheduled to take effect in April 2017, ordering an economic and legal analysis of the impact of these regulations. The President’s memo is not the first time Republications have sought to repeal the DOL fiduciary regulations.
What You Need To Know About the Border Adjustment Tax
What’s the buzz about the Border Adjustment Tax, and why should you pay attention to it?
When Fraud Causes a Not-for-Profit to Close its Doors*
Charlie Blanton, CPA, expert in fraud and abuse in not-for-profit entities and governments, offers his advice for not-for-profits when it comes to fraud protection.
Surprise, Surprise for C Corporation Extensions
On January 17, the IRS published draft Form 7004 Instructions, extending the due date for C corporation returns to October 15, 2017.
FASB Makes It Easier to Test for Goodwill Impairment while the SEC Cracks the Whip on SAB 74 Disclosures
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has been very active in early 2017, having issued three Accounting Standard Codification (ASC) Updates this past week. Here’s a quick summary of the new Updates.