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The Need to Know About Tax-Deductible Donations
In order to keep tax-deductible donations from being abused, the IRS cracks down hard on the rules and regulations to qualify for a donation deduction.
5 Life Events Clients Should Include in Their Financial Plan
Depending on what stage of life your client is in, some major life events might be hard to think about because they seem far away or maybe they’ve already passed. Either way, make sure you help your clients plan for any of these five life events.
Limited Liability Corporations and S Corporation: What CPAs Must Know
If your client is starting a new business, it's vital that they know the difference between an S Corporation and a Limited Liability Corporation.
5 Ethical Requirements Accountants Should Keep in Mind
When CPAs demonstrate a lack of self-discipline, it affects businesses, clients, stakeholders and fellow accountants. So what can accountants do to stay on track?
Reducing Tax Liability When Paying for College
There are a number of ways your clients can reduce their tax liability when it comes to paying for their own or their child’s education.
Tax Deductions For New Parents
Most people aren’t aware of are the possible ways to offset the the multitude of child related expenses. Social security, dependency exemption, filing status, etc.
What are Accounting Ratios?
Accounting or financial ratios are the relationship between two categories of a financial statement analysis. They form the basis of fundamental analysis.
IIA: 10 Imperatives for Internal Auditing
Among the relevance of regular internal audits, companies can mention fraud detection, testing of internal control, monitoring company policies, etc.
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for Retirement
As a financial advisor, you must be prepared to help your clients navigate the retirement planning process and help them avoid these six common mistakes.