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FASB clarifies collaborative arrangement accounting rules
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FASB issued a new standard Monday that provides guidance on how to assess whether certain transactions between participants in collaborative arrangements should be accounted for within the board’s revenue recognition standard.
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2020
February
Strategy Consulting Needs To Change And This Is How
Just How Difficult Is It to Break Into Accounting As a Second Career?
Treasury Urges Eligible Businesses to Use New SUW EZ Return, and more
Virtual Currencies: Additional Information Reporting And Clarified Guidance Could Improve Tax Compliance
Michigan Financial Empowerment: Discussion Continues in Lansing, and more
White House Proposes Folding PCAOB Into SEC By 2022
New GASB Standard Addresses Lease Accounting, OPEB, Other Issues
Here’s Your Open Thread For The First CPA Exam Score Release Of Q1 2020
Tax Court Puts Up Roadblock To Travel Deduction
Student News: February 2020
MICPA Appoints Robert Doyle as Next Chief Executive
New Study Underscores The Top Digital Trends Changing The CFO Role Today
Don't Be Fooled By These C Corp. Fairy Tales
SALT: A Look Back And A Look Ahead
The SECURE Act Is Changing Retirement For Many–What You Need To Know
Educator E-News: February 2020
IESBA proposes ethics guidance on objectivity of engagement quality reviewers
CPA Advocate February 2020
3 Ways to Get Free Publicity and Media Mentions for Your Business
How the New Tax Laws Affect Tax Exempt Organizations
How to maximize your credit score under the new FICO model
Governor Whitmer to Deliver Democratic Response Following State of the Union Tonight, and more
How to Find the Best CPA or Tax Accountant Near You
Keeping a virtual team on track
January
11 self-made millionaires reveal the best advice they ever got
The world is drowning in debt
How International Auditing Rules Are Shaping Standards in the U.S.
AICPA wants more clarity on Sec. 465 reporting relief for S corps
What interest rates dating back to 1311 tell us about today’s global economy
The Standard Deduction Will Be a Little Bit Bigger In 2020
Gov. Whitmer to Deliver Second State of the State Address, and more
Monetize clients while building their value
Warren Buffett Says All Successful People Have This 1 Rare Thing in Common
IRS: Don’t be victim to "ghost" tax return preparers
IRS improves online Withholding Estimator to reflect new W-4
State Income Tax Season Begins on Jan. 27
America’s CFOs Are Warning Of A Recession. Here’s Why That’s An Important Indicator
FASB Homes In on Key Accounting Issues in 2020 as Chairman’s Term Nears End
Words Matter When Describing R&D Credit Activities
Harness the Power of Networking, Form 1099-G is En Route, and more
Tax Breaks for College Tuition and Medical Expenses Just Came Back From the Dead — Read This Before Filing Your Taxes
Social Security is Now Just a Year Away From This Scary Milestone
The Outlook of Finance Decision-makers for 2020
The Student Loan Forgiveness Tax Bomb
11 Marketing Tips for Accounting Firms
State Revenue Relatively Flat, Treasury Reports, and more
5 Facts About the Earned Income Tax Credit
New California Internet Rules Could Affect Businesses Nationwide
Educator E-News: December 2019/January 2020
Student News: December 2019/January 2020
GASB 87: State and Local Gov'ts Face Special Challenges Beyond Mere Accounting
7 Security Incidents That Cost CISOs Their Jobs
Strategies to Reduce the Costs of Aging in Place
Tax Scammers Infiltrate Michigan Taxpayer Mailboxes, and more
Employment Law Changes For 2020: What American Workers Need To Know
SEC proposes updating auditor independence rules
Cannabis Retail Continues to Break Federal Barriers, and more
2019
December
New Spending Bill Passes! Targets Retirement, Healthcare and More
Interest Rates Remain the Same for the First Quarter of 2020
PCAOB’s 2020 Inspection Focus and Audit Quality Tips Revealed
Should You Offer Larger Accounting Solutions as Your Niche?
BREAKING NEWS: House Passes SECURE Act, and more - December 17, 2019 News
The Great Recession gave CPAs lessons on preparing for future dips.
Andrew Brisbo to Speak at MICPA Cannabis Summit
Dec. 31 Deadline for Most Retirees to Take Required Minimum Distributions
America’s Top Recommended Tax And Accounting Firms
The Secret Life of the Santa Claus Gig Economy
Prevent Cyberattacks at Your CPA Firm with These Five Controls
Major Research Study Embraces One-Person Businesses As Part Of The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
New Procedures Standard Allows Greater Flexibility to CPAs, and more
Tax Security Awareness Week Offers Tips for Tax Pros and Taxpayers
New Standard Adds Flexibility for Agreed-Upon Procedures
Jan. 31 Filing Deadline Remains for Employer Forms
Per-Diem Method Clarified in Light of TCJA Changes
Cybersecurity Best Practices for the C-Suite
Tax Strategy: Compliance on Virtual Currency Transactions
The Roth IRA As The Perfect Post-College Starter Account
Get Ready for Taxes: Important Things to Know About Refunds
November
Time Management Strategies for CPAs
How to Vet New Software for Your Firm
Treasury Releases RAB on the Taxation of Adult Use Marijuana, and more - November 26, 2019 News
IRS Reminds Tax Professionals of Tasks to Get Ready for 2020
Nominations Open for the AICPA Outstanding Young CPA
The Freelance Revolution Is Here: Is Your Organization Ready?
IRS commissioner seeks to enhance taxpayer contacts, target enforcement
Money Is Changing. Here Are the 3 Most Important Ways It'll Affect the Future of Your Wallet
New opportunities for firms in SOC reporting
Educator E-news: October/November 2019
Michigan Treasury Outsourcing Collection of Past-Due Taxes, and more - November 19, 2019 News
What Happens To My Bitcoin When I Die? Simplifying Estate Planning Of Digital Assets
Get Ready for Taxes: Important things to know about tax credits
What Accounting Professionals Should Know About Bonds
The tech trends we’ll see in 2020 and beyond
What CPAs Should Know About Cryptocurrency and Money Laundering
IRS Announces 401(k) Contribution Limit Increases for 2020, and more - November 12, 2019 News
How audit committees can improve disclosure
401(k) contribution limit increases to $19,500 for 2020; catch-up limit rises to $6,500
How to Rescue Clients with Cash Flow Issues
IRS urges families, teens to make online safety a priority
FASB Votes to Delay Effective Dates for 3 Major Standards, and more - November 5, 2019 News
Financial satisfaction stays high, but economic concerns remain
FASB debt classification reproposal sparks concerns
IRS urges tax professionals to renew PTINs now for 2020
What are the Success Factors for Digital Transformation?
2019 Review of Professional Payroll Systems
October
Lease accounting: Keep pushing ahead
5 Ways to Market Your Services on a Small Budget
How Pressure Can Strengthen or Weaken an Accounting Firm
Why You Should Ensure Your Name is Correct on Your Tax Return
Is Branding Just for Large Accounting Firms?
TIGTA outlines IRS challenges for 2020
How CPAs Can Convert to Operational Intelligence
FASB Votes to Delay Effective Dates for 3 Major Standards, and more - October 22, 2019 News
Five Machine Learning Applications for the Back Office
Experts Address the Most Pressing Automation Questions
3 Smart Ways to Save for College: Advice from CPAs
IRS clarifies the tax treatment of cryptocurrency ‘hard forks’ and ‘airdrops’
What is an IRS Summons, And How to Respond
Sustainability assurance’s link to reporting quality
IRS Adds Security Requirement to W-12 PTIN Application and Renewal Form
Critical Audit Matters: What Firms Are Reporting, A Solution to Complex Accounting Standards, and more - October 15, 2019 News
MICPA President and CEO Peggy Dzierzawski, Clayton & McKervey, Kresge Foundation CFO Amy Robinson and EY’s Vicki Kamenova Among Those Honored at Walsh Leadership Awards Dinner
Critical audit matters: What firms are reporting
4 Tax Pitfalls High Net Worth Clients Should Avoid
How the Cloud is Turning Finance into an Engine of Insight
Do Bookkeepers Really Need a Niche?
Children’s average allowance in 2019: $120 a month
Oct. 15 is Deadline for Extended Tax Returns: IRS Offers Payment Options
Study Backs Firms Providing Audit and Non-Audit Services, and more - October 8, 2019 News
Why Client Board Meetings Matter
IRS Safe Harbor Rules Allow Rental Real Estate to Qualify as Business for Business Income Deduction
Was Your Database Hacked? Here's What to Do
IRS Releases Draft 2019 Forms 1065, 1120-S, and Schedule K-1, and more - October 2, 2019 News
AICPA seeks guidance on adjustments for conversions from S corp. to C corp.
The 2019 "40 Under 40 Honorees" and "20 Under 40 Top Influencers" Announced
Tax Law Means Big Accounting Changes for Small Business Owners
Hidden in plain sight: Accounting for embedded leases
September
MICPA Announces 2019 Awards
Auditors get high marks, but non-US market optimism sags
Utilization Rates for Accounting Firms: Use It or You May Lose It
CPA Firms and the #MeToo Era
7 Steps to Successful Marketing Automation
5 tips for effective not-for-profit board oversight
IRS offers settlement for micro-captive insurance schemes; letters being mailed to groups under audit
To Text (or Not To Text) Your Clients
7 tips for adopting integrated reporting
MICPA Elects New Board Officers and Directors
How Accounting Leaders Can Make Their Practices Future-Ready
Corporations Have Brief Window to Apply for IRS CAP, and more - September 17, 2019 News
Employees Increasingly Open to Job Opportunities in Tight Labor Market
Do's and Don'ts of Preparing for Client Meetings
IRS offers expatriate tax relief
Simple Technological Solutions to Help Business Owners Combat Fraud
AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board Proposes Amendments to New Auditor Reporting Standards
Addressing the Fear of Automation
CPA Advocate August 2019
CPA Advocate June 2019
CPA Advocate May 2019
CPA Advocate January 2019
New IRS Tax Withholding Estimator Helps Workers With Self-Employment Income, and more - September 11, 2019 News
Proposed regs. clarify reporting requirements for tax-exempt organizations
10 Reasons to Keep Meeting Clients Face to Face
IRS Interest Rates to Remain Steady for Q4 2019
7 in 10 young workers prefer freedom to job security
Workers Are Scrutinizing Salaries More
What to do when the cloud goes down
Proposal would align AU-C 800 series with SAS No. 134
AICPA Proposes Changes to Auditor Reporting Standards, and more - September 3, 2019 News
Tax Court Green Lights Depreciation Deductions for Home Renovations
How to make the most of FASB’s effective date delays
How to Attract the Top Accounting Talent to Your Firm
4 Nonprofit Trends Accountants Can Count On
August
Engaging the Power of Your Informal Networks
8 recession signals to monitor
PCAOB Issues Staff Guidance on Auditing Estimates, Member Discounts, and more - August 27, 2019 News
Are Valuation Multiples Meaningful or Murky?
Only 29% of Working Americans Have Increased Their Retirement Savings Contributions
5 Ways to Build Lasting Relationships with Self-Employed Clients
IT Considerations in Mergers & Acquisitions
IRS Gets Serious on Revoking Passports of Those with Significant Debt
FASB proposes delay in long-term insurance standard effective date
Are Remote Workers a Cyber Security Threat for SMBs?
Receivables Process Needs Modernization to Keep Up with Payables
New Networking Strategies Help More Women Achieve Partner Goals
AICPA Releases Accounting and Valuation Guide for Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry
3 Simple Workflow Tweaks to Increase Your Productivity
Slow Housing Market Could Affect Remodeling Contractors in 2020
Are Your Clients Ready for New Lease Accounting Standards?
How the Audit Market Penalizes Auditors for Doing Their Job
Coalition launched to protect professional licensing
Succession Planning for Small Accounting Firms
IRS changes its third-party contact procedures
3 Tasks Accountants Should Automate Today
Decision-Makers Speak Out: Content Works Best When It’s Actionable
The benefits of a ‘decomposed’ approach to group audit planning
How to Upgrade Your Client Experience Game Plan
The 5 Virtues of Successful Virtual CFOs
Quiz: How well do you know internal control auditing requirements?
Why the CPA licensure process could change
8 cybersecurity resources you literally need right now
July
6 Step Security Checklist for Tax Professionals to Fight ID Theft
How Clients Can Get a Head-Start on Business Deductions
Tech CEOs Slow to Upskill Workforce Despite Impact of Artificial Intelligence
How Do Value-Based Firms Measure Success?
Governor Announces State Board of Accountancy Appointments, and more - July 23,2019 News
The Accounting Effects of Global Disruption
Guidance adds preventive care items to high-deductible health plans
7 Ways to Develop Your Digital Branding Strategy
Advising Clients on In-Home Senior Care: Direct Hires
3 Steps to Budgeting for Innovation at Your Firm
FASB to propose delaying effective dates for 4 major standards
Leveraging the Four Cs to Automation and Advisory
5 Ways to Maintain a Positive Attitude for Change
AICPA Issues Auditing Standards for Employee Benefit Plans and Annual Reports, and more - July 16, 2019 News
AICPA issues forensic accounting standards
BQE Software Launches First Voice-Enabled Artificial Intelligence Feature for Accounting Firms
Why the TCJA Packs Even More Depreciation Punch
IRS Committee Issues Report on Identity Theft and Refund Fraud
Congress approves IRS reform bill, drops Free File language
3 Benefits Technology Brings to Financial Reporting & Planning
Don’t Bury the Marriage Penalty Just Yet
More than $1.9 Billion in State Income Tax Refunds Issued for 2018 Tax Year - July 9, 2019 News
Get private companies ready for the new revenue standard
Corporate CPAs Concerned About Derivatives
What Business Owners And Their Families Should Know About the New SECURE Act: The Features
Final HRA Rules Permit Integration with Individual Health Insurance, and more - July 2, 2019 News
June
Why Automating Compliance Begins with Tasks
What Part of the Hiring Process is the Most Challenging?
SEC addresses auditor independence and the Loan Provision
How to navigate the digital age
SALT Deduction Cap Rules Finalized; Safe Harbor Proposed and more - June 18, 2019 News
Think Twice Before Not Paying Summer Interns
Half of Workers Think AI and Automation Won't Affect Their Job
Final HRA rules permit integration with individual health insurance
Reducing Stress at Your Accounting Practice
How to motivate and retain your talent
2019 Reviews of Professional Tax Preparation Systems
4 ways to protect your data from the dark web
Business Execs Lower Their Performance Expectations for Coming Year
The 2019 Best Accounting Firms for Women
SECURE Act Offers Possible Retirement Strategies, and more - June 11, 2019 News
IRS Warns of Two New Tax Scams
Changes coming to tax transcript availability
3 Steps to Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks at Your Accounting Firm
Home Values in U.S. Fall for the First Time in Seven Years
Treasury, IRS Release Draft of New Form W-4, and more - June 4, 2019 News
IRS issues draft of revised Form W-4 for 2020
What Do Clients Starting a Business Need to Know?
Why You Need a Marketing and Business Development Map
How to Add AI to Your Practice
May
3 Ways to Help Your Clients Get Paid More Quickly
2020 limits on HSA contributions are issued
MICPA Members Visit Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., and more - May 28, 2019 News
MICPA Members Visit Lawmakers in Washington, D.C.
MICPA member Jim Leisenring receives AICPA Gold Medal Award of Distinction
Understand Your Clients’ Cash Flow Needs Based on Business Sector
Bill.com Launches AI-Enabled Business Payments Platform with Workflow Automation
How the CPA continuing education game is changing
Medicare 101: Coaching Your Clients about Medicare Coverage
Website Link Building Essentials for Your Firm
Reform of Non-Profits Financial Statement Presentation
Administration, Fiscal Agencies Reach Consensus on State Revenue Estimates and more - May 21,2019 News
AICPA committee requests delay in private company lease accounting effective date
4 key steps for auditors in assessing technology risks
3 Questions to Guide You Toward Intentional Upskilling
How to Secure Your Cloud-Based Software in Light of Recent Attacks
IRS changes maximum-vehicle-value rule
The Path to App Advisory Services in 5 Easy Steps
AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board Issues Suite of Standards on Auditor Reporting, and more - May 14, 2019 News
Going with the Flow: Ensuring Cash, Clients and Profitability
Co-Working Spaces: Not Just for Start-Ups Anymore
How to Overcome Resistance to Change
New GASB guide assists with implementation
Business Revenue Survey May Signal Coming Recession
AICPA rescinds guidance on prior-period audits
Why Estate Planning May be Right for Tax Pros
Q&A discusses ‘direct care’ expenses for collections
Three Things to Know About Blockchain in 2019
The Audit Risk Model: Your First Step in Risk Assessment
Employee or Contractor? Have Uber and Lyft Finally Crossed The Line?
E-News - April 29, 2019 - LARA Alerts Michigan Corporations of Scheme to File Bogus Document, and more
How to Attract Clients with an Updated Website
April
The Financial Services Survival Guide: 5 Things the Industry Will Face Before 2024
Personal financial satisfaction up in first quarter after market rebound
2019 Review of Non Profit Accounting Systems
IRS announces multi-year plan to update, modernize IT systems; Effort focused on improved taxpayer services, expanded cybersecurity and taxpayer data protections
6 Basic Bookkeeping Tips for Truckers
Blockchain Cybersecurity CPAs Should Know
Congratulations, Peggy!
How Charter Schools Can Survive Audit Season With the Right Tools and Processes
Optimization vs. Transformation
Why Do Companies Smooth Their Income on Reporting?
5 Areas CPA Firms Can Improve With a Peer Network
2019 Readers' Choice Awards: The Technologies that Accounting & Tax Pros Like Most
5 P’s that define workplace culture
E-News - April 16, 2019 - A Members-Only Resource, Volunteers Making the Difference and More
Tax and Finance Execs Open to Automation
Assessing Your Clients’ Chances of Being Defrauded
Using Payment Processing Systems for Better Customer Service
Ways to keep your talented CPAs
IRS now seeking volunteers for Taxpayer Advocacy Panel
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence for Audit
Lease accounting tips for public and private companies
E-News - April 9, 2019 - CAQ Releases Guide to Reviewing Auditors, and more
Tax deadline approaches: IRS dispels five myths about tax refunds
Big Banks Seeing Dramatically Higher Deposit Growth Than Local Banks Since Great Recession
The barriers to enhanced risk oversight
How to Introduce Cash Flow Management to Non-Profits
Student E-News: March 2019
Educator E-News: March 2019
Student E-News: February 2019
Educator E-News: January 2019
Student E-News: January 2019
Keys to writing a great job description
E-News - April 2, 2019 - With New SALT Limit, IRS Explains Tax Treatment of State and Local Tax Refunds, and more
Half of C-Suite Execs Lack Clear Strategy when Launching Business Initiatives
AICPA issues guidance on prior-period audits
March
What Not to Do in an IRS Criminal Investigation
Accounting for Change eBook
How to Handle Deductions for a Nurse-Housekeeper
E-News - March 26, 2019 - Treasury: Principal Residence Exemption Doesn't Expire, and more
FASB modifies definition of ‘collections’
As the April tax deadline approaches, the IRS reminds members of the U. S. Armed Forces of special tax breaks, helpful resources
8 Steps to Increase Data Security in Your Tax Practice
E-News - March 19, 2019 - Treasury Protecting Taxpayers from Losing Refunds, Plan Now to Attend the Spring Members Advisory Symposium, and more
Payroll Rules When Employees Don and Doff Gear
First-year challenges of TCJA implementation require broader penalty relief
IRS warns of new phone scam using Taxpayer Advocate Service numbers
Schemes involving falsifying income, creating bogus documents make IRS’ "Dirty Dozen" list for 2019
E-News - March 12, 2019 - FASB Clarifies Implementation Guidance, Talking to Clients About Extensions — A Tax Season Must-Read, and more
How to Grow Your Practice with Automation
How CPAs Can Help Stop Elder Financial Abuse
7 Tips to Creatively Manage Your Time
3 Times You Should Consider Business Valuation
Finance leaders feel good but ready for a downturn
Identity theft remains on IRS’ "Dirty Dozen" list despite progress
IRS Warns of New Phishing Tax Scams
How to Give Clients Technology and Retain Them
FASB proposes guidance for measuring share-based payments to customers
How Email Phishing Can Ruin Your Practice
E-News - March 5, 2019 - Governor Unveils 2020 Budget, GASB Issues Proposed Lease Accounting Implementation Guide, and more
Court upholds IRS PTIN fees
7 Myths You Shouldn't Believe About Going Digital
How to Stop Cyber Fraud and Protect Your Data
February
State-by-State Guide to Marketplace Facilitator Sales Tax Laws
PA 81 of 2018
E-News - February 26, 2019 - Businesses: e-File Cash Transaction Reports, Be Prepared to Validate Identity if Contacting the IRS, and more
Small firm spotlight: How we successfully switched to the cloud
The Evolution of Expense Management
Why is Taxing Digital Content So Complicated?
Tax Preparer Due Diligence: More than Checking the Boxes
Avoid the rush: Get a tax transcript online
Taxpayers will file QBI deduction computation with IRS next year
E-News - February 19, 2019 - Safe Harbor: Accounting for Qualifying Passenger Automobiles, Returns Per PTIN, Expansion to All PTIN Holders and more
Got tax questions? #taxhelp4you
The 8 Most Common 2019 Tax Return Questions, Answered by Experts
National Taxpayer Advocate delivers annual report to Congress: Addresses impact of shutdown; urges more funding for IT modernization
Our Response
E-News - February 12, 2019 - Hear New Governor’s State of the State Speech, MICPA Members Supporting the Mission of Accounting Aid, and more
The Status of the ‘Marriage Penalty’: An Update from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Four Tips for Recruiting Accountants in 2019
Silver Tax Lining in New Casualty Loss Rules
Chart Shows Estimated 2019 Income Tax Refund Dates
IRS issues updates on post-shutdown activities
IRS reminds employers, other businesses of Jan. 31 filing deadline for wage statements, independent contractor forms
E-News - February 5, 2019 - Sales, Use and Withholding Tax Annual Return Due Feb. 28, Michigan Treasury Seeks Comments on Pension/OPEB Bond Bulletin, and more
The eternal question: What are a taxpayer's chances of an IRS audit?
Venture Capital Investment in U.S. Hits Record $41.8 Billion in Q4 2018
January
How States Deal With Sales Tax on Shipping
E-News - January 29, 2019 - Individual Income Tax Filing Season Officially Begins, Tax-Related Identity Theft Protections in Michigan, and more
AICPA Asks Treasury and IRS for Additional Penalty Relief for Taxpayers
IRS kicks off 2019 tax-filing season as tax agency reopens; Use IRS.gov to avoid phone delays
6th Annual Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey Now Open
3 Ways to Streamline Real Estate Clients' Accounts
E-News - January 22, 2019 - Final Regs on New QBI Deduction, IRS Won't Penalize Confused Taxpayers, and more
Some individual taxpayers get relief from underpayment penalty
Will Government Shutdown Affect Tax Refunds?
IRS Operations During the Appropriations Lapse
Last Call for Medical Expense Deductions?
Who Now Requires Remote Seller Sales Tax Collection?
IRS Free File opens today in advance of tax season
How Occupancy Taxes Work
E-News - January 15, 2019 - Reminder: Independence Interpretation on Hosting Services Takes Effect July 1, Introducing New State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks, and more
Small Businesses Feeling Effects of Government Shutdown
ESA Filing Date and Late Payment Penalty Changes
Is There a Section 199A Deduction Cliff?
No More Hitting the Snooze Button on Revenue Recognition
A new framework for audit quality disclosures
IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season to Begin January 28
FASB Proposes Changes in Accounting for Not-for-Profits
E-News - January 8, 2019 - IRS Confirms Tax Filing Season to Begin January 28, What Else is Affected by the Shutdown?, and more
Tackling TCJA changes this tax season
Filing season quick guide — tax year 2018
E-News - January 2, 2019 - PCAOB Adopts New Estimates, Governor Whitmer Names Cabinet Members, and more
When Does Damaged Property Qualify for a Tax Deferral Break?
IRS Tax Return Stats for 2018 Tax Season
2018
December
6 Reasons Small Business Owners Should Hire a Tax Pro
Sec. 199A: Questions and answers
IRS takes additional steps to protect taxpayer data; partners with tax professionals
How audit committees can oversee FASB standard adoption
Treasury and IRS try to reassure taxpayers about shutdown
IRS: Make an estimated tax payment now to avoid a tax time surprise
E-News - December 26, 2018 - Partial Government Shutdown Begins as Tax Season Approaches, IRS to Stop Transcript Faxing Service, and more
Government Shutdown Begins As Tax Season Approaches: What Can Taxpayers Expect From The IRS?
2019 Hiring and Compensation Trends for Accounting Firms
10 Reasons to Meet with Clients in Person
Why You Should Help Small Businesses Comply with Sales Tax Deadlines
Blockchain Can’t Hide Cryptocurrency Revenues from the IRS
Proposed regs. govern tax on base-erosion payments
IRS issues standard mileage rates for 2019
The 2018 accountants technology gift guide
2018 Year-End Payroll Checklist
How tax reform is changing clients’ financial plans
2019 Pre-Tax Season Checklist for Tax Professionals
A new generation of accounting firms
E-News - December 11, 2018 - State Treasurer Writes Open Letter to Michigan CPAs, New Name for State’s Marijuana Regulator, and More
Small businesses face choices on tax reform before the end of the year
It's Almost Tax Time: Last Minute Tax Tips to Get the Most from the Reformed Tax Law
Employee benefit plan auditing rules to change
New name and website reflect marijuana now legal in Michigan
'Tis the Season ... For Identity Thieves
IRS launches Instagram account to help taxpayers: Agency adds social media platform to reach more taxpayers, share timely information on filing season, tax law changes, tax scams
IRS: Taxpayers have extra day to file and pay; Returns and payments due Dec. 5 are now due Dec. 6
E-News - December 4, 2018 - New Collections Scam Targets Michigan Taxpayers, Treasury Update Released, and more
Report Forecasts 140K New Accounting and Auditing Jobs by 2026
CAQ issues request for 2019 audit research proposals
IRS Says Increased Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion Won't Harm Estates After 2025
Proposed regs. outline new business interest expense limitation
November
Get Ready for Taxes: Safekeeping tax records helps for future filing, amended returns, audits
From A(I) to Z: An Accountant’s Guide to Digitizing the Profession
Brady Pushes Tax And Retirement Package In Lame Duck Session
E-News - November 27, 2018 - IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on New Business Interest Expense Deduction Limit, e-Services Update for New Users, and more
Get Ready for Taxes: Tax reform changes likely to reduce number of taxpayers who itemize
FASB proposes narrow-scope financial instruments accounting changes
Auditors Play Key Role in Deterrence and Detection of Fraud
Like-kind exchanges now limited to real property
What to Know About the Digital Services Tax
Inflation adjustments and tax tables issued for 2019
E-News - November 20, 2018 - New Treasury Report Highlights Financial Recovery Since Great Recession, The Latest Developments in CPA Firm Mobility, and more
Companies behind schedule on revenue recognition and leasing standards
What’s Next for Online Sales Tax and How to Prepare Your Small Business Clients
FASB staff paper assists with franchise fee recognition
Get Ready for Taxes: Here’s how the new tax law revised family tax credits
FASB finalizes rules on collaborative arrangements
E-News November 13, 2018 - Michigan CPAs At The Movies In November, Recreational Marihuana Approved by Michigan Voters – What Does That Mean for CPAs?, and more
Social Security wage base set for 2019
Michigan Association of CPA announces 2018 Thomas M. Hoatlin Award Winner
FASB clarifies collaborative arrangement accounting rules
Get Ready for Taxes: Renew expiring ITINs now to file a return next year
IRS Releases New Publication 5307 on Tax Reform
401(k) contribution limit increases to $19,000 for 2019; IRA limit increases to $6,000
BREAKING: Post-Election Impacts on CPAs, Marihuana and More
NAEA Shares Tax Tips for Latino Households (In English and Espanol)
E-News November 6, 2018 - Election Day 2018, Nominations Open for Women to Watch Awards, and more
Disclosures by audit committees continue to rise
What is Streamlined Sales Tax and Why it Matters
Financial satisfaction measure hits record for 5th straight quarter
October
When it Comes to Mobile Payments, an Omnichannel Strategy is Best
E-News October 30, 2018 - CPAs Seek Public Office at State Level, New 'In An Instant', and more
How Clients Can Protect Themselves When Loaning Money to Loved Ones
Working together to grow the CPA pipeline
The CPA Loan – Great CPAs deserve a great home loan
4 keys to focusing on customers in a complex world
New QuickBooks Online Advanced Geared to High Growth Businesses
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on new Opportunity Zone tax incentive
E-News October 23, 2018 - ‘It’s a Great Day to be a CPA’ Video Series, AICPA Council votes to move forward with expanded eligibility for ABV credential, and More
What do your clients really want? Ask!
How the suspension of personal exemptions affects health-care-related provisions
Reduced 24-percent withholding rate applies to small businesses and other payers; Revised backup withholding publication features helpful FAQs
What to Get Clients Thinking About by Year End
FASAB proposal seeks clearer materiality guidance
3 Revenue Opportunities for CPAs From the TCJA
Proposed regs. reflect amendments to all-events test and advance payments
E-News October 16, 2018 - IRS Extends Deadlines for Victims of Hurricane Michael, PTIN Renewal Season Now Open, and more
Why Firms Need a Post-Merger Integration Plan
Cybersecurity facts tax practitioners need to get right
Treasury: New Unclaimed Property Website "Open for Business"
International audit standard addresses estimates
Completing the Accounting for the Impact of TCJA
Three things your firm needs to get started with SOC services
IRS issues guidance on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changes on business expense deductions for meals, entertainment
E-News October 9, 2018 - Yellow Book Changes, MICPA Chair's Video Message, and more
Streamlined Sales Tax System After Wayfair
How Your Clients Can Obtain More Tax Relief
Tuesday is the Voter Registration Deadline for the Nov. 6 Election
The Value of Big Data in an Accounting Firm
E-News October 2, 2018 - IRS Alerts Taxpayers: Scammers Scheming Around Oct. 15 Deadline, GASB Issues Proposals Designed to Improve Government Financial Reports, and More
Ten Ways Small and Mid-Sized Companies Can Strengthen Information Security
IRS selects two new members for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee
September
Michigan Association of CPAs announces 2018 awards at annual dinner Oct. 3, 2018
IRS Rules Issued on Paid Family and Medical Leave Credit
IRS Gives Taxpayers a Break on Employee Moving Expenses, Taxpayers Can Connect with the IRS on Their Phone Using IRS2Go, and more
MICPA “In an Instant” Video Series Receives MSAE Diamond Award
IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income For U.S. Shareholders
Michigan Association of CPAs elects new board officers and directors
MICPA Elects New Board Officers and Directors, Michigan Treasury Issues Tax Notice on Illegal Activities, and more
IRS extends upcoming deadlines, provides tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence
Payments Under State or Local Tax Credit Programs May Be Deductible as Business Expenses
GASB Clarifies Guidance on Majority Equity Interests
New 'In an Instant' video, Preparing for Natural Disasters, GASB Clarifies Guidance, and more
IRS Revamps Online Information on Tax Reform
Updated Guidance Highlights Key Changes in the Auditor's Report, New Form May Simplify Tax Compliance for Seniors, and more
August
MI Republicans Nominate CPA Mary Treder Lang for Secretary of State
Proposed Regulations on Charitable Contributions and State and Local Tax Credits, New Redacted Tax Transcript to Debut Sept. 23, and more
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on charitable contributions and state and local tax credits
MTO and Business Tax Call Center Outage, MI Treasury Announces Local Government Summit, and more
Here’s what taxpayers do when they have to file a new W-4
State Expects $200m Sales Tax to Be Collected from Out-of-State Online Retailers, New ‘In an Instant’ Video with Sen. Jim Stamas, MTO Outage Scheduled, and more
IRS issues proposed regulations on new 20 percent deduction for passthrough businesses
MI Treasury Publishes Notice to Remote Sellers Regarding Sales Tax, RAB Addresses Nexus for Remote Sellers After Wayfair, and more
Could tax reform spur more charitable giving?
IRS and Treasury issue proposed regulations implementing Section 965
July
IRS Offers Guidance on Recent 529 Education Savings Plan Changes
IRS Offers Guidance on Recent 529 Education Savings Plan Changes, Tax Reform Updates and more
GAO Updates "Yellow Book" Standards for Government Auditing
GAO Updates "Yellow Book" Standards for Government Auditing, FASB Issues Standard Devoted to Minor Codification Improvements, and more
When Will a Company's Website Create Nexus with a State for Sales Tax Purposes Post-Wayfair?
We Asked, You Answered – Impact of Tax Reform, The Post-Wayfair Future of SALT Controversies: The Due Process Clause and more
The Post-Wayfair Future of SALT Controversies: The Due Process Clause
NEW: Free Webcast July 16 – The Changing Landscape of Business Valuation
Click-Through Nexus after Wayfair, IRS Letter CP3219A: Statutory Notice of Deficiency, and more
Just the Beginning: Click-Through Nexus after Wayfair
AICPA to IRS: We Need Guidance on Virtual Currencies
Is State Legislation Endangering the CPA License?
Comments Invited on New Form 1040 for 2019 Tax Season, Wayfair: Is Michigan’s Legislative Nexus Standard the New Bright Line, and more
After Wayfair Is Michigan’s Legislative Nexus Standard the New Bright Line?
June
Form 1040 to be shorter but with more schedules
FASB Clarifies Accounting for Not-For-Profit Grants and Contributions
Wayfair: Supreme Court Decides Online Sales Tax Case, Chair’s Message: Public Act of 81 and more
Wayfair Decision: States Will Collect Sales Tax From Out-of-State Companies Without Physical Presence Under Groundbreaking Supreme Court Decision
E-News: June 19, 2018 - State Issues Notice on Amended Taxpayer Bill of Rights, Need for IRS Guidance on New Pass-Through Deduction A Top Member Concern, and more
E-News: June 12, 2018 - New Video: Michigan Specific Ethics Explained, Draft 2019 Form W-4 and Instructions Posted, Interest Rates Remain the Same, and more
E-news: June 5, 2018 - IRS Offers Relief on Transition Tax on Foreign Earnings, Tax Reform Survey for Michigan CPAs, RAB Clarifies CIT Control and Relationship Tests for Unitary Business Groups, and more.
May
E-News: May 29, 2018 - How Do Your Firm’s Salaries Compare with Others Its Size, Legislation Introduced to Update Michigan Property Tax Laws and more
E-News: May, 22, 2018 - Help Define Tax Reform, Local Units of Government Submitting Plans to Ensure Payment of Promised Retirement Benefits, and more
MAF Awards 2018 Scholarships
E-news: May 15, 2018 - Form W-8BEN Scam Resurfaces, Help Define Tax Reform, MAF Awards 2018 Scholarships, and more
E-news: May 8, 2018 - New IRS Online Tool Expands Access to Information, 2018-2019 Officer and Director Nominees, and more
E-News: May 1, 2018 - Small Business Week, State Treasury Offers Help to Taxpayers, IRS Provides Certain Small Employers with Relief and more
April
E-News: April 24, 2018 - New Rules and Limitations for Depreciation and Expensing, Michigan Treasury Revamps Quarterly Newsletter and more
Student News: April 2018
IRS provides additional day to file and pay for taxpayers through Wednesday, April 18; IRS processing systems back online
E-News: April 17, 2018 - IRS e-File and Direct Pay Crash on Tax Day, State Sales Tax Under Scrutiny of U.S. Supreme Court and more
IRS chief says tax season has gone well as agency girds for new tax law
E-News: April 10, 2018 - Michigan Treasury's New APR Form, IRS Guidance Addresses Business-Interest Expense Limitations and more
E-News: April 3, 2018 - IMPORTANT - New State Law Affects Michigan CPAs
New Michigan Law Addresses Firm Mobility, CPE Reciprocity and Other Changes
March
E-News: March 27, 2018 - Updated Withholding Calculator, Federal Spending Bill, MICPA Career Center and more
Quiz: How much do you know about governmental auditing and single audits?
E-News March 20, 2018: Mark Your Calendars, How Prepared Are You?, Michigan School Finances and more
CPA Advocate March, 2018
E-News March 13, 2018: First Round of Underfunded Retirement Benefits Reporting, Treasury Protects Taxpayers from Tax-Related Identity Theft and more
3 Security Vulnerabilities Every Accounting Firm Must Address
What Today’s Client Payment Trends Mean for You
New Student Champions, Race for the Cure, Podcasts and more
Those March Madness Winning Bets Become Taxable Income
E-News March 6, 2018: Updated Witholding Calculator, UK Audit Signing Rights for U.S. CPAs and more
IRS Updates W-4, Calculator Used to Figure Withholding
February
E-News February 27, 2018: Three Popular Tax Benefits, Tax Reform Resources for Tax Professionals and more
E-News February 20, 2018: New Episode of "In an Instant," New MICPA Resource for Taxpayers and more
Student News: February 2018
E-New February 13, 2018: Save the Date for the Members Advisory Symposium, How will Tax Law Changes Affect CPA Candidates and more
E-News February 6, 2018: Michigan Treasury Online, CPA Attestations in Marijuana Business, New Member Resources in MICPA+ and more
January
E-News January 30, 2018: IRS Personal ID Requests, Filing Season is Open, IRS Issues Guidance on Withholding Rules and more
Six Tips for Starting an Advisory Practice
Thomson Reuters offers help coping with new tax law
Educator E-News: January 2018
E-News January 24, 2018: New Episode of "In an Instant", Michigan’s Marihuana Provisioning Center Tax, Treasury Offers Courses for Local Government Officials and more
E-News January 16, 2018: New Chair's Message, Updated 2018 Withholding Tables, IRS Extends A Deadline and more
Student News January 2018
10 Big Takeaways for Michigan CPAs on the New Tax Law
IRS Announces Start of Filing Season, New Mailing Address for Form 8809, Six Questions Preparers Should Ask and more
MICPA to Provide Education about Business Process Mapping
Section 199A may be an Advantage for CPA Firms, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Coverage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
2017
December
IRS Advisory: Prepaid Real Property Taxes May Be Deductible in 2017 if Assessed and Paid in 2017
$1.5 Trillion Tax Reform Plan Signed Into Law
House Passes Tax Bill, Again.
Senate Approves Tax Plan …House to Revote Today
House Republicans Pass $1.5 Trillion Tax Overhaul; Senate Set To Vote Tuesday Night
In an Instant, Informal Conference Alternative Resolution, MICPA Night at Little Caesars Arena and more
What The 2018 Tax Brackets, Standard Deductions And More Look Like Under Tax Reform
IRS E-Services, Treasury Delays Implementation of New Uniform Chart of Accounts, MTO Reboots to Better Serve Business Taxpayers and more
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Moves Forward
LARA Statement on Medical Marihuana, MAF Scholarship Application, MICPA Night at Little Caesars Arena and more
PEOPLE IN WEST MICHIGAN COULD SEE TAX BREAK FROM NATIONAL REFORM
Mary Wade joins Gordon Advisors as a Senior Manager
Getting to Know Shavonte Ross, Become a Student Champion, MAF Scholarship and more
BREAKING: Senate Passes Sweeping Tax Rewrite
November
Senate committee advances GOP tax bill, moving closer to floor vote
Tax Planning Issues for 2017, #Giving Tuesday, Michigan Treasury Update and more
CPAs, Get Into The Act, New Treasury Website, GASB Report and more
Women to Watch Award Nominations 2017
CPA Advocate Fall 2017
House Passes Tax Cuts & Jobs Act... Onto The Senate
TAX REFORM HAS MAJOR IMPACT ON NON-PROFIT ENTITIES
Tax Reform Updates, Michigan CPA Receives Award for Volunteerism, Financial Literacy Month and more
Share These Memes and Help Firms Avoid the #1 Audit Quality Issue
Middle class biggest winners in Senate tax plan, study says
House Republicans suddenly have a massive problem with their tax bill
House Ways and Means continues debate of tax bill
MICPA to Hold Series of Tax Updates Throughout Michigan
Tax Cuts & Jobs Act Resources, IRS Not Ready to Announce 2018 Filing Dates, Mistakes Not to Make When Preparing for Retirement and more
Federal tax reform creates winners and losers
Details of tax reform legislation revealed
BREAKING NEWS: Tax Cut and Jobs Act Introduced Today
The GOP finally unveiled its massive tax plan that proposes a sweeping overhaul to the system
House Tax Bill Has Major Changes for Businesses, Individuals
First details emerge of GOP's sweeping tax bill
Trump's push to tie health care mandate to tax reform hits swift resistance
GOP to delay release of tax bill
October
IRS E-Services Accounts, PTIN Renewal Period, Michigan Tax Tribunal and more
House Tax Chief Says Plans to Preserve 401(k) Pretax Limits
House Panel’s Talk of Phased-In Tax Cut Counters Trump’s Wishes
GOP tax reform: The property tax deduction won't be scrapped
Blockchain – Today and Tomorrow
MICPA to Help Pave Smoother Road to Retirement
MICPA Symposium Focuses on Future of Cybersecurity
Don't Miss It, MI Treasury Wants Your Input, Online Filing and more
That One Time at the CPA Exam
Getting Your Foot In the Door
Treasury Deadline Approaching, Local Finance Summit Outlines Resources for MI Communities, Tips to Protect Your Social Security Number and more
Engagement Letter Essentials - Don’t Include These 3 Things
QUIZ: Catch these sneaky sound-alike words in your writing
MICPA Career Center, Announcement from LARA, Help SBA Reduce Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens and more
Announcement of 2017 Awards, AICPA Audit Documentation Toolkit, How to Stay Ahead of the IoT Curve and more
MICPA Announces 2017 Awards
September
MICPA to Host Conference for Nonprofits Oct. 3
MICPA Elects New Board Officers and Directors, Student Members Meet Incoming AICPA Chair, MI Treasury Update and more
MICPA Student Members Meet Incoming AICPA Chair
MICPA Elects New Board Officers and Directors
MICPA to Host Financial Institutions Conference Sept. 28
Equifax Data Breach, Don't Take the Bait, MICPA Career Fair and more
MICPA to Host Conference for Growing Michigan Industries Sept. 26
MICPA to Host Career Fair Sept. 29
Tools for CPAs: Disaster Planning & Recovery, 2017 Best of the Best List, Opening Doors Through Accounting and more
MAF Educator Symposium, MICPA Career Fair, CPA Trends and more
Michigan Treasury Grant, New Scam Targets Job Seekers, 3 Steps to Protect Your Business from Workplace Fraud and more
August
Hurricane Harvey, New Outreach Seminars from MI Treasury, Understanding Blockchain and more
Which Industry Makes The Most Money?
New Marquette CPA Exam Testing Center, Hospice Glow Run, Promote Your Firm for Free and more
Local Governmental Units Must File New F65 Online, State Debt Payment Scam, MI Treasury Sales Tax Seminar and more
Tax Relief for Storm Victims, MICPA President's Report, Career Fair and more
3 Things You Need to Know About Peer Review, MICPA Annual Meeting, New F65 Available Today and more
KPI Dashboards – The New Frontier in Financial Reporting
July
Why Ransomware Costs Small Businesses Big Money
MICPA to Host 40th Annual Small Firm Practitioners Conference
An Important Message for All CPAs, Multistate Tax Compact Election, Pizza and more
MI Treasury E-Services, Treatment of Rental Income, Glow Run for Hospice of Michigan and more
Revised Senate health bill would retain taxes on higher-income individuals
How financial statement audits deliver key business insights
State Board of Accountancy, MI Treasury Visits, Escape to Belle Isle and more
Crafting a killer value proposition statement
Looking at cyber-security from the top
MI Treasury Continues Improving Service, Beware of FEMA Impersonators, Petya Cyberattack and more
Six Risk Management Mistakes CPA Firms Make
June
Mobile Workforce Legislation Passes, 2017 Reporting & Renewal Process, ESA Statements and more
Mobile Workforce Legislation Passes U.S. House, With Backing of Reps. Mike Bishop, Paul Mitchell and John Moolenaar
IRS Reopening Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) System
IRS Reopens PTIN Registration System
Liquidity Disclosures for Not-For-Profits, AICPA Survey, 5 Tips to Help Identify Fake News and more
Association, CPA.com Launch ‘Shark Tank’ for Startups
Treasury Issues Several RABs, New Legislation Signed, MICPA Annual Meeting and more
Western Nations Worry That Children Won't Be Better Off
IRS Loses Lawsuit, MI Treasury Small Business Outreach Series, Cybersecurity Resources and more
6 Tips For Successful Enterprise Risk Management
May
LARA Issues CPA Guidance for Medical Marijuana Services, Flint Looking for New CFO, Form 5278 and more
Flint Looking for New CFO
President’s Budget Includes Tax Proposals and Regulation of Return Preparers
The Millennial Myth: Developing Your Best Employees