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Don't Delay, Complete the FAFSA Today

Students who want to be given priority consideration for state of Michigan financial aid programs should submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid – commonly known as the FAFSA – on or before March 1, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

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How Accountants Can Help Businesses Expand in 2021

Although the news has largely focused on the struggles created by the COVID-19 pandemic, some businesses are actually thriving (and that doesn't just mean Amazon). As an accounting professional, you're well placed to help your business-owning clients if they'd like to expand their company. Bryce Sanders offers some tips you can provide.

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AICPA Cites Challenges with PPP Loan Application System in Letter to SBA

In a recent letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the AICPA calls for urgency in resolving system/software issues impacting the PPP application process. The MICPA breaks down the four major concerns cited in the letter and what the AICPA suggests the SBA do to allay anxieties.

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The Nonprofit Perspective on Remote Auditing

Baker Tily Partner and MICPA board member Laurie Horvath, CPA, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on auditing from the not-for-profit (NFP) perspective. From accessibility to efficiency, get the inside look at virtual auditing – its advantages, risks and opportunities

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All of the business tech news you need to know

Don't miss TechRepublic's CES 2021 coverage, which includes product announcements from Lenovo, Samsung, LG, and Dell about PCs, laptops, software, robots, monitors, and TVs.

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Identity Theft a Risk to Consumers As Online Purchases Increase

Over the last year, the coronavirus pandemic has changed almost every aspect of American life, including shopping habits. In fact, 56% of Americans reported an uptick in their online shopping between mid-March and December of last year, according to a new survey from the AICPA. But Americans may not be doing all they can to protect themselves from identity theft while shopping online.

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25 Fascinating Tax Facts

Why does Tax Day fall on April 15, and which historical leader taxed beards? Read on for answers to those questions and more fascinating tax facts.

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Will 2021 Be The Year To Align Globally On Sustainability Reporting?

As the World Economic Forum (WEF) convenes virtually this week, business must recommit to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the 2015 Paris Agreement through more consistent environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting to highlight progress in these areas toward long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

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Retirement Planning Implications of COVID-19

As the pandemic wears on, many Americans are considering what adjustments they will need to make to their retirement savings strategies to account for its long-term financial implications. These are the considerations CPAs are taking under advisement as clients begin poising these questions.

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Michiganders Encouraged to Search for Lost or Abandoned Property Today

Michiganders are encouraged take time out of their busy schedules to check if they have lost or abandoned property in celebration of National Unclaimed Property Day today, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury.

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