Accounting
AICPA News: July 2020
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the association.
Isaac M. O'Bannon
Managing Editor
isaac.obannon@cpapracticeadvisor.com
Isaac M. O'Bannon is the managing editor and digital content manager for CPA Practice Advisor (www.CPAPracticeAdvisor.com), drawing on two decades of experience covering the areas of professional accounting, taxation, business productivity and consumer technologies.
Prior to CPA Practice Advisor, O'Bannon was a consultant at firms in San Francisco, Denver and Tulsa, serving clients that included Logitech, Polycom, Hilti, Microsoft, the Stanford Research Institute, the University of Oklahoma's College of Engineering and other technology leaders. He is a U.S. Navy veteran.
Email: isaac.obannon - @ - cpapracticeadvisor.com
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Benefits
Covid-Normal: Worker Stress, Work/Life Balance and Productivity Start to Stabilize
For workers currently employed, this new “normal” has many working remotely, forced to adjust to how they get work done. Those required to work remotely responded that the ability to complete tasks and connect with others was severely impacted due to technology issues, lack of necessary equipment to work effectively, and distractions.
Benefits
With July 15 Deadline Approaching, 37% of Taxpayers Can't Pay Because of Covid
A majority of taxpayers (61%) are deeply concerned that the financial impacts of COVID-19 may force them into tax debt, adding to the $131 billion already owed to the IRS by 14 million Americans.
Income Tax
SBA Releases New PPP Forgiveness Applications and EZ Form
The EZ application requires fewer calculations and less documentation for eligible borrowers. Details regarding the applicability of these provisions are available in the instructions to the new EZ application form.
Accounting
AICPA News - May 2020
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements and activities by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Payroll
Workers Earning Less than $75k Are Being Laid Off Most
Covid-19 has strongly shaken the labor market in March and April, driving layoffs and unemployment in the U.S. to their highest points since the Great Depression. As of May 1, 2020, about 30 million Americans have lost their jobs ...
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Accounting
The Results Are In: The 2020 Readers Choice Awards
CPA Practice Advisor Readers’ Choice Awards, now in their 16th year, give our readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, to manage their firms, and to help their clients run their businesses.
Payroll
Flexible Work Arrangements are Key to Recruiting & Retaining Female Accounting Staff
Approximately half of firms surveyed reported that flexible schedules (56%), reduced hours (50%), compressed work schedules (49%) or telecommuting options (56%) helped attract employees, while about 80 percent of firms said those arrangements helped ...
Payroll
Gig Workers "Fill Void" In Tight Labor Market
The research report reveals tenured workers and retirees are capitalizing on the tight U.S. labor market and the need for skilled workers, by turning to gig work.
Accounting
AICPA News: February 2020
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Accounting
Do You Have a CPA License Plate on Your Car?
Many states also have “specialty” license plates for charitable groups, veterans, service organizations, and even professionals. And yes, some states even have special license plates available for Certified Public Accountants.
Accounting
CPA Practice Advisor to Host Free Online CPE Conference for CPAs & Tax Pros: Dec. 12, 2019
Each year, thousands of accountants and tax pros, join together online with nationally-recognized speakers and thought leaders for this free online conference that is recognized by the AICPA, the IRS and NASBA for CPE and CE credit.