Accounting
AICPA recognizes City of South Miami CFO as an outstanding CPA in government
The chief financial officer for the City of South Miami has been recognized by the American Institute of CPAs.
Private sector wages expected to stay flat
Although some gains have been made in recent months to employee wages, a new report suggests that these private sector gains are expected to remain in a holding pattern in the coming months.
Avalara’s Brian Austin Appointed to Information Technology Alliance Board of Directors
Brian Austin, Director of Accountant & Industry Relations at Avalara, has been appointed the Information Technology Alliance Board of Directors. Austin will serve a three-year term, which starts September 1, 2013.
Report: IRS Needs to Improve Desktop and Laptop Software License Management Practices
The Internal Revenue Service is not adequately performing software license management and is not adhering to Federal requirements and industry best practices for software used on desktop and laptop computers, according to a new audit report released by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
Aplos Software Integrates Fund Accounting Software with Financial Institutions
Aplos Software announced its cloud fund accounting software can now securely import transactions directly from financial institutions.
IRS now offers online FATCA registrations
Organizations that must register with the Internal Revenue Service under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) can now do so online at the taxing agency's website, the IRS announced on Monday. FACTA is usually required by financial institutions.
Annual Accounting Competition Tests Accounting Students’ Financial Planning Skills
The AICPA’s fourth annual Accounting Competition kicks off today, focusing on personal financial planning and the important role CPAs serve as financial planners.
Rhode Island CPAs kick off leadership program
Acknowledging a growing need to cultivate strong leaders within the business community, RISCPA has launched a new Leadership Program for its members.