Technology
IRS Accepting Nominations for Advisory Council
The IRSAC serves as an advisory body to the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and provides an organized public forum for discussion of relevant tax administration issues between IRS officials and representatives of the public.
Survey Shows Impact of COVID-19 on the Accounting Profession
Firms that already had at least one cloud system in place prior to the COVID-19 pandemic fared far better than firms that did not have any cloud systems in place.
Employees Earning Under $75,000 More Likely to Get Laid Off During COVID-19
Covid-19 hit the labor market like a sledgehammer in March and April, driving mass layoffs in the U.S. to their highest point since World War II. 22 million Americans have lost their jobs during the outbreak, and 14% of the country’s workforce isn’t ...
AICPA Thanks Senators Doug Jones and Chris Van Hollen for Encouraging Guidance
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is thanking Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for their letter encouraging the Department of the Treasury and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to strengthen Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) guidance for lenders. AICPA supports efforts such as these that will help small businesses more easily […]
How to Help Brick and Mortar Clients Quickly Start Selling Online
In a continued effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, local and state governments have issued orders for nonessential businesses and establishments to close their doors. These orders, combined with the lack of consumers making their way into ...
AICPA Recognizes Top 2019 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award
The Elijah Watt Sells Award program was established by the AICPA in 1923 to recognize outstanding performance on the CPA Exam. Sells, one of the first CPAs in the U.S., was active in the establishment of the AICPA and played a key role advancing ...
Working Capital: A Lifeline for Small Business Owners During a Crisis
With more than 30 million small businesses serving as the backbone of the American economy, it’s critical for owners to make financial viability a top priority so they can get back to business as usual. Everyone has been affected by the coronavirus ...
61% of Companies Financing Equipment Lack Process Management Technology
Non-Typical and complex equipment finance loans are gaining traction among many businesses that require equipment to remain profitable. In fact, 44% of executives polled reported that their business requires special conditional finance options such ...