A CPA’s guide to better prospect meetings

To get more business, accountants need to invest more in the time they spend face to face with prospective clients.

A CPA’s guide to better prospect meetings


The SEC fires a warning shot about COVID-19 disclosures

A recent case is a warning that companies must disclose the financial impact of the pandemic.

The SEC fires a warning shot about COVID-19 disclosures


Barr snubs Trump’s demands, sees no counsel in Biden tax case

Attorney General William Barr said he sees no reason to appoint a special counsel to oversee an investigation of President-elect Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, a statement sure to frustrate President Donald Trump and his closest advisers.

Barr snubs Trump’s demands, sees no counsel in Biden tax case


Beer, restaurants and Nascar win tax breaks in virus-relief bill

Tucked in among more than 5,000 pages of legislative text, the congressional bill providing COVID-19 relief and 2021 government funding includes dozens of tax breaks for beneficiaries ranging from downtown restaurants and the film industry to motor-sports racetracks.

Beer, restaurants and Nascar win tax breaks in virus-relief bill


New coronavirus stimulus package contains some big tax items

The latest round of coronavirus stimulus legislation includes some major tax provisions and changes for accountants to watch out for in the New Year.

New coronavirus stimulus package contains some big tax items


KPMG tax chief plans for disruptive year ahead

Greg Engel is anticipating another year of tumultuous changes as clients deal with the coronavirus pandemic and new policies from the incoming Biden administration.

KPMG tax chief plans for disruptive year ahead


Businesses get $100B tax write-off windfall in aid bill

Small business owners who got Paycheck Protection Program loans could qualify for big write-offs from their rescue money, amounting to what Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has called a tax-break “double dip.”

Businesses get 0B tax write-off windfall in aid bill


Your clients’ annual tax check-in shouldn’t be just once a year

The holiday season reminds us to savor time with family and friends, because with the new year, the tax season jumpstarts.

Your clients’ annual tax check-in shouldn’t be just once a year


FASB proposes goodwill alternative for private cos., nonprofits

The change would make it easier for private companies and nonprofit organizations to evaluate a goodwill triggering event.

FASB proposes goodwill alternative for private cos., nonprofits


Art of Accounting: 2021 practice management calendar

Here is a monthly calendar for running your practice and marketing to clients.

Art of Accounting: 2021 practice management calendar