KPMG U.S. publishes inaugural DE&I report

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The Big Four firm’s “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: 2020 KPMG U.S. Transparency Report” reviews its current diversity, equity and inclusion statistics and maps out its ambitious “Accelerate 2025” initiative.

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KPMG U.S. publishes inaugural DE&I report


Big Brother at work, and other tech stories you may have missed

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From businesses monitoring remote workers to the impending end of Skype for Business, here are 10 developments in technology from the past month.

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Big Brother at work, and other tech stories you may have missed


IRS adds tax forms and info in Spanish, other languages

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The Internal Revenue Service posted a Spanish version of its Form 1040 and instructions Tuesday and made available publications and online information in other languages.

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IRS adds tax forms and info in Spanish, other languages


Lease workflow startup secures seed funding

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Trullion’s software uses artificial intelligence to read unstructured data and translate it into real-time financial reports.

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Lease workflow startup secures seed funding


The clock is ticking on a new unemployment tax benefit

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For those with less than $150,000 in adjusted gross income who collected unemployment benefits this past year, the COVID relief bill allows them to receive up to $10,200 of those benefits tax-free.

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The clock is ticking on a new unemployment tax benefit


In the blogs: Nice explanations

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An unacknowledged credit; potential estate tax changes; an ongoing EIN mess; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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In the blogs: Nice explanations


Julio Gonzalez launches new company RockerBox

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The new venture from the CEO of Engineered Tax Services enables CPA firms to help small business owners secure employer-based tax credits, such as Employee Retention and Work Opportunity Tax Credits.

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Julio Gonzalez launches new company RockerBox


Let’s improve PCAOB communications with audit committees

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Audit committee chairs may not be fully able to grasp certain detailed comments from the PCAOB or respond appropriately on behalf of the company.

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Let’s improve PCAOB communications with audit committees


Tax season turns into 'dumpster fire' for advisors, clients after stimulus bill passes

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“Even the easy returns are not simple right now,” a CPA says.

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Tax season turns into 'dumpster fire' for advisors, clients after stimulus bill passes


How a strong firm culture keeps CPAs focused in difficult times

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Building the right balance for staff and clients calls for a three-phase approach: create a safe space, apply lessons learned, and map a vision for the future.

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How a strong firm culture keeps CPAs focused in difficult times