Senate staffers offer answers on coronavirus recovery rebate checks

Republican staff on the Senate Finance Committee have released a set of answers to frequently asked questions about the stimulus payments.

Senate staffers offer answers on coronavirus recovery rebate checks


People & firms on the move: Crowe outlines CEO succession plan

AAM extends awards deadlines; Seidel Schroeder admits two partners; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: Crowe outlines CEO succession plan


Deadline extended for Accounting Today 'Best Firms for Technology' submissions

Firms will be selected based on the policies and technologies they have in place, their philosophies and strategies surrounding technology in their practice, and their history in leveraging and implementing technology for their own and their clients’ benefit.

Deadline extended for Accounting Today 'Best Firms for Technology' submissions


IRS closes Practitioner Priority Service and e-Services Help Desk due to coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service is shutting down its Practitioner Priority Service line, e-Services Help Desk, as well as the e-Services FIRE and AIR system help desks, until further notice, due to staff limitations amid the pandemic.

IRS closes Practitioner Priority Service and e-Services Help Desk due to coronavirus


CIMA exams to allow first-ever remote testing during coronavirus crisis

Starting May 2020, CIMA students can take their exams outside of testing centers due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

CIMA exams to allow first-ever remote testing during coronavirus crisis


AICPA asks IRS for wider tax relief amid coronavirus

The American Institute of CPAs wants the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department to give taxpayers more tax filing and payment relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AICPA asks IRS for wider tax relief amid coronavirus


Avoid these traps when dividing partner compensation

For small and midsized CPA firms, one of the most common complaints among both line partners and senior management involves compensation and annual adjustments.

Avoid these traps when dividing partner compensation


Tax Fraud Blotter: Financial wrecks

Quite an education; food for thought; Motion denied; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Financial wrecks


AccountingSuite and Tax1099 integrate to make e-filing easier for contractors

The deadline for 1099-MISC filing for non-Box 7 amounts is March 31.

AccountingSuite and Tax1099 integrate to make e-filing easier for contractors


NASBA, AICPA and Prometric announce emergency testing period

The 2020 Q2 CPA Exam testing window will now be extended from June 10 to June 30, 2020.

NASBA, AICPA and Prometric announce emergency testing period