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Accounting Firms Continue to Prioritize Work-Life Balance

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The Philadelphia Inquirer (via TNS) Molly Kowal decided to become an accountant in part because she knew it would be a stable career. My generation is more focused on maintaining that work-life balance,” said Kowal, who works at accounting firm EisnerAmper in Philadelphia. “A By Lizzy McLellan Ravitch.

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Sales tax and accounting services

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Tax preparers are generally accredited individuals – certified public accountant (CPA) and enrolled agent (EA) are two common preparer designations – who have completed previous and ongoing education to understand compliance for varied tax purposes. Accounting services are often, but not always, exempt.

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Digital advertising tax blocked

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A new tax law in Maryland seemed ready to rattle every company that sold digital products in the U.S. But a court has now invalidated the Maryland Digital Advertising Tax. Opponents, including Maryland Republicans, called the ruling a victory for small business. Maryland does not tax nondigital advertising. Gives pause.

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Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA.CITP, CGMA – 2023 Most Powerful Women in Accounting

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Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA.CITP, CGMA 2023 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Chief Executive Officer KET Solutions, LLC How do you envision the accounting profession evolving in the foreseeable future for women? In order to maintain competitiveness and relevance, the accounting profession must continue to evolve. Why not And?

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Opinion: On-the-Job Experiential Learning Credit to Meet the 150-hour Requirement Makes Sense

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Joe currently serves on the Maryland State Board of Accountancy and the board of directors of the NASBA Center for the Public Trust. I love accounting. The work they perform is their education, and is incorporated into on-line courses specifically designed by accredited institutions, and the credits go on a college transcript.

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State CPA Society News and Updates – August 2023

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The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) recently announced that Jason Harrell will join the FICPA as Chief External Affairs Officer, effective July 17, 2023. The awards celebrate those who are emerging leaders, innovators, educators, volunteers and others who have made a substantial impact in accounting.

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Sales and Use Tax Updates from February

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In another possibly trendsetting development, Maryland has greenlighted the country’s first tax on digital advertisements sold by companies such as Facebook, Google and Amazon. Maryland has also extended time free of interest and penalties to file sales and use tax returns due between Jan. 20 and April 14 to April 15, 2021.

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