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State CPA Society News & Updates: Feb. 2024

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State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. All net proceeds from the tournament will be used to fund scholarships to college and university accounting students in Arkansas. Farber, CPA – UHY LLP Teresa J.

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CPA Exam Candidates: You Better Hurry Up and Apply For BEC Before It’s Gone Forever

Going Concern

Once again @profjackc has tweeted a very important reminder for current CPA exam candidates and once again we’re here signal boosting said reminder because it’s important information. The post CPA Exam Candidates: You Better Hurry Up and Apply For BEC Before It’s Gone Forever appeared first on Going Concern.

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Arkansas Storm Victims Get Tax Deadline Extension to July 31

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Individuals and households that reside or have a business in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties in Arkansas now have until July 31, 2023, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service has announced.

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AICPA Announces Recipients Teaching Awards

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This year’s honorees are Tracie Miller, PhD, CPA, chair of the accounting program at Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio, and Wendy M. Cainas, DBA, MAcc, CPA, professor of instruction at the Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy at the University of South Florida, and Margaret B. Additionally, Vernon J. Honorable Mention Jennifer M.

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What’s new in sales tax?

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The five states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Tennessee (9.548%), Louisiana (9.547%), Arkansas (9.44%), Washington (9.4%) and Alabama (9.24%). Among highlights: In some cases, local sales taxes exceed state rates. California has the highest statewide sales tax rate, at 7.25%.

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Amazon, Ebay and Other Marketplaces Sue Georgia Over Law Affecting Online Sales

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Cowart said a similar law was implemented by Arkansas in 2019 and that there are efforts in other states, as well as federally, to follow suit. He said the federal law “applies a floor, not a ceiling,” allowing states to expand requirements.

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States With the Highest- and Lowest-Earning College Grads

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Arkansas Average of each institution’s median earnings: $41,481 Average annual cost of school: $14,143 Average graduation rate: 43% 50. North Dakota Average of each institution’s median earnings: $43,000 Average annual cost of school: $12,867 Average graduation rate: 40% 48.