CPA Practice

APRIL 22, 2024

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)—one of the largest state societies serving the certified public accountant (CPA) community—has announced the honorees of its annual Outstanding Leadership Awards program, which celebrates distinguished leaders within the CPA profession through a variety of prestigious awards. Wolfe, Ltd.

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RogerRossmeisl

AUGUST 6, 2023

The IRS recently released its audit statistics for the 2022 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as compared with prior years. But even though a small percentage of returns are being chosen for audits these days, that will be little consolation if yours is one of them. For example, 8.5%

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RogerRossmeisl

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

IRS audit rates are historically low, according to a recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. From tax years 2010 to 2019, audit rates of individual tax returns decreased for all income levels, according to the GAO.

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RogerRossmeisl

AUGUST 3, 2021

The IRS just released its audit statistics for the 2020 fiscal year and fewer taxpayers had their returns examined as compared with prior years. But even though a small percentage of returns are being chosen for audit these days, that will be little consolation if yours is one of them. of individual tax returns were audited in 2020.

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MyIRSRelief

JANUARY 7, 2024

Tax audits can be a daunting experience for any taxpayer, and when it comes to the Employment Development Department (EDD) audits, the stakes can be particularly high. An EDD tax audit focuses on ensuring that businesses comply with CA state payroll tax laws, which can be complex and multifaceted.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 30, 2024

In a landmark experiment, researchers at AIGENCY have tested the limits of artificial intelligence (AI) by challenging state-of-the-art AI models with the rigorous Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Their study, “Can LLMs Pass the CPA Exam? The criterion for success was a passing score (75%).

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RogerRossmeisl

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

IRS audit rates are historically low, according to the latest data, but that’s little consolation if your return is among those selected to be examined. Here’s how to survive an IRS audit. In fiscal year 2019, the IRS audited approximately 0.4% However, the best way to survive an IRS audit is to prepare for one in advance.

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CPA Practice

MAY 8, 2024

Given the severe auditor shortage in the USA, many CPA firms have expanded their adoption of outsourced auditors, increasing from 6% pre-pandemic to more than 40% at present. May 02, 2024 CPA firms are facing the twin challenges of managing a high volume of audit engagements and coping with the industry-wide talent shortage.

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Going Concern

JUNE 13, 2022

As I’m sure you’ve heard by now the profession is having trouble recruiting future CPAs. Those enrolled in the program will receive additional support for completion of the final parts of the CPA exam once they begin client work. KPMG CPA Kickstart launches this summer in 35 offices and so far 225 new hires are enrolled.

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CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) , one of the largest CPA societies in the U.S., Wolfe, CPA | Owner, Larry J. Wolfe, Ltd. Experienced Leaders • Anna C.

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RogerRossmeisl

MAY 16, 2022

And you want to make sure you can defend the amounts reported on your tax returns in case you’re ever audited by the IRS. The post Keeping Meticulous Records is the Key to Tax Deductions and Painless IRS Audits appeared first on Roger Rossmeisl, CPA. Be aware that there’s no one way to keep business records. Here are two.

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TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

that the likelihood of your business being audited is low, but that likelihood has been increasing in recent years. more than one in four (26.7%) top finance professionals reported seeing an increase in state sales tax audits in the past two years. You received a sales tax audit notice from a jurisdiction. Data shows?that

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CPA Practice

MARCH 11, 2024

The results of The 2024 North American Pulse of Internal Audit Survey , from the Internal Audit Foundation, finds a growing profession, with Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) more than twice as likely to have increased staff (26%) than to have decreased staff (9%). These results point to a dynamic and evolving profession.”

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CPA Practice

APRIL 29, 2024

The recruitment and hiring landscape for internal audit must evolve to ensure the profession keeps pace with a changing risk environment. According to the report, hiring managers tend to seek recent college graduates who have studied accounting (80%), followed by those from auditing (53%) and business (44%).

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. Accounting & Auditing Conference – November 9, 2023 at the WICPA offices in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Tax Conference – November 2 and 3, 2023 at the Brookfield Conference Center.

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Anders CPA

JANUARY 31, 2024

As a 401(k) administrator, failing to take a proactive stance in your yearly planning can result in missed deadlines, costly late filing fees and other disruptions to the 401(k) audit process. Who serves as the point person in the case of a DOL audit? Who responds to inquiries from participants and beneficiaries?

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CPA Practice

MAY 3, 2024

Audit firm BF Borgers has agreed to pay a $12 million civil penalty to settle the charges. Ben Borgers and his audit firm, BF Borgers, were responsible for one of the largest wholesale failures by gatekeepers in our financial markets,” said Gurbir S. “As And the company’s owner, Benjamin F.

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CPA Practice

MARCH 7, 2023

The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (CPA Exam) is regularly updated to reflect enhancements to accounting and auditing standards as well as tax laws and regulations — and to improve the efficiency of the exam. What are the 2024 CPA Exam changes? By Gail Cole. Here’s what you need to know.

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MyIRSRelief

JULY 3, 2023

ERC IRS Audit Representation: Your Comprehensive FAQ Guide The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) has been a lifeline for many businesses during challenging times, providing substantial relief. However, with the IRS actively scrutinizing ERC claims, it’s crucial for businesses to understand their rights and options when facing an audit.

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CPA Practice

MAY 24, 2024

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, are joined by guest Will Zacher, co-founder of AIgency Partners , to discuss a recent study on how artificial intelligence fared when attempting to pass the CPA exam. And of course, Claude Opus, had passed multiple choice sections of the CPA examined both auditing and financial reporting.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

By Sharon Lassar, PhD, CPA (Florida) John J. Gilbert Professor and Director of the School of Accountancy, University of Denver Thank goodness for the Connecticut Society of CPAs! Without their posting , it would have taken me longer to learn about the latest half-baked idea by NASBA regarding the education requirements to become a CPA.

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Accounting Today

JANUARY 29, 2024

The commoditization of audits is contributing to the CPA shortage.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

note: This post brought to you by the Big Government Auditing lobby. Just kidding, it’s a guest post from Parker Skaats, CPA, an experienced government worker who’s here to pitch the joys of government work to the unwashed overworked masses. Enter the world of government auditing. Okay, let’s be real for a second.

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TaxConnex

APRIL 4, 2023

You just got notice of a sales tax audit. Wherever you are in your sales tax compliance, these steps will help your audit process run smoother. Many happenings can ignite an audit. An audit of one of your suppliers could turn up one of your exemption certificates for something the auditor may think is taxable.

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CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

The number of CPA candidates who took the Uniform CPA Examination in 2022 was about 7% lower than the previous year, the Financial Times reported on May 28. FT reported that was the lowest amount of CPA exam takers in at least 17 years. The number of CPA exam modules being sat by U.S.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

AuditClub, the Audit Service Center, and AuditFile, developer of the award-winning cloud-based audit automation platform, will collaborate to combine audit technology with fractional auditors to ease the challenges faced by CPA firms and internal audit teams in performing audits and reviews.

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Anders CPA

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this episode of the 401(k) Audit CPA Success Show podcast, Director and 401(k) Audit Practice Leader  Kim Moore  and Audit and Assurance Manager  Karen Hill  share best practices for plan administrators and sponsors to keep up with ERISA, DOL and IRS compliance matters.

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CPA Practice

JULY 9, 2023

the developer of the award-winning cloud-based audit automation platform, has announced aquired Advantage Audit from John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Advantage Audit is an audit planning aid and audit program series designed to help auditors comply with risk-based professional standards in a straightforward and efficient manner.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Massachusetts Society of CPAs ( MassCPAs ) recently launched a scholarship to honor the legacy of current Society President and CEO Amy A.

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MyIRSRelief

MAY 22, 2023

Chicago, Illinois is home to numerous businesses and individuals who may face tax-related challenges such as tax audits, back taxes, and payroll tax problems. The process of resolving tax issues can be overwhelming and stressful for taxpayers, and seeking professional (EA, CPA, Lawyer) tax help can be a wise decision.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 12, 2024

KPMG LLP’s Audit practice is embedding the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform within KPMG Clara, its global smart audit platform that brings together data and analytics, artificial intelligence and automation, collaboration capabilities and audit workflow, to deliver a better audit experience.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Top 200 accounting firm H&CO has acquired fellow Florida CPA firm Grennan Fender, which has offices in Orlando and Melbourne. This merger allows us to strengthen our position as a leading CPA firm while enriching our advisory services. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 10, 2024

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) doled out $150,000 worth of total fines to a Plantation, FL-based CPA firm on June 10 for violations related to quality control, auditing failures, and missing Form AP deadlines. L&L also failed to timely file Form APs for two audits.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

State CPA Society News & Updates is a round-up of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. At Mazars, she specializes in accounting and auditing for transportation and logistics. Alves was also an appointed member of its Emerging Leaders Council.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 7, 2023

With an onslaught of economic disruptions and complexities on their plate, a CPA shortage proves especially burdensome for middle market companies. It can streamline workflows, reduce the chance of errors and alleviate stress for accountants by improving time-intensive work, which is critical during auditing crunch times.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Technologists Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss Audit Sight , a technology platform that eliminates manual work for auditors, diligence and private equity providers by automating financial transaction verification. My co host and I are so pleased to be with you today as we discuss a new audit platform called Audit Site.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2023

With an onslaught of economic disruptions and complexities on their plate, a CPA shortage proves especially burdensome for middle market companies. It can streamline workflows, reduce the chance of errors and alleviate stress for accountants by improving time-intensive work, which is critical during auditing crunch times.

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