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Accounting Groups Call for More Competitive Pay for Government CPAs

CPA Practice

State and local governments are being squeezed by a shortage of accounting professionals, making it difficult at times to find staff CPAs who can prepare critical financial information or outside firms to conduct audits. But accountants who do government work face unique challenges that require more specialized solutions.

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How to validate a resale certificate

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An exemption certificate is one of the most useful tools that your online company has for sales tax. This little piece of paper is used to exempt an otherwise taxable transaction from sales tax. The purchaser has the responsibility for determining whether a sale is exempt from tax. Step by step Learn who might be exempt.

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Inside GASB's far-reaching agenda

Accounting Today

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is juggling a variety of projects to improve accounting for state and local governments as they come under pressure from the threat of reduced funding from the federal government. "If All rights reserved. But in todays environment, its at least something they have to consider."

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Friday Footnotes: PwC Scandal Somehow Gets More Scandalous; Deloitte Denied in Court; Withum Embiggens in Florida | 11.8.24

Going Concern

PwC accused of interfering in Australian tax leaks probe [ Financial Times ] PwC has been accused of interfering in Australia’s political and regulatory affairs after documents revealed the Big Four accounting group warned its local firm against co-operating with investigations into a damaging tax leaks scandal without permission.

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Preparing Your Client for a Tax Audit: Walking the Taxpayer Through IRS Audits 101

CTP

One of the many roles we play as tax planners is as the taxpayers audit support system. Our clients should know the reasons they might be selected for an audit, how they will find out they are being audited, and what an IRS auditor might ask for. The taxpayer claimed a tax credit that has resulted in a lot of fraud.

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Decisions 2024: The Opportunities for Accounting Firms Have Never Been Greater

CPA Practice

For example, 1040 tax prep will likely soon be worth more than ever. The Future Of Individual Tax Prep Is Brighter Than Ever While AI has been everywhere in the last few years, practical AI built into traditional platforms is being augmented by platforms to help with productivity. Automation and AI are reducing the labor needed!

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Financial Audit Preparation Steps: Expert Tips for An External Audit Process 

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AICPA Audits are for the audit of private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and smaller government entities. These audits are governed by Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and focus on the accuracy of financial statements. PCAOB Audits are required for publicly traded companies and entities registered with the SEC.