CPA Practice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The AICPA Leadership Academy was created to inspire, nurture and empower the next generation of diverse CPA leaders by providing them with advanced leadership training. The program is led by Elizabeth Burkhalter, CPA, Senior Manager of the AICPA & CIMA Diversity and Inclusion team’s Emerging Professional’s Initiatives.

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Accounting Today

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Honkamp, a Regional Leader based in Dubuque, Iowa, merged in Schowalter & Jabouri, one of the 20 largest CPA firms in the St. Louis metro area, effective Dec. 2, 2023.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

By Erin Murphy, The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (TNS) Hundreds of Iowans did not get their correct federal tax refund due to a clerical error by the state revenue department, the department confirmed Friday, and state money will be used to fix the mistake. Once the error was discovered, a corrected file was sent to the IRS.

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Xero

JULY 7, 2022

I am originally from Naperville, Illinois and I’m currently a senior studying accounting and business analytics at the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa. I plan to pursue the five year Masters of Accountancy program that will allow me to qualify for the CPA exam. What inspires you to pursue this effort?

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A spokesman for the Iowa Department of Revenue said the department in January sent a file to the IRS that contained incorrect data for some Iowa taxpayers. Last fall, the Iowa Department of Revenue failed to notice a legislative oversight to amend state law to account for property tax changes signed into law in 2013 and 2021.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Jeri Beckham, Texas Joan Bengford, Iowa Velma Bjorgum, N.D. Jody Ehlers, Iowa Erick Enriquez, N.J. James Gobeli, Iowa Melissa Gourgues, La. Calvetti Ferguson introduces new partner Calvetti Ferguson, a nationally recognized middle-market CPA firm, has proudly introduced Nicholas McClay as their newest partner in Nashville.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

As an accountant or CPA, you play a vital role in: Calculating and withholding taxes correctly. Finally, some states and cities require employers to withhold special taxes for supplemental wages, such as bonuses and commissions. Filing tax returns and remitting payments on time.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

While private equity firms getting into bed with accounting firms has been all the rage lately , the Creative Planning/BerganKDV deal is believed to be the first involving a wealth management firm purchasing a large CPA firm. Never before has a top 60 CPA and advisory firm been acquired by a major wealth management firm.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 6, 2023

While private equity firms getting into bed with accounting firms has been all the rage lately , the Creative Planning/BerganKDV deal is believed to be the first involving a wealth management firm purchasing a large CPA firm. Never before has a top 60 CPA and advisory firm been acquired by a major wealth management firm.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 5, 2024

Iowa $1,443,717 $524,580 36.3% The table below shows a state-by-state breakdown of the average lifetime earnings compared to estimated lifetime taxes, and the percentage of earnings that will go toward tax payments, according to Self Financial: State Lifetime earnings Lifetime taxes % of earnings New Jersey $1,818,191 $987,117 54.3%

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TaxConnex

AUGUST 4, 2022

Most states with economic nexus laws also employ marketplace facilitator laws (it is best to consult with a sales tax expert or CPA to find the most updated laws). Recently Hawaii, Texas, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Iowa, Louisiana and North Carolina added laws. States also frequently tinker with their facilitator laws.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

note: A reader sent in this thought-provoking essay on their experience as a CPA. I made the decision to attend Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa because my dad works there, and it made tuition a lot more affordable. At this point, I met a local CPA, and he changed my life. I was more fortunate than most.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The document includes background information and a compliance checklist for CPAs to determine the impact on them if a state unilaterally changes its requirements necessary for licensure. In calling for the formation of NPAG this past May, the AICPA governing Council also emphasized the importance of preserving CPA mobility.

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Shay CPA

JANUARY 17, 2024

Usually, there’s not a ton of deviation from the IRS’s date — Iowa requires corporate income taxes by April 30, for example. Before you knock this out, though, sit down with your CPA, especially if you fundraised or issued shares in 2023. Disregard that.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Iowa State Auditor’s Office is seeing a shortage of accountants along with a shortage of accounting students with 4-year degrees (no duh). Campo, CPA, MBA (@ajthecpa1226) October 14, 2022. The IRS has a lot of work ahead related to the Inflation Reduction Act. Something tells me Kris won’t be good in sales. That’s it.

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Anders CPA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Arizona Connecticut District of Columbia Hawaii Iowa Louisiana (1/1/2023) Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Mississippi New Mexico New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington West Virginia. appeared first on Anders CPA. Anders State and Local Tax services.

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CPA Practice

JULY 5, 2023

The region with the highest growth (0.62%) was the Plains (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska and the Dakotas.) The only region to show no growth in employment was the Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas), where employment was flat.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 2, 2024

The document includes background information and a compliance checklist for CPAs to determine the impact on them if a state unilaterally changes its requirements necessary for licensure. In calling for the formation of NPAG this past May, the AICPA governing Council also emphasized the importance of preserving CPA mobility.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 11, 2023

That effect is even more significant for younger workers, according to the paper, from economists Natalia Emanuel of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Emma Harrington of the University of Iowa and Harvard University’s Amanda Pallais.

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CPA Practice

AUGUST 3, 2023

5 Florida Sales Tax Holidays Happening Now Iowa Tax-Free Weekend Dates of Tax Holiday: August 4 through August 5 State Sales Tax Rate: 6% Average Combined Sales Tax Rate: 6.94% Iowa holds its annual back-to-school sales tax holiday the first Friday and Saturday of August. That’s August 4 and 5 this year. Rentals are not exempt.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 21, 2023

Honestly, I’m not even sure you can order the lower-end models at the moment,” said Zach Westrum, owner of Granger Motors, a Ford dealership near Des Moines, Iowa. That means roughly half of Ford’s electric pickups are too fancy for federal incentives.

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Anders CPA

MAY 15, 2023

Contact Anders The post Employer Payroll Tax Obligations When Employees Work Out-Of-State appeared first on Anders CPA. Learn more about how we can ensure compliance with state payroll tax withholding requirements and the associated fees by contacting Anders below.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lawyers Artists Accountant Doctors Data Analysts Alabama Lawyers Accountant Artists Doctors Data Scientists Alaska Artists Lawyers Accountant Radiologists Data Scientists Arizona Lawyers Artists Doctors Accountant Data Analysts Arkansas Artists Accountant Lawyers Software Developers Data Analysts California Lawyers (..)

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Iowa and Maine include wine containers but provide an exemption for wine sold under a DTC permit.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

and established new offices in Des Moines, Iowa, and Pittsburgh, Pa. Des Moines, Iowa Matt Juffer was a Managing Partner and a founder of both Hamilton Juffer + Associates and HJN Advisors and has over 25 years of experience in all areas of taxation and financial planning. Vertical Advisors in Newport Beach, Calif.;

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Generally, a company can choose a “future effective date” 30 to 90 days out.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 12, 2023

State-by-state estimates of individuals who may be due 2019 income tax refunds State or District Estimated Number of Individuals Median Potential Refund Total Potential Refunds * Alabama 23,900 $880 $23,694,700 Alaska 6,000 $917 $6,542,300 Arizona 35,400 $824 $33,911,500 Arkansas 12,800 $864 $12,586,100 California 144,700 $856 $141,780,000 Colorado (..)

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The Deloitte FanTAXtic case competition is an amazing experience for our students that allows them to build valuable relationships with other students, tax faculty and Deloitte professionals,” said Tim Hurley, clinical assistant professor at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 19, 2023

Recent research from economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the University of Iowa and Harvard University provides some backing for this view: The paper, titled The Power of Proximity, argues that working in the same building “has an outsized effect on workers’ on-the-job training,” especially for younger workers.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 14, 2023

State or District Estimated Number of Individuals Median Potential Refund Total Potential Refunds * Alabama 23,900 $880 $23,694,700 Alaska 6,000 $917 $6,542,300 Arizona 35,400 $824 $33,911,500 Arkansas 12,800 $864 $12,586,100 California 144,700 $856 $141,780,000 Colorado 30,100 $859 $29,514,000 Connecticut 15,400 $934 $16,198,400 Delaware 5,700 $880 (..)

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CPA Practice

APRIL 13, 2023

State or District Estimated Number of Individuals Median Potential Refund Total Potential Refunds * Alabama 23,900 $880 $23,694,700 Alaska 6,000 $917 $6,542,300 Arizona 35,400 $824 $33,911,500 Arkansas 12,800 $864 $12,586,100 California 144,700 $856 $141,780,000 Colorado 30,100 $859 $29,514,000 Connecticut 15,400 $934 $16,198,400 Delaware 5,700 $880 (..)

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CPA Practice

MAY 17, 2023

The exceptions to that rule are Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota. Most states tax personal property owned by businesses and require businesses to complete and file a personal property rendition every year.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 1, 2023

(NABA) National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) National Conference of CPA Practitioners (NCCPAP) National Society of Accountants (NSA) National Society of Black Certified Public Accountants, Inc. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The new findings will be published and shared to bring awareness of, and renew focus on, the most relevant and effective strategies to promote the CPA credential and ensure its sustainability and relevance moving forward. EY is an exceptional organisation with thoughtful leaders and I am proud to have been part of their journey.”

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Going Concern

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In early October, local KCCI in Des Moines ran a story about a shortage at the Iowa State Auditor’s Office. From the first KCCI story : The Iowa State Auditor’s Office is looking at college graduates with 2-year degrees to help fill open accounting positions. Alright, so why should you care about some state office in Iowa?

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CPA Practice

APRIL 9, 2024

The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No.

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CPA Practice

APRIL 3, 2024

The following is how the states rank by overall tax burden, with No. 1 being the highest and No.

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