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11 CPAs Honored by AICPA and CIMA

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants honored eleven CPAs during AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 in Las Vegas this week. Thomas Austin Personal Financial Planning Scholarship Joseph Gutierrez, CPA/PFS, Total Wealth Group, Agoura Hills, CA, was awarded the 2023 P.

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Melancon looks to build accounting pipeline amid tax changes

Accounting Today

American Institute of CPAs president and CEO Barry Melancon discussed the new tax extenders bill that's working its way through Congress, along with a variety of issues affecting the accounting profession, during a wide-ranging talk Thursday at the Accountants Club of America in New York.

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CPAs: Make Direct Indexing Your Estate Planning Secret Weapon

Going Concern

Traditionally, the role of accounting professionals in estate planning has been tertiary at best, with clients consulting CPAs only on the tax implications of select decisions—or simply leaving them out of the process altogether. . This is especially valuable for highly appreciated positions within the security (i.e.,

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Trucking Tax & Accounting by Mike Habib, EA Los Angeles, CA

MyIRSRelief

As a trucker, filing taxes can be a daunting task. The paperwork, deadlines, and complex tax laws can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about your tax obligations. However, failing to file your taxes can have severe consequences, including back taxes, penalties, and even legal action.

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Melanie Lauridsen Named as New VP, Tax Policy & Advocacy for AICPA & CIMA

CPA Practice

The American Institute of CPAs & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, have named Melanie Lauridsen as the new Vice President for Tax Policy & Advocacy, leading the Association’s important tax advocacy mission, effective August 1, 2023.

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CPAs: 3 Ways Direct Indexing Can Help Your Clients Level Up Their Charitable Gifting

Going Concern

Direct indexing is an investment strategy that can help your clients take charitable gifting to the next level, potentially offsetting gains and reducing tax liabilities in ways that improve their after-tax performance—and possibly even lead to better outcomes for the charity or recipient. Pictured: Steve, probably.

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Monday Morning Accounting News Brief: Tax Fees Up, Coolness Still Down; | ‘Lavish’ ERC Mill Hit With a Lawsuit | 1.8.24

Going Concern

The headline is a bit disappointing however the article is not: Tax prep fees are rising because accounting is not a ‘cool’ career American taxpayers had to pay at least 20% more on average to get their taxes done last year — and accountants aren’t thrilled about it either. increase from $167 two years ago. In Sanders v.

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