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Changes in 2024 CPA Exam Put Technology Front and Center

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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. By Gail Cole.

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How Much Is a Tax Consultant?

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If your situation requires specialized knowledge about tax codes, fees are usually commensurate with qualifications. What Does a Tax Consultant Do? A tax consultant is trained in tax law and financial accounting. They also should know recent tax law changes on both a federal and state level. .

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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Types of accountants and niche practice areas There are, of course, various types of accountant jobs and areas of specialty. Today ’ s accountants certainly have the knowledge around processing financial data, but they also have an important role in business strategy and operations, even risk management,” said Garcia.

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Friday Footnotes: How Are Firms Actually Using Data Analytics?; KPMG and BDO on the Move | 9.15.23

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At the meeting, the Board will consider issuing for public comment a proposal to amend PCAOB Rule 3502, Responsibility Not to Knowingly or Recklessly Contribute to Violations. A number of accounting firms,1 public companies, professional membership associations and other key stakeholders raised concerns.

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AI Systems Take Center Stage in 2023 Innovation Awards

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Several AI systems were among this year’s winners of the Tax & Accounting Technology Innovation Awards, presented annually by CPA Practice Advisor, a technology and practice management resource for public accounting firms. The process is fast and easy, and it doesn’t affect a customer’s credit score.

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Ways to prevent financial reporting errors

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For private companies, they may have their financial statements audited or reviewed by a CPA. The CPA will judge the information based on how well it complies with accounting standards. What is a financial statement restatement? Complex rules related to investments, acquisitions, tax accounting, and revenue recognition.