The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation unit has been initiating fewer investigations of abusive tax return preparers this past year, while also recommending fewer prosecutions, and seeing fewer indictments and prison sentences this year.
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IRS investigating fewer tax preparers
By Michael Cohn      5 min read
The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation unit has been initiating fewer investigations of abusive tax return preparers this past year, while also recommending fewer prosecutions, and seeing fewer indictments and prison sentences this year.
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IMA releases guidance on revenue mgmt., profitability analytics
By Michael Cohn      4 min read
The institute released the pair of reports as companies increasingly rely on their CFOs and accounting departments to help them survive beyond the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tax planning for the end of a tumultuous year
As the end of 2020 approaches, Grant Thornton's Dustin Stamper and Renato Zanichelli discuss tax tactics and strategies for a complicated year.
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Art of Accounting: Writing better
By Edward Mendlowitz      3 min read
Accountants are not known as writers; however, most of what we do is written.
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Ted on Tech: The holiday gift guide for the longest year
By Ted Needleman
Whether gifting for yourself, your colleagues or your clients, this holiday gift guide will keep the techie's stocking happy.
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Why cybersecurity should mean everything to every tax pros
By Ariel Sandell      3 min read
Be aware of cybersecurity best practices, both in internal operations and interactions with other companies.
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AICPA names 2020 'Most Powerful Women in Accounting'
By Sean McCabe      2 min read
Twenty-five female accounting leaders were recognized during the AICPA’s Women’s Global Leadership Summit, held virtually this year.
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Clairmont Paciello acquires Dreslin
By Michael Cohn      2 min read
Two Pennsylvania firms are combining forces.
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Biden’s team sees promise in a tax break championed by Trump
By Noah Buhayar and Lydia O'Neal      4 min read
President Donald Trump spent months on the campaign trail taking credit for “opportunity zones,” a policy meant to encourage investment in distressed communities across the U.S. Joe Biden’s team sees potential in the idea, too.
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SEC’s Clayton plans to step down as chairman at year’s end
By Ben Bain      3 min read
Jay Clayton, who has led the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for most of President Donald Trump’s term in office, said in a statement Monday that he will step down at the end of the year.
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