I like to wear shirts with my firm’s logo. We have an arrangement with Land’s End where we can order what we want from their catalog and have the Withum logo applied. It is a very easy process.
 
 
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Art of Accounting: Shirts for Staff
 
Art of Accounting: Shirts for Staff
by EDWARD MENDLOWITZ
 
I like to wear shirts with my firm’s logo. We have an arrangement with Land’s End where we can order what we want from their catalog and have the Withum logo applied. It is a very easy process.
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RSM Acquires Padgett Stratemann
by DANIEL HOOD
 
Top Five Firm RSM US LLP has agreed to acquire Padgett Stratemann, the fourth largest local CPA firm in Texas.
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SASB Releases Engagement Guide for Investors
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The Sustainability Accounting Standards Board has published new guidance to help investors use SASB standards to engage better with the companies where they own and manage shares.
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U.S. Corporate Tax Directors Have a Hard Time Adjusting to BEPS
by MICHAEL COHN
 
Tax executives at U.S.-based multinational companies are having a hard time adjusting to the new rules demanded by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting plan, also known as OECD BEPS, according to a new survey.
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Great Experiential Learning Is Key to Growing Top Talent
 
Great Experiential Learning Is Key to Growing Top Talent
by RICHARD STANGER AND CAROLYN K. CARLSON
 
Many accounting firms have robust formal learning programs for their staff early in their careers.
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Worrying about the IRS’s ‘Future State’
by ROGER RUSSELL
 
The Taxpayer Advocate has concerns about the service’s roadmap
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AICPA and NAF's Academy of Finance announce launch of 'Recognition Program' to draw young talent to profession
by SEAN MCCABE
 
Today at NAF Next 2016 - NAF’s annual professional development conference - the AICPA and NAF announced the launch of a new high school prep program aimed at increasing and diversifying the pipeline of students entering the accounting profession. Dubbed the AICPA/NAF Recognition Program, the initiative will launch nationwide this Fall in 209 Academies of Finance in 117 school districts across 32 states and the U...
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York University's School of Continuing Studies to offer post-grad accounting programs this September
by SEAN MCCABE
 
York University in Toronto announced on Tuesday that their School of Continuing Studies will start offering post-graduate accounting certificates this September, approved by the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Ontario. The courses look to further prepare students to thrive in the accounting profession, as well as gaining an advantage in applying to the Schulich School of Business' Masters of Accounting program.
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Internal Audit Function Varies Globally
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The maturity of the internal audit function differs in various parts of the world, according to a new study.
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IRS Misrouted Tax Lien Notices
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The Internal Revenue Service sent notices of federal tax liens to old addresses of some taxpayers even when it had a more current address, according to a new report.
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Rand Group Hires Leader for Dynamics AX Practice
by RANICA ARROWSMITH
 
Microsoft reseller Rand Group has hired a new executive to lead its Dynamics AX practice.
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RISCPA's 25th Annual Golf Tournament to benefit Community Preparatory School in Rhode Island
by SEAN MCCABE
 
The RI Society of CPAS (RISCPA) announced on Monday that they will host their 25th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, July 25th at the Warwick Country Club. Over 140 golfers will be playing for the Community Preparatory School - an independent school in South Providence where over 96% of students receive substantial financial aid.
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Boomer’s Blueprint
by L. GARY BOOMER
 
10 keys to growing your firm’s advisory services
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AICPA Will Finance Assurance Research
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The American Institute of CPAs is planning to fund academic research on audit and assurance services.
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The TM Group Joins Gravity Software Partner Program
by RANICA ARROWSMITH
 
Microsoft reseller The TM Group has joined Gravity Software’s partner program to provide related consulting and implementation services to its clients.
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Tax Savings from a Home Office
 
Tips on how to make working at home pay, from the Illinois CPA Society
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10 Tips on Amending a Tax Return
 
The IRS shares some advice on fixing a return
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