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Firm News – July 8, 2016
 
A roundup of recent expansions, additions, new services and other news from firms across the country.
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Most Accountants Have Made Their Pick for Prez
by DANIEL HOOD
 
Two-thirds of accountants surveyed already know who they will vote for in November’s presidential election.
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IRS Revises Procedures for Change in Accounting for Money Market Gains and Losses
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The Internal Revenue Service has released new procedures for shareholders that want the IRS’s automatic consent for changing to or from the net asset value method of accounting for gains or losses on shares in a money market fund.
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Tax Fraud Blotter: 335 Out of 340
by JEFF STIMPSON
 
A roundup of our favorite recent tax fraud cases.
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Art of Accounting: More on CPAs Who Leave Public Accounting
 
Art of Accounting: More on CPAs Who Leave Public Accounting
by EDWARD MENDLOWITZ
 
Last month I posted three columns covering CPAs who leave public accounting. They generated widespread interest, but there is a lot more to say.
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WeiserMazars Merges in Risk Management Group
by MICHAEL COHN
 
WeiserMazars LLP has merged in Risk Management Group, an internal audit service provider in Ladera Ranch, Calif.
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Bill.com Releases Bookkeeping Accelerator Program
by RANICA ARROWSMITH
 
Bill.com has released its new Bookkeeping Accelerator Program, which aims to help bookeepers boost their businesses.
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AICPA Issues Exposure Drafts
by DANIEL HOOD
 
The American Institute of CPAs has issued two new exposure drafts, including a proposal to update auditing standards surrounding going-concern evaluations.
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Boomer Consulting Expands Consulting Team
by RANICA ARROWSMITH
 
Boomer Consulting has added Marc Staut, a former principal and chief information officer at Top 100 Firm CohnReznick, to the team as a principal and consultant.
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SEC Whistleblower Office Chief to Depart
by MICHAEL COHN
 
Sean McKessy, chief of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower office, plans to set down this month.
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Texas Society of CPAs honor John Sharbaugh as 2015-2016 honorary member
by SEAN MCCABE
 
John Sharbaugh, executive director and CEO of the Texas Society of CPAs (TSCPA) and one of Accounting Today’s 100 Most Influential People, was recently announced as a 2015-2016 honorary member of the Society. The award is presented to those eligible not for regular TSCPA membership, but have nonetheless distinguished themselves within the profession on a statewide level.
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Small Businesses Expecting Better Profits in 2016
by MICHAEL COHN
 
Small businesses are anticipating a more profitable year this year, according to a new survey.
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IRS Issues Rules for Registering 501(c)4 Organizations
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The Internal Revenue Service has released a new revenue procedure and regulations outlining how organizations can notify the IRS they are operating as tax-exempt social welfare groups under Section 501(c)4 of the Tax Code.
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IRS Lowers Fee for Applying as Tax-Exempt Charity
by MICHAEL COHN
 
The Internal Revenue Service has lowered the user fee for charities applying for tax-exempt status.
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Net@Work Names New COO
by RANICA ARROWSMITH
 
Top 10 accounting software reseller Net@Work has named Paul Frydman its new chief operating officer.
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10 Tips on Amending a Tax Return
 
The IRS shares some advice on fixing a return
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CPAs and Tax Pros Gone Wrong
 
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