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December 28, 2021

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IRS tries to safeguard security while employees work remotely

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The Internal Revenue Service has been expanding its telework programs during the pandemic while also trying to fend off cyberattacks. View story →

Tech News: Podcasts for CPE, and more

By Daniel Hood      

Earmark CPE launches; Workiva is acquiring AuditNet; a new practice aid from the AICPA; and more technology-related stories.  View story →

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M&A roundup: Aprio, RSM, Sweeney Conrad and other firms expand

By Michael Cohn      

Aprio merges in Henderson & Godbee; RSM’s German firm acquires HTG Wirtschaftsprüfung; Roer & Company joins Sweeney Conrad; and Paul A. Garcia merges with Eric E. Santa María. View story →

Art of Accounting: A 12-month practice management and growth calendar

By Edward Mendlowitz       6 min read

Art of Accounting: 12-month practice management and growth calendar View story →

Top 3 real estate accounting trends to watch in 2022

By Imran Mia      

Real estate accountants will continue to play a pivotal role in how their companies perform in the New Year. View story →

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IRS issues draft R&D tax credit instructions

By Peter J. Scalise       1 min read

The service issued an early-release version this month of instructions for IRS Form 6765, “Credit for Increasing Research Activities.” View story →

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IRS consolidates data on tax-exempt groups

By Michael Cohn       1 min read

The Internal Revenue Service will now provide publicly available information on tax-exempt organizations only through its TEOS search engine starting Dec. 31, 2021, and no longer through Amazon Web Services. View story →

Tax Fraud Blotter: Bunch of suckers

By Jeff Stimpson       6 min read

Mortgaged to the hilt; pocketing the difference; prison schmison; and other highlights of recent tax cases. View story →

Workiva acquires internal audit content provider

By Daniel Hood       1 min read

The financial and ERG reporting platform developer is acquiring AuditNet, with which it already has a strategic partnership. View story →

FASB adds to Conceptual Framework

By Daniel Hood       1 min read

The two new chapters cover financial statement elements and presentation. View story →

On the move: New board members at Grant Thornton

By Daniel Hood      

Grant Thornton elects new members to its board; Virginia names its Women to Watch; and other firm and personnel news from across the country. Read story →

The benefits of offshore delivery centers

By Sean Bailey       4 min read

Accounting firms are beginning to realize the value of this form of offshoring for solving staff shortages and much more. Read story →

NYSSCPA looking for next CEO

By Daniel Hood       1 min read

With current CEO Joanne Barry due to step down in May 2022, the state society has begun the search for her successor.  Read story →

IRS starts sending out advance CTC, EIP letters

By Daniel Hood       1 min read

The correspondence will include important information for completing their 2021 tax returns. Read story →

Local assessors seek federal help to make property taxes fairer

By Jason Grotto       5 min read

Tax authorities want to know more about the condition and value of homes for more accurate assessments. Read story →

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