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Blue Ribbon Panel leans toward separate GAAP for private companies
At its most recent meeting, held in Chicago on July 19, the Financial Accounting Foundation's (FAF) Blue Ribbon Panel Chairman Rick Anderson asked the panel to define the problem that private companies faced with U.S. GAAP and the standard-setting system and to narrow the field for proposed alternative models.
D.C. launches amnesty program waiving penalties, fees on back taxes
Delinquent taxpayers will get a rare opportunity to pay outstanding taxes and interest to the District of Columbia, have their penalties and fees waived, and avoid criminal prosecution. The DC Tax Amnesty program will run from August 2 through September 30, 2010, offering individuals and businesses the opportunity to satisfy their tax liabilities.
AICPA asks Congress to repeal new 1099 reporting provision
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has asked members of Congress to repeal the section of the new health care law that requires businesses to report to the Internal Revenue Service any purchase from a vendor of goods or services worth $600 or more during the calendar year.
KPMG Foundation awards $470,000 in scholarships
The KPMG Foundation this week announced it has awarded a total of $470,000 in scholarships to 47 minority accounting doctoral students for the 2010-2011 academic year.
BP seeks $9.9 billion tax credit for oil spill costs
On the same day it announced a $17 billion loss for the second quarter of 2010, BP this week said that it plans to claim a $9.9 billion taxation credit from the U.S. government for costs incurred during the oil spill cleanup operation in the Gulf of Mexico. Jason Bramwell reports.
Revenue worries don't stop states from offering tax holidays
Taxpayers in 16 states will get sales tax breaks on the purchase of various school-related purchases during certain dates in July and August, according to CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business and provider of tax, accounting, and audit information, software, and services.
Simple Web site tools to eliminate redundant phone calls
By Chad Brubaker
'The Unretired' mark new demographic shift in workplace
Just as managers finally figure out how to challenge and reward Generation X and Millennial employees, a new demographic segment in the workplace is emerging – Generation U, or the Unretired.
Online MSA programs allow students flexibility to earn degree
The flexibility of taking classes remotely - whether at home or in a hotel room - has both prospective accountants and CPAs turning to the Internet to complete their master of science degree in accounting (MSA). AccountingWEB's Jason Bramwell spoke with Dr. Andrew Rosman at the University of Connecticut about the online MSA program.
Survey: Consulting work enables CFOs to stay active
Incorporating social media into training objectives
By Matt Pierce
Training is critical in good, bad economic times
By Donald H. Taylor
Motivating yourself to get employees motivated
By Derek Irvine
New financial reform legislation might be jobs bill for attorneys
Is there any industry that seems happy with the new financial reform bill? Definitely. Some attorneys are making it very clear they welcome the flood of new business that the recently signed Restoring American Financial Stability Act (RAFS) will bring…and already has brought.
Must see TV: Accountant going against stereotype
At long last, someone wants to produce a television show with a lead character who is an accountant, but not a nerd.
Additional details on new financial reform act
Currently, consumer protection for various financial products, such as credit cards and mortgages, falls to different groups. The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 (RAFS), signed into law by President Barack Obama this week, changes all that.
It's about time: Five ways to increase billable time
Use a steady hand as you manage health care reform
By Jerry J. Maginnis, CPA, and Edward J. Giniat, CPA
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