January 2018 - Accounting Software News

Uncertainty at IRS Mirrors Longstanding Tension about Payroll Withholding

2018-01-11 - by Deanna Fletcher

A lot of payroll accountants have been impatiently waiting for the IRS to update their tax tables for the purposes of payroll withholding and calculating employees’ paychecks. As a consequence …

You’re the future of accounting. Help shape the CPA exam. 2020-04-01
A major research initiative is underway that will help shape the future of the Uniform CPA Examination® (CPA Exam), and your critical feedback is needed by April 30th. If you work in public accounting, business and industry, academia, or even for yourself, you’ve likely noticed that the accounting profession is... Related Stories10 ways to stay social […]
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Reimagine productivity: Working with intention 2020-03-30
It’s fair to say life has gotten a little crazy. With the uncertainty of the financial markets and the constant barrage of news on coronavirus, we all feel a little overwhelmed. When life and work become overwhelming, it’s easy to go on autopilot. But when you just go through the... Related StoriesCoronavirus: Prepare your clients and […]
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Five steps for business continuity amid COVID-19 2020-03-26
As a former CFO, I have managed through crises, including the Gulf War, 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis. The financial disruption of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is like having all three of those events occur simultaneously. Our entire global economic and social system is operating in uncharted territory. Amid... Related Stories10 ways to stay social […]
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Free AICPA resources to help you navigate COVID-19 2020-03-25
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing enormous consequences around the globe, and we know many of our members are experiencing uncertainty and concern for what’s next. The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the global voice of the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), is here to... Related StoriesReimagine productivity: Working with intentionCoronavirus: […]
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9 actions the government must take now to support businesses and employees 2020-03-24
The American Institute of CPAs® is calling on Congress and the Trump administration to take nine key steps to protect U.S. businesses and employees struggling due to the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economy. In speaking with CPA firms, businesses and AICPA® members across the country, the AICPA... Related StoriesReimagine productivity: Working with intentionFree […]
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10 ways to stay social at a distance 2020-03-20
To limit the spread of COVID-19, we all have to do our part. For the majority of Americans, this means working or schooling from home, limiting all discretionary travel – including social trips – and avoiding groups of 10 or more. For some, a few days at home may be... Related StoriesFive steps for business continuity […]
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Coronavirus: Prepare your clients and protect your practice 2020-03-17
March 20 update: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin announced via Twitter on March 20 that the deadline to file returns has now been extended to July 15, along with the previous extension to pay. We continue to urge taxpayers who are anticipating refunds to work with their practitioners as they are able,... Related StoriesReimagine productivity: Working with intentionFree […]
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What near-zero interest rates mean for your wallet 2020-03-16
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero in an emergency move Sunday meant to make borrowing as cheap as possible as the U.S. economy feels the economic impact of the spread of the coronavirus (which causes COVID-19). The benchmark U.S. interest rate is in a range of 0% to... Related Stories10 ways to stay social […]
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Reimagine productivity: Self-care moments 2020-03-10
When work gets busy or stressful, the little things we do to make ourselves feel good are often the first activities to fall by the wayside. At a time when every minute at the office feels precious, spending some time enjoying a good meal, taking a walk or listening to... Related StoriesReimagine productivity: Working with intentionTest […]
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Three common challenges (and three solutions!) for women in the profession 2020-03-08
In honor of International Women's Day—a century-old global event that brings the world together in celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women—we look at challenges women face in the workplace and ways the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the unified voice of the AICPA and CIMA,... Related Stories10 ways to stay social […]
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