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Cover Story:
Surprise Change to R&D Tax Credit
"It is a rare day that small- and medium-sized business owners view news from the IRS and Treasury as a good thing. This is different
-- different in a big way."
(ICPAS Taxation Business Committee)
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Practice Management
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Does the New PFP Standard Apply to Illinois CPAs?
ICPAS' Director of Professional Standards responds to whether Illinois will adopt the recent AICPA Statement on Standards.
(ICPAS)
Boost Your Prospecting with Volunteerism
"Accountants are always welcome
members on the boards of nonprofits,
thanks to their experience with business
and finance."
(AccountingWEB)
Deepen Your Bench for Succession Success
"The single most important factor
for success is what we see when we look
over our shoulder -- is the bench ...
there to succeed us?"
(Adamson Advisory)
How To Use the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct
"With the help of the new online AICPA code, you are well on your way to being able to quickly respond to your partner's
requests."
(Journal of Accountancy)
Be Your Firm's Go-To Guy or Girl
"This honorary title means more work --
but also more opportunities."
(CPA Insider)
You 'Don't Count' Without Social Media
"[H]ow does social media actually
help financial advisors market their
firm, sell their products, and grow
their business?"
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SPECIAL CONTENT |
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In order to
succeed in an increasingly crowded marketplace, many CPAs are looking
for ways to stand out and showcase their specialized knowledge with
clients and employers. That's why the Illinois CPA Society has partnered
with the AICPA to share with you information about these four exclusive
credentials for CPAs:
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Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF®)
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Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™)
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Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV™)
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Certified Information Technology Professionals (CITP®)
Learn more at
AICPA.org/credentials.
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Accounting / Auditing & Tax
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Transfer Pricing and M&A
"After a lull following the 'Great Recession' of 2008, mergers and acquisitions have returned to prominence in today's
economy."
(WTP Advisors)
IRS Illinois Practitioner Liaison Meeting Notes Released
Here's a complete overview of what you missed with links and contact information for getting all of the tax resources you need.
(ICPAS)
IRS Adopts 'Taxpayer Bill of Rights'
The Bill "takes the multiple
existing rights embedded in the tax code
and groups them into 10 broad
categories, making them more visible and
easier for taxpayers to find."
(IRS)
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ICPAS Committee Insights
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Practice Advantage
is a venue for ICPAS' Technical Committees to
collectively monitor, respond to and advise
members on current professional developments in
the public accounting arena.
How to Reduce S Corporation Shareholder Basis
"IRC Section 311(a) losses reduce a shareholder’s basis and the S Corporation's
AAA."
(ICPAS Taxation Flow-Through Entities Committee)
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