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Strategic Management During Uncertain Times

Feb 10, 2025, 05:02 AM

CFOs and their teams see the bigger picture, understand the challenges and opportunities facing an organization, and can map the best path to success. Strategic management is a business imperative, especially during times of uncertainty.

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CPA Exam Blackout Dates End in 2025

Feb 4, 2025, 23:47 PM

CPA Exam candidates will have a much easier scheduling experience in 2025 with the return of continuous testing for the three core sections of the exam. This change eliminates restrictive testing windows and opens up most of the exam to year-round scheduling. This blog provides a breakdown of what this update means for your CPA journey.

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Embracing AI to Elevate Your Accounting

Feb 3, 2025, 05:00 AM

When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) use in accounting, nothing yet has fully lived up to the early hype. In fact, what is out there only seems to reinforce the notion that AI will not replace accountants. However, that does not mean that those who effectively leverage AI won't surpass those who ignore it.

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Accounting for Income Taxes in the M&A Environment

Upon completing an acquisition or other business combination, a very important aspect is the proper accounting for the income tax impact under Accounting Standard Codification Topic 740, Income Taxes. The first step is determining if a transaction is considered a stock or asset acquisition for income tax purposes.

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Good Taxing Authority Relationships Grow with Effective Communication

Understanding how to respond to state tax notices is essential to a taxpayer’s business operations. But correspondence with state taxing authorities is a multifaceted endeavor that requires the establishment of a robust relationship and constant, open communication.

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Legislative Update - Week Ending Feb. 14, 2025

In this issue: Pennsylvania budget hearings kick off; Pa. resident partner credit fix introduced; Measure to repeal Pennsylvania’s Uniformity Clause; and more.

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