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Tips for Balancing CPA Exam Prep and College Life

Dec 3, 2024, 23:32 PM

With careful planning and effective strategies, college accounting majors can maintain a healthy work-life balance while preparing for the CPA Exam. This blog offers practical tips to help students manage their time, reduce stress, and optimize their study sessions.

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Recent Supreme Court Decisions Will Facilitate Challenges to Tax Guidance

Dec 2, 2024, 03:58 AM

In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision that almost certainly will have a significant effect on tax planning and controversy practice. The court held that statutory interpretation is a judicial function and that courts may not defer to an agency’s interpretation merely because a statute is unclear. The ultimate impact of the decision is not yet clear, but much tax guidance now seems vulnerable to challenge.

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Positive Communication Opens Doors to a Stronger Workplace

Nov 19, 2024, 23:36 PM

Positive communication should be an important business priority. It contributes to a productive work environment, increases morale and engagement, and leads to better outcomes. Firms that make concerted efforts to promote positive communication may also experience better problem-solving and a more innovative workspace.

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Updating the CPA Licensure Model: PICPA’s Efforts in This National Dialog

One of the reasons the CPA credential is highly valued is because of the rigor it takes to become licensed. But when does that high bar become counterproductive? This feature discusses the ongoing national effort to come to an agreement on alternate pathways to licensure that do not degrade the credential nor sacrifice the profession’s ability to protect the public.

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Exploring the Benefits of Standalone Cyber Insurance

A major cyberevent can damage your firm’s reputation, erode client trust, and harm your financial success. Existing professional liability policies might provide some cyber protection, but there is a strong case to be made for the enhanced benefits of separate cyber coverage.

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Legislative Update - Week Ending Nov. 22, 2024

In this issue: A look behind a PICPA advocacy win; Pennsylvania court ruling to affect state tax law; Casey concedes to McCormick in U.S. Senate race; and more.

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