Dec 4, 2023, 12:27 PM by Julie Verrekia, CPA, and David A. Torrillo, CPA/ABV, CVA

Form 5500 reporting has been changing over the past several years. Julie Verrekia, CPA, and David A. Torrillo, CPA/ABV, CVA, wonder if the latest updates will result in fewer employee benefit plan audits being required.

Dec 4, 2023, 11:50 AM by James J. Newhard, CPA

AICPA’s Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) and its Code of Professional Conduct directly affect nearly every CPA in the United States. James J. Newhard, CPA, reviews much of the recent work of the PEEC and how it affects the ethics structure underlying the CPA profession.

Dec 1, 2023, 10:21 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: PICPA-backed charitable purposes bill introduced; Shapiro administration appeals RGGI ruling; FinCEN extends BOI deadline for new companies; and more.

Nov 30, 2023, 14:34 PM by Christina M. Olear, CPA, and John Peatross, CPA

ChatGPT and generative AI are seemingly all the rage. Christina M. Olear, CPA, and John Peatross, CPA, take a look at the cutting-edge technology and discuss how its use may find its way into accounting.

Nov 17, 2023, 10:30 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Pa. House designates CPA Week in Pennsylvania; Grantor trust reform clears Pa. House committee; PICPA Legislative Update year-end webcast; and more.

Nov 10, 2023, 10:08 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: CPA Week in Pennsylvania; Democrats sweep Pennsylvania judicial seats; Lawmaker proposes overhaul of Pa. tax credit programs; and more.

Nov 3, 2023, 10:42 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Pennsylvania judicial elections on Nov. 7 ballot; PICPA, AICPA urge delay in BOI implementation; Pa. judges say no to greenhouse gas initiative; and more.

Oct 27, 2023, 10:23 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: PICPA hosts Q&A with Pa. Revenue Department; Gov. Shapiro signs budget-related legislation; Fair share tax plan introduced in Pennsylvania House; and more.

Oct 20, 2023, 10:01 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Emergency Services Piece of Pennsylvania Budget Passes; CPA-PAC Meets with Pa. Judicial Candidates; Pennsylvania Telefilers Take Note - Action Needed; and more.

Oct 13, 2023, 10:48 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Unfinished Business Awaits Pennsylvania Lawmakers; PICPA Seeks Congressional Support for STEM Legislation; Revised Pa. Tax Bulletin Clarifies Treatment of Interest Expenses; and more.

Oct 6, 2023, 10:19 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Omnibus Tax Code Bill Approved by Pa. House; Pennsylvania House Approves Budget Trailer Bills; Bill Passes House to Move Pa. Primary Election; and more.

Sep 29, 2023, 10:24 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Gov. Shapiro calls for Pa. economic development strategy; PICPA to host Pennsylvania House Speaker McClinton; IRS issues contingency plan for government shutdown; and more.

Sep 25, 2023, 15:53 PM by Khaled Abdel Ghany, CPA, PhD

Reverse factoring, or supplier finance programs, are increasing in state and local governments. Yet, there has been silence on the accounting and financial reporting issues among standard-setters.

Sep 25, 2023, 15:45 PM by Michael Shipman, CPA, EdD

There was a lack of substantive accounting curriculum changes from 2004 to 2014. If the sameness in education continues from 2014 to 2024, the gap will grow wider between what accounting graduates can do and what their employers expect.

Sep 25, 2023, 15:33 PM by Richard Hornby

While not a new option, tax insurance is being looked at by a growing number of small and medium sized businesses to divert some liability exposure.

Sep 22, 2023, 10:02 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: PICPA-Backed Grantor Trust Reform Bill Passes Senate; Well and Mine Depletion Bill Gains Pa. Senate Approval; Pennsylvania Agencies to Use Generative Artificial Intelligence; and more.

Sep 19, 2023, 12:41 PM by Heather Demshock, CPA, CMA

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting is an area the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has identified as in need of ethics clarity.

Sep 19, 2023, 12:34 PM by Nicole K. Cradic, CPA

Review SQMS No. 2, Engagement Quality Reviews, one of four quality management standards being analyzed in the A&A column this year.

Sep 19, 2023, 12:25 PM by Matthew D. Melinson, CPA, Samantha To, CPA, and Dan Giorgio, CPA

The timing of producing state tax returns can be both complex and burdensome. Here are some suggestions to help relieve the stress associated with the process.

Sep 15, 2023, 10:07 AM by PICPA Government Relations

In this issue: Pennsylvania Senate Returns for Fall Session; Pa. DOR Issues Reminder for Corp. Tax Payments; Assessed Pa. Tax Collection Deadline Change Proposed; and more.