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October 2008

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AICPA Praises U.S. Senate on Passing Bill That would Equalize Disclosure Standards for Tax Preparers and Taxpayers PDF

September 2008



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CPA Financial Planners Offer Tips to Americans on Safeguarding Savings and Investments PDF

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Analysts Forecast 2009 Tax Brackets and Deductions

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IRS Taxpayer Privacy Protection a 'Work in Progress'

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IRS Software Delays Undelivered Refund Checks

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PwC Rivets Attention on IFRS Tax Issues

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The End of GAAP Could Begin Next Year

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Sarbox Stays: PCAOB Judged Constitutional

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IRS Completed 2008 Form 990 Instructions and Background Documents

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Education Lags Behind IFRS Momentum

August 2008



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Legislation Reforming CPA Law Gets Governor's Signature

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Rendell Signs EIT Reform

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Chief Financial Officers, CPA Executives See U.S. Economy in Recession

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IRS Seeks New Issues for the Industry Issue Resolution Program

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FASB Issues Revised Exposure Draft on Earnings per Share

July 2008



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CPA group's leader thinks, acts 'green'

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IRS Warns of New E-mail Scams

June 2008



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GASB Issues Statement No. 53, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Derivative Instruments

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IRS Revises Tax Preparer Penalties

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AICPA Council votes to recognize IASB as a designated standard setter

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IRS Increases Mileage Rates through Dec. 31, 2008

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Bad economy is enough to make us sick - & it does

May 2008



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AICPA Announces Web Site on International Financial Reporting Standards

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Uniform Laws Governing Practice of CPAs Across State Lines
Gain National Momentum

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XBRL, IFRS Plans May Be Delayed by White House

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IRS Seeks New Members of Advisory Council

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Suspicious e-Mails and Identity Theft

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PICPA Responds to Independent Public Accountant Roster Proposed
by HUD
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CPE Audit Deadline Extended to May 15

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Accounting Degrees Reach Highest Level in Over 30 Years: AICPA Report

April 2008



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XBRL Releases Draft Taxonomy for IFRS

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U.S. House of Representatives Approves Two Provisions Important to CPAs

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Smart Spending is a Savings Strategy for Many Adults, AICPA Poll Shows

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SEC to Vote on Data Tagging

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AICPA Testimony to House/Senate on Need for Greater Financial Education

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Commonwealth Primary Election Results

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Bill Penalizes Employers for Wrong Classification

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EIT Collection Reforms Back on the Move

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More American Adults Delaying Major Life Decisions Because of Financial Concerns: AICPA Poll

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High School Seniors Fail at Finance

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IRS FAQs about Stimulus Payments

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Goodbye GAAP

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The February/March 2008 edition of the Pennsylvania Tax Update is now available

IRS Announces Economic Stimulus Payment Schedules, Provides Online Payment Calculator

March 2008



Economic Stimulus Payments Information Center

IRS Sets March 29 as “Super Saturday” to Help Retirees, Veterans and Low-Income Workers Receive Economic Stimulus Payments

IRS Free File Now Available for Nonfilers Who Must File a Return to Receive Economic Stimulus Payment

AICPA Advances CPA State Mobility

FASB Passes Guidance on Financial Asset Transfers

 

February 2008

Congress Passes Economic Stimulus Package PDF

IRS Warns of New E-Mail and Telephone Scams Using the IRS Name; Advance Payment Scams Starting

IRS Changes Address for Pennsylvania Filers

AICPA Releases Investment Advisor Guide

AICPA Comments on Regs Treating Tax Strategy Patents as Reportable Transactions

Retirement Savings a Key Concern for Amercians, AICPA Survey of CPA Financial Planners Shows PDF

Revenue Secretary Says Electronic Tax Filing System Now Open to Owners of Small Businesses

Supreme Court Rules in AICPA's Favor in Stoneridge Case PDF

January 2008

 

Corporation Tax Settlement Process Changes Jan. 1, 2008

FASB Launches Verification Phase for the FASB Accounting Standards Codification™

Taxpayer Advocate Identifies 21 Serious Taxpayer Problems

E.U. Drops Reconciliation Requirement

Filing Season Opens on Time Except for Certain Taxpayers Potentially Affected by AMT Patch

Danger of Identity Theft Prompts IRS to Partially Redact Social Security Numbers on Tax Lien Documents

December 2007

Critical Interim Guidance Issued Under Section 6694 Preparer Penalty Provisions

Local Services Tax Changes Go Into Effect Jan. 1

One-Year AMT Fix a Done Deal

Senate Unanimously Approves PICPA’s CPA Law Bill

Downsizing FASB

Consolidation of Earned Income Tax Collection Takes Critical Step Forward

AICPA Applauds U.S. Rep. Crowley's Legislation to Restore CPA Tax Preparers as Advocates for Taxpayers PDF

House Tries Again on AMT Fix

IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates; Rate for Business Miles Set at 50.5 Cents per Mile

CPA Mobility Bill One Step Closer to Enactment

Sales Tax Expansion Update

One Set of International Standards Important for Economic Growth, According to Survey of World Accountancy Leaders PDF

November 2007

SEC Allows Dual Accounting System

Senate Confirms PICPA’s Levin to Accountancy Board

Open Records Bill Approved by Senate Committee

FASB Delays FIN 48 for Private Companies

Dems Take Back State Supreme Court Majority

Michigan Senate Votes to Repeal Sales Tax

House Panel Approves Tax Shift; No Sales Tax Base Expansion

School Property Tax Relief Proposals Teed Up

Lawsuit Abuse Reform Package Unveiled

October 2007

Senate Extends Internet Tax Moratorium

CFOs Want More Audit Firm Choices

PICPA, Former Gov. Dick Thornburgh to Call for Civil Justice Reforms

House Votes on Sales Tax Expansion Likely

Gov. Rendell Calls for Action on Health Care Reform Plan

Rep. Denlinger Urges Congress to Reform AMT

Treasury Appoints Audit Advisory Committee

Gov. Rendell Calls for Action on Energy Plan

Senator Unveils Property Tax Elimination Act

Sweeping Away GAAP

September 2007

The Best Places to Launch a Career

Statewide School Employee Health Benefits System Proposed

Lawmakers Urged to Act Swiftly on Mortgage Reform

IRS Offers Advice to Foreclosure Victims

XBRL Gaining Ground

EIT Reforms, CPA Mobility Top PICPA Fall Agenda

PICPA Urges Lawmakers to Adopt CPA License Mobility

AICPA Congratulates House Leaders On Passing Legislation to Prohibit Patents on Tax Planning Methods PDF

FIN 48 Shocker

August 2007

Government Owes $45M in Employment Taxes

Congress to Hold Hearing on Fairness in Tax Policy

Subprime Crisis Casts Shadow on Pensions

Corporate America Belongs at the Public Policy Table, According to CPA Excecutives PDF

Pension Penalty: Tell Employees to Diversify, or Else

State Board Sets New Regs for Individual Practitioners and Members in Industry

IRS Seeks Comments on Updates to Corporate and Partnership Tax Forms

July 2007

New IRS Deputy Commissioners

The PCAOB May Change the Auditors' Declaration of Independence

New Electronic PIN Signature Requirement Begins in 2008

Tax Reform Code Changes Part of Budget Package

Pa. Businesses Can Now File Their State Corporate Taxes Electronically

Budget Agreement Reached

Governor Signs County Audit Bill into Law

Bill Would Streamline Fragmented Tax Collection Process

Funding Fix for Roads, Bridges and Transit Passes House

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline Extended to End of the Year

 

 
 
 

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