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IRS backs away from facial recognition

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The IRS scrapped plans to require individuals to authenticate their identities with facial-recognition technology to use certain online services after the plans prompted scrutiny, including from Congress.
Source: JOA News
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Proposal would amend auditing standard for compliance audits

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The AICPA Auditing Standards Board is seeking comment on a proposed Statement on Auditing Standards that would update the appendix in AU-C Section 935, Compliance Audits.
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AICPA calls IRS staff reassignments a ‘positive step,’ reiterates relief goals

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The Service deploys an “inventory surge team” to tackle backlog while a coalition of tax professionals including the AICPA continues its call for specific relief measures.
Source: Tax News
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AICPA calls IRS staff reassignments a ‘positive step,’ reiterates relief goals

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The Service deploys an “inventory surge team” to tackle backlog while a coalition of tax professionals including the AICPA continues its call for specific relief measures.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – AICPA calls IRS staff reassignments a ‘positive step,’ reiterates relief goals


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SBA details process to appeal partial PPP loan forgiveness decisions

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A recent notice from the US SBA outlines a new process for PPP borrowers to appeal partial loan forgiveness decisions made by their lender.
Source: JOA News
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Federal security agencies warn of potential Russian-sponsored cyberattacks

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A joint cybersecurity advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, and the NSA urges businesses and other organizations, to step up their cybersecurity mitigation and detection efforts.
Source: JOA News
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Clarified peer review standards approved by Peer Review Board

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The AICPA Peer Review Board approved guidance that is designed to make peer review guidance for CPA firms and peer reviewers easier to read, understand and apply.
Source: JOA News
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Single audit guidance for 7 programs provided in OMB’s Addendum 2

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The OMB issued a second addendum to its 2021 Compliance Supplement for single audits.
Source: JOA News
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Avoid these 8 PowerPoint mistakes

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PowerPoint blunders can make your presentations painful to sit through. Try these tips to make your talks clearer, more concise and more memorable.
Source: JOA News
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Cyberattacks via Excel add-ins jump nearly 600%

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Report finds huge surge in malware infections via .XLL files.
Source: JOA News
Read More here – Cyberattacks via Excel add-ins jump nearly 600%