FASB issued a proposal that would clarify how its new leases standard should be applied to land easements.
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Read More here – FASB proposes clarifying land easements guidance in leases standard
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board issued a new statement that establishes foundational concepts for federal agencies’ financial reporting.
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Read More here – FASAB establishes concepts for federal agencies’ financial reporting
CPAs based in the US are largely content with their salaries and expect to be earning more within the next year, according to a new survey by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.
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Read More here – CPAs satisfied as average salary tops six figures
The IRS is introducing an 18-month pilot program under which it will once again issue letter rulings concerning the general income tax effects of stock distributions under Sec. 355.
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Read More here – IRS to rule on tax-free stock distributions
The IRS is introducing an 18-month pilot program under which it will once again issue letter rulings concerning the general income tax effects of stock distributions under Sec. 355.
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Read More here – IRS to rule on tax-free stock distributions
FASB voted to work on developing accounting rules to address areas of distinguishing liabilities and equity, financial performance reporting, and segment reporting.
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Read More here – What’s next for FASB
Amid concerns that financial reporting guidance for consolidation is difficult to understand and navigate, FASB proposed a reorganization of the rules.
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Read More here – FASB proposes reorganizing consolidation guidance
In an effort to reduce identity theft, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would permit employers to use truncated taxpayer identification numbers (TTINs) on Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
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Read More here – Rules would allow truncated taxpayer IDs on Forms W-2
In an effort to reduce identity theft, the IRS issued proposed regulations that would permit employers to use truncated taxpayer identification numbers (TTINs) on Forms W-2, Wage and Tax Statement.
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Read More here – Rules would allow truncated taxpayer IDs on Forms W-2
Acting quickly in the wake of Hurricane Irma, the IRS gave filing and payment extensions to hurricane victims in 16 counties in Florida, all of St. John and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and four municipalities in Puerto Rico.
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Read More here – Hurricane Irma victims get IRS reprieve
