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AICPA Strengthens Call for Independent Board for Private Companies
The AICPA Governing Council overwhelmingly approved a resolution that sends a strong message urging the Financial Accounting Foundation to adopt the Blue Ribbon Panel's recommendations for an independent, standard-setting board for private companies. If FAF continues to pursue its current proposal, the AICPA board of directors will look at other solutions to address the needs of private companies.
View Newly-Released 2012 Salary Guides
The new guides from Robert Half International reveal starting salary projections and positions in demand. The 2012 research forecasts an average starting salary increase of 3.5 percent for accounting and finance professionals.
What CPAs Should Consider Before Buying an iPad?
There's a range of opinions on iPads as a tool for CPAs. Find out what the iPad does well, what it doesn't do well, which apps iPad users absolutely have to have, and what factors CPAs should consider before purchasing an iPad for professional use.
Tax Professionals Should Prepare Now for New e-File Rules
The IRS has urged tax professionals and firms that do not have Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs) to obtain them now in order to meet new e-file requirements for 2012. Starting in January 2012, any paid preparer or firm that reasonably anticipates preparing and filing 11 or more Form 1040 series returns, Form 1041 returns, or a combination of the two.
AICPA Announces Reduced Wait Time for CPA Exam Results
Exam scores will be released earlier and more frequently. The change is in response to a common request from test takers since the Exam went from a pencil-paper format to a computerized format in 2004. The AICPA prepared a table outlining the target release dates of scores. |
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Inside INCPAS: Episode 18 — Social Media for Business [Video]
By now you've probably heard about social media, but you may be unsure about how it can benefit your business. INCPAS Public Relations & Social Media Manager Jenifer Groth, APR, takes a look at why it may be valuable to your business, and some CPA professionals talk about how and why they use it in their firms/companies.
October Public Practice e-News Is Now Available Online
The newest edition of the Society's bimonthly e-newsletter created for members in public practice now is available.
The Making of a Board Member Is Back!
INCPAS has developed a FREE multilevel curriculum in partnership with McKenzie Scott Lewis of the MSL Group, LLC, for staff at varying levels to gain important tools for future board service. The training is offered on Nov. 4 to members at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Hurry — there are only seats for 25 people in each class. Beginner (9 a.m.-noon); Intermediate (1-4 p.m.).
Have Your Voice Heard — Plan to Attend the 2012 Legislators Breakfast
Do you want to leave it up to someone else to determine how you do business in Indiana? If not, then save the date for the 2012 Legislators Breakfast at The Westin in downtown Indianapolis on Jan. 11, 2012, from 7:30-9 a.m. The event will feature a valuable opportunity to directly interact with legislators and key government leaders. Registration is FREE to members who invite representatives — save the date! |
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The INCPAS Career Center is a premier electronic resource for employers and job-seekers alike. |
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We currently have job postings for: Carmel (1), Fort Wayne (2), Greencastle (1), Hartford City (1), Indianapolis (3), Plymouth (1), Mooresville (1). |
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| Indianapolis |
| 10/24 |
Strategies and Tactics in the New War Against Higher Individual Taxes
This course offers strategies for reacting to tax rate changes. Tax planning strategies are only as good as what they add to the bottom line. With significant tax changes now in place in 2011, clients need to review their best options for action. |
| 10/25 |
Estate Planning Essentials: Tax Relief for Your Clients' Estates
What is the estate tax? What is the gift tax? How are they interrelated? Explore the use of wills, trusts and life insurance as vehicles to reduce the estate tax. |
| 10/25 |
Hot IRS Tax Examination Issues for Individuals and Businesses
Learn the high audit risk areas and ways to help clients survive an IRS audit with little or no change. |
| 10/25 |
Identifying Fraudulent Financial Transactions
New Location — Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
This course provides practical tips on how to identify financial statement fraud schemes and how to mount a defense by improving your internal controls. |
| 10/26 |
Buying and Selling Businesses: The CPA's Role
Learn to become the key adviser to a client or employer who's buying or selling a business, and lead the team of advisers with a keen overview of the transaction in addition to specific tax and accounting technical advice. |
| 10/26 |
Payroll Taxes, Benefits and 1099 Reporting: Everything You Need to Know
This course is designed to provide you with practical pointers for managing the payroll tax and reporting function. |
| Merrillville |
| 10/24 |
Sales and Use Tax: Guide to Doing It Right
This course covers the latest tax nexus laws and regulations, the effect of interstate e-commerce, sales tax, nexus and interstate sales and specific rules for retailers, manufacturers, contractors and the service industry. |
| 10/28 |
Annual Update for CPAs and Auditors
Keep abreast of the fast-paced changes in accounting and auditing. This comprehensive course covers all the relevant pronouncements, exposure drafts and consensus reports recently issued in the accounting, auditing, compilation and review arenas. |
| South Bend |
| 10/01 |
Strategies and Tactics in the New War Against Higher Individual Taxes
This course offers strategies for reacting to tax rate changes. Tax planning strategies are only as good as what they add to the bottom line. With significant tax changes now in place in 2011, clients need to review their best options for action. |
| 10/02 |
Hot IRS Tax Examination Issues for Individuals and Businesses
Learn the high audit risk areas and ways to help clients survive an IRS audit with little or no change. |
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| 11/1 |
Ethics — A Pragmatic Guide for the Practitioner
This seminar will approach the subject of a practitioner's ethics from a practical viewpoint — ethics as a matter of practice and survival. |
| 10/15 |
The Importance of Referral
In this entertaining two-hour webinar, you'll learn strategies for cultivating businesses and individuals willing to help you succeed in growing your practice. |
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| 12/8-9 |
Indiana Tax Institute sponsored by IU Kelley School of Business Master of Taxation Program
Indiana Tax Institute sponsored by IU Kelley School of Business Master of Taxation Program is the Society's longest running conference, celebrating over 50 years of excellence. Scott Hodge, president of the Tax Foundation, is recognized as one of the most innovative thinkers on tax policy. He's coming to the 2011 conference to shine a light on the future of tax reform in America. |
| 12/15 |
Financial Services Conference
You won't want to miss this year's Financial Services Conference — popular economist Brian Wesbury will be back with his informative economic update during the opening session. Joining Wesbury as a second keynote speaker this year will be James Lam, the renowned expert on Enterprise Risk Management. |
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| 11/18 |
CPA Celebration presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis
CPA Celebration is the Society's biggest event of the year! This is your night and your chance to honor Indiana's successful CPA Exam candidates and INCPAS award winners, volunteers and leadership. Feel free to dress as your favorite comic book super hero or villain, or get creative and create your own character for this year's super hero theme. We'll have a costume contest and a photo booth to capture the fun! |
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