INDIANA: INCPAS Attends FAF Roundtable on Private Company Reporting
INCPAS Board Member Matt Pletcher, CPA and President & CEO Gary Bolinger attended a roundtable in Atlanta last week to meet face-to-face with FAF staff on their private company plan. Pletcher said "participants seem to be heavily in favor of the FAF proposal, and there was little dissent about its governance or independence from the FASB," and indicated more work was needed. The Society, which supported the Blue-Ribbon Panel's recommendations, encourages you to continue to send comments to the FAF expressing your opinion on the need for change. Learn more about the initiative here.

INDIANA: INCPAS Initiates Professional Standards Bill
On Jan. 9, SB 330 was introduced by Sen. Carlin Yoder and assigned to the Senate Public Policy Committee. It has since passed with a 9-0 vote. This legislation is important to INCPAS members as it facilitates a streamlined process for adoption of professional standards in board of accountancy regulations. The bill is set to go before the Senate for a second reading.

INDIANA: Business Outlook Poll Shows Optimism, Addresses Concerns
A multistate business outlook poll conducted jointly by INCPAS and the Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan state societies indicates that Indiana CPAs expect revenue growth, increased salaries and much more IT spending in 2012. The poll also brought several concerns to the forefront like government regulation, health care costs, and uncertainty on tax laws.

INDIANA: New Employer Premium Rates for 2012
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development recently released the new premium rates for employers. Click here for more information and to estimate your rate.

One Stop Shop for Tax Season Resources
The AICPA has provided a helpful hub of tax filing season resources for the 2011 tax year. You'll find updates, tax return checklists and tax savings tips categorized by topic.

CGMA Is Launching at a Very Important Time
On Jan.31, the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants will launch the Chartered Global Management Accountant credential. If you are a qualified member of the AICPA, you will receive the CGMA welcome kit. The welcome kit invites you to use CGMA after your name and access the resources located at CGMA.com, for an introductory period, at no cost. INCPAS supports the goals and mission of the CGMA and is committed to elevating the work our members do on behalf of businesses in Indiana.

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