Now is the Time to Brush Up on Your Knowledge of SSAE No. 18 and SSARs No. 23
With the effective date of both SSAE No. 18 and SSARS No. 23 just around the corner, now is the…
President Trump Orders Review of DOL Fiduciary Regulations
President Trump issued a memorandum on February 3, 2017 directing the acting Secretary of Labor to review the DOL fiduciary…
What You Need To Know About the Border Adjustment Tax
What’s the buzz about the Border Adjustment Tax, and why should you pay attention to it?
When Fraud Causes a Not-for-Profit to Close its Doors*
Charlie Blanton, CPA, expert in fraud and abuse in not-for-profit entities and governments, offers his advice for not-for-profits when it…
Surprise, Surprise for C Corporation Extensions
On January 17, the IRS published draft Form 7004 Instructions, extending the due date for C corporation returns to October…
FASB Makes It Easier to Test for Goodwill Impairment while the SEC Cracks the Whip on SAB 74 Disclosures
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has been very active in early 2017, having issued three Accounting Standard Codification (ASC)…
Trump’s 1 For 2 Order Cuts Down Regulations
President Trump signed the Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs Executive Order on January 30, 2017 with the intent to…
Lien Foreclosure & Subsequent Sale of Property Owned by Innocent Party OK’d in District Court: What this Means for Property Co-Owners
Lien Foreclosure & Subsequent Sale of Property Owned by Innocent Party was recently OK’d in District Court. Surgent's Director of…
IRS Guidance Permits Same-Sex Couples to Recalculate Tax Treatment on Prior Gifts or Bequests
The IRS posted guidance (2017-15) permitting same-sex married couples to recalculate the prior transfer tax treatment of gifts and bequests…
2017 Tax Season Just Kicked Off: Here’s Your Playbook
As you prepare to file taxes for your clients and yourselves this tax season, we’ve highlighted the most important tax…