Five Arrested in IRS Impersonation Scam
Federal officials announced on Tuesday, May 24 that five people have been arrested in connection with a tax scam that…
Five Things You Should Know About the New IRS Form 3115
The IRS has made changes to Form 3115 (Application for Change in Accounting Method) that incorporate additions & edits to…
I Can Deduct That? A Few Tales of Tax Creativity To Help You Wrap Up Busy Season With A Chuckle
Accounting professionals understand the importance of making the correct call on what taxpayer deductions are allowable. Tax preparers are accustomed…
Tax Season Recap – A Look Back At The 2016 Busy Season
Three calendar days later than usual, let’s take a few moments to consider a few of the high and low…
A New Way To Think About Audit Skills Training
At Surgent we believe exceptional audit skills training should be available to everyone who performs audit work. Anytime. Anywhere.
Looking for Greater Mobility in Semi-Retirement? The Case For Adding an Enrolled Agent Credential
If you are a CPA tax preparer and are thinking about semi-retirement, obtaining an EA (Enrolled Agent) credential might be…
Warning! Responding to Any Third Party Request for Verification or Comfort Can Put Your Practice at Risk
Even a verbal response or attempt to provide a written “non-answer” for any request by a third party for verification…
The Best Offense is a Good Defense – The Most Effective Defensive Tool Available in Malpractice Claims
While no form of assurance, opinion or other conclusion is provided in nonattest services, this does not mean that they…
It’s Finally Here: FASB Issues New Lease Accounting Standard
The new FASB standard is likely to require significant changes in accounting for organizations that rely on leases for facilities,…
Unmasking the Art of Negotiation
Uncomfortable with the negotiation process? The bottom line is that the art of negotiation is a “must have” skill that…