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Members Get Unlimited Access to Self Study CPE

Introducing a New Member Benefit!

NYSSCPA members now have free unlimited access to CPE courses in our Self Study Course Catalog.

"I enjoy the online CPE because it allows for me to stay up-to-date with pertinent accounting issues while studying on my own time. I can pause the sessions and resume at my convenience. I feel the CPE is highly relevant as a majority of the sessions have lecturers who are experts in their field. The online interface that NYSSCPA utilizes is user friendly and allows me to easily sort by topic."
– Greg Kozerski, Jr., NYSSCPA Member

The New NYSSCPA Career Center

Whether you're an employer looking for your next great hire, or a job seeker looking for your next great opportunity, the NYSSCPA Career Center is here to assist you.

Employers: Post Job Descriptions Here
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Smart Money Habits

The cost of financial ignorance is high.

Check out these materials and consider attending one of our free events to learn more about taxes, credit, debt, budgeting, the basics of investing and learning activities for children.

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The Latest From Our Publications

Read the March/April 2023 Issue on

CPAJournal.com

Each year, the Journal takes a closer look at the not-for-profit and government sectors, which present certain unique challenges for CPAs while sharing some characteristics with the broader economic environment. As the postpandemic landscape increasingly comes into focus, certain topics loom on the horizon: funding and finances, human resources, and technology. In one featured article, authors Travis Carey and Amy West discuss these challenges and others, along with the attendant risks, facing today's not-for-profit CFO.

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NextGen

Companies Use Both Honey and Vinegar to Get Employees to Return to the Office

Jun 9, 2023

Companies are instituting a number of methods to get employees to return to the office, ranging from threats to incentives.
Career Coach Offers Seven Tips for Succeeding at Job Interviews

Jun 8, 2023

A career coach interviewed 30 recruiters from companies such as Netflix, Snapchat, McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, Spotify, and Google. From those interviews, he distilled what he learned into seven lessons to get past the final round interview and get the job offer.
Super Commuting Patterns Have Changed in Response to Pandemic

Jun 7, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has had many lasting effects on the New York metropolitan region, including on so-called super commuters.

The Trusted Professional

Funding Cuts Won't Slow IRS's Employee Retention Credit Fraud Crackdown

Jun 9, 2023

Despite funding reductions resulting from the recent deal to suspend the debt ceiling, the IRS will continue to move ahead with its strategic plan, and to continue to crack down on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) fraud, Deputy Commissioner of Services and Enforcement Douglas O'Donnell told a tax conference at New York University.
Manhattan DA Shuts Down Scam Crypto Recovery Site

Jun 8, 2023

In the first action of its kind, the Office of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. has seized and taken down a website domain for a cryptocurrency recovery site.
Penalty Relief for Big Companies That Paid No Estimated Alternative Minimum Tax

Jun 8, 2023

The IRS and the Treasury Department issued a notice regarding penalty relief for corporations that have yet to pay their estimated corporate alternative minimum tax (CAMT).
National Taxpayer Advocate Discusses IRS's Continuing Paper Problem at AICPA Conference

Jun 7, 2023

Paper is still a problem for the IRS, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins told an audience of accounting and tax professionals this week.
PCAOB Issues Proposal to Strengthen Auditor Requirements on Fraud

Jun 7, 2023

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has issued a proposal to amend its current standards related to the auditor’s responsibility for considering a company’s noncompliance with laws and regulations, including fraud.

TaxStringer

Federal Tax Policy Updates: The TaxStringer's Recommended Reading List for CPAs

Mar 27, 2021

keep TaxStringer readers apprised of federal tax policy and legislative developments, the editors have compiled the following list of articles from trustworthy sources that will be updated on a regular basis.

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990-PF: Part VI-A Statements Regarding Activities and Part VI-B Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required

May 31, 2023

The 990-PF (PF) is an old document that has not had a recent overhaul. A minor change was made to the form to acknowledge that there is now a flat, 1.39% tax on net excise income in place of the former 1%/2% tax. But other than that, the form is still clumsy and poorly arranged.
The Inheritance Tax under IRC §2801

May 31, 2023

The Heart Act added a new federal Inheritance Tax on certain lifetime and testamentary dispositions to U.S. recipients, made by a “covered expatriate.” This is the second article in our two-part series on the expatriation tax. (To view the first article, please click here.)
U.S. Charitable Organizations: Considerations for International Activities and Operations

May 31, 2023

With expanded exposure to international issues and needs, U.S. charitable organizations continue to look for ways to expand their reach and increase their impact beyond U.S. borders. Whether considering international activities for the first time, or looking to expand activities in multiple foreign jurisdictions, U.S. charitable organizations should consider opportunities to do good in light of significant challenges that can be present when working outside the United States.
Why U.S. Crypto-Millionaires Should Undertake their Estate Planning and Create Irrevocable Trusts During this Crypto Market Downturn

May 31, 2023

Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), and non-fungible tokens (collectively “Crypto”), in 2022 were down over 70% from their all-time high in 2021. Although this decline is significant, Crypto investors (holders especially) will be quick to point out such declines have happened several times before.

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