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2nd Annual Northeast State & Local Tax Forum

October 1, 2010 divider  Developer: New Hampshire Society of CPAs This Annual Conference will cover the following topics:
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ORDER YOUR 2011 U. S. MASTER TAX GUIDE FROM CCH DURING AUGUST FOR YOUR BEST DISCOUNT!

August 13, 2010 divider  Please place your order for the 2011 U. S. Master Tax Guide during August, 2010 for the best discount - 30%. For the month of September, the discount will drop to 25%! Other titles are available at discounts of 30% to 40%. Follow the link below to order: .
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Certified in Financial Forensics Credential Takes Off

August 5, 2010 divider  If there is one fact that has become apparent to CPAs and other financial professionals during the last few turbulent years, it is that there is no suit of armor impenetrable enough to protect an organization from the risks and challenges of business today. Health insurance providers, banks and government entities, organizations of all types and sizes, and even individuals, are increasingly turning to CPAs' proven expertise and experience in forensic accounting.
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IRS Announces Proposed PTIN Requirements

July 28, 2010 divider  As part of its plan to regulate all paid tax preparers by next filing season, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has proposed charging $50 annually to issue and renew a required preparer tax identification number (PTIN). The IRS also announced that PTIN applications and renewals would be handled by a third-party vendor, who could also charge a "reasonable fee" on top of the IRS fee.
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Exposure Draft Released Resulting From Clarity Project

July 28, 2010 divider  The Auditing Standards Board has issued Proposed Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS), Letters for Underwriters and Certain Other Requesting Parties (Redrafted), resulting from its Clarity Project (Supersedes AU Section 634, Letters for Underwriters and Certain Other Requesting Parties) in AICPA Professional Standards.
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Financial Regulatory Reform Act Signed Into Law

July 28, 2010 divider  President Barack Obama signed the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act into law on July 21. The CPA profession successfully advocated for CPAs on a number of issues, including protections to maintain the Financial Accounting Standard Board's independence and a provision to ensure permanent funding for the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and resisted duplicative and unnecessary regulation by the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for CPAs' usual and customary activities.
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BNN Announces Staff Promotion

July 22, 2010 divider  The Maine Society of CPAs is pleased to announce the promotion of our member Jason Emery of Baker Newman Noyes, CPAs, Portland, Maine to Audit Manager.
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ASB Issues Exposure Drafts for Revisions to SAS No. 116

July 21, 2010 divider  The Auditing Standards Board has issued two Proposed Statements on Auditing Standards:
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CCH 2011 Master Tax Guide

June 23, 2010 divider  The 2011 Master Tax Guide is being offered at 30% discount until August 31. Please click on this listing for more information.
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Rule 302 Repealed and Replaced

June 16, 2010 divider  MRS Rule 302 ("Sales to Government Agencies and Exempt Organizations") has been repealed and replaced.
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FTC delays Red Flags Rule implementation until December 31, 2010

May 28, 2010 divider  At the request of several Members of Congress, the Federal Trade Commission is further delaying enforcement of the "Red Flags" Rule through December 31, 2010, while Congress considers legislation that would affect the scope of entities covered by the Rule. Today's announcement and the release of an Enforcement Policy Statement do not affect other federal agencies' enforcement of the original November 1, 2008 deadline for institutions subject to their oversight to be in compliance.
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NEW! Surgent McCoy Live Webinars

May 26, 2010 divider  Pack as many people in the room as you can fit, and pay just one low price - perfect for small firms! Invite clients (and prospective clients), colleagues, referral sources, neighbors, friends - it's up to you! Or, watch together with another firm to further maximize your savings! Each 2-hour webinar features a leading expert from Surgent McCoy - either Jack Surgent on tax topics, or Jennifer Louis on accounting and auditing topics -- and all webinars are approved by NASBA for live (group Internet-based) CPE credit. Register and find out complete details at www.cpenow.com/webinars
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Update on Red Flags Rule - Enforcement Delay

April 27, 2010 divider  Enforcement of the Federal Trade Commission's "Red Flags" rule that aims to curb identity theft has been postponed three times since its original November 2008 effective date and now has an effective date of June 1.
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AICPA Outlines Efforts on Key IRS Proposals

April 9, 2010 divider  In this video (click on "Follow Link") update, AICPA President and CEO Barry Melancon, CPA, discusses the Institute's stance on proposed regulation of tax preparers and outlines AICPA efforts to evaluate a recent IRS announcement on disclosure of uncertain tax positions. Also, read a briefing from the AICPA tax team on the two key proposals. For background and details, read an exclusive interview the Journal of Accountancy conducted with IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman.
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AICPA Releases Business and Industry Guide to Understanding Internal Control for Smaller Entities

April 9, 2010 divider  A new AICPA white paper describes the concept of internal control and the internal control services that smaller entities may hire a CPA practitioner to perform.
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Tax Legislation 2010: Patient Protection and Affordable Care, Health Care and Education Reconciliation, HIRE and Other Recent Tax Acts -- Law, Explanation and Analysis

March 26, 2010 divider  CCH's Law, Explanation and Analysis of the tax provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 provides tax professionals with a single integrated reference source covering this historic legislation. Along with the impacted Internal Revenue Code provisions, as amended, and supporting committee reports, CCH editors, together with leading tax practitioners and commentators, have created a complete practical analysis of tax impact of these complex Acts. As a bonus, this Law, Explanation and Analysis book also includes complete coverage of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act and other recent tax legislation.
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ACPEN - Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

December 16, 2009 divider  Do you have questions about how to take advantage of our ACPEN webinar offerings? Please click on the link below for answers to all of your questions.
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Make Everyday Purchases Count!

October 15, 2009 divider  Get something back for your everyday purchases.
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September 21, 2009 divider  Send us your news of firm moves and promotions.
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Summer 2009 Maine-ly E-ccounting

August 14, 2009 divider  The Summer 2009 issue of Maine-ly E-ccounting is now available!
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