Dec 1, 2022

An engagement letter is an important written agreement that describes the business relationship and the types of services agreed upon by a client and a professional firm. The letter details the scope of the agreement, terms and costs and sets expectations for both sides of the arrangement.

In this Tax Section Odyssey...

Nov 21, 2022

Knowing the right time to end a client relationship can be tricky. No matter the reason for termination, managing the practical components plus the human emotions can be difficult.

In this Tax Section Odyssey episode, April Walker, CPA, CGMA, Lead Manager — Tax Practice & Ethics, Association of International Certified...

Nov 16, 2022

Managing a future-forward tax practice that is efficient, profitable and agile can be overwhelming. Meeting client expectations, streamlining workflows and handling staffing challenges are just some top-of-mind concerns. One resonating topic throughout this year, is also the debate regarding shifting the tax filing...

Oct 19, 2022

Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTSs) are the foundation for validating reputational integrity in the tax profession. The SSTSs are the enforceable tax practice standards for members of the AICPA.

To keep pace with the evolving tax profession, the updates to the AICPA’s SSTSs will guide tax practitioners...

Oct 12, 2022

Securing data against bad actors is crucial to the long-term success of a business. The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. in 2022 was over $9 million. With proper planning the risk can be mitigated, and even if an incident occurs, the cost and the time to recover can be significantly reduced.

In this Tax Section...