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Zinner & Co. Attends TIAG International Conference in Scotland
Zinner & Co. Partner Howard Kass and Senior Tax Manager Brett Neate recently attended TIAG’s 24th international conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. The conference, which took place on May 4-6, 2015, provided TIAG® members with the opportunity to strengthen the relationships they create within the alliance of more than 115 accounting firms from around the world. Also in attendance at the conference were members of TIAG’s affiliate alliances, TAGLaw® and TAG-SP™. All three alliances are collectively known as the TAG Alliances™.
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5 Steps to Get Through the Workers Compensation Billing Changes
Gary Sigman, CPA, M. Tax, PFS, AEP®
ATS Manager
Not the “Gift” Development Officers Seek: The change that will affect all non-profit reporting
By Carl Blankschaen, CPA
Audit and Assurance Senior
If you are one of the countless professionals serving a non-profit institution, you have no doubt heard the buzz surrounding financial reporting and how all non-profit organizations will now have to make an adjustment in the way in which they report.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently issued their exposure draft on Presentation of Financial Statements for Not-for-Profit Entities. This exposure draft will make drastic changes to the financial statements of all Non-Profit organizations, and will consequently require changes in the recording of accounting information throughout the year in order to prepare the financial statements at the end of the year. What does all this industry talk mean for your non-profit?
Zinner & Co. Announces Promotions
Robin L. Baum, CPA, Managing Partner, announced the promotions and appointments of seven of its staff:
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By Robert O’Neil, CPA
Staff Accountant
How an ABLE Account Can Help Those with Disabilities
Good news and additional help for those with disabilities!
read more…Updated Business Travel Expense Rates Take Effect October 1
With so many Americans conducting business outside their office, the recent IRS announcement of the 2015-2016 business travel expense rates will certainly impact many. In 2011 alone, American businesspeople took a total of 445 million trips for work-related matters, (source: NYTimes.com 05/03/12) and that figure grows steadily each year.
Zinner & Co. Named One of Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for
Since 1938, Zinner has counseled individuals and businesses from start-up to succession. At Zinner, we strive to ensure we understand your business and recognize threats that could impact your financial situation.
What Exactly Does Timely Filed Mean?
Posted by: Howard J. Kass CPA, AEP® When we file tax returns, we all know that a return must be filed by its due date. In the case of our 1040s, the one we are all familiar with, the due date of April 15 is indelibly burned into our minds. So, while we know that...
Business and Motivational Podcasts You Should Check Out
At Zinner, we love learning! In December, we shared a list of a few business-related books we enjoyed reading in 2018. But reading a book isn’t always practical. For example, reading while driving is frowned upon. Thankfully, we can listen to podcasts and learn while...
The Clarion Call for Nonprofit Transparency
The nature of charitable giving has changed, and there are four primary reasons for this: Technology has made it not only easier to give to charities, but to know about charities and how efficiently they perform. Changes in the U.S. tax code have created a...
Tax planning – Why is this year any different?
Every year at this time, you start to hear more about the importance of year-end income tax planning in radio and television commentary. For many people with more complex businesses or investments, the beginning of the 4th quarter of the year signals the time to start...
IRS Initiates 5500EZ Penalty Relief Program
The Internal Revenue Service has introduced a temporary one-year pilot program that will potentially enable certain small businesses with retirement plans to avoid penalties for not filing a Form 5500-EZ, and certain Forms 5500. In an effort to encourage...
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