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Tax

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Based on the AICPA Competency Framework: Tax and Personal Financial Planning, these learning resources - primarily focused on US tax - are designed to help CPAs understand the knowledge and skills necessary to address the needs of their clients and firms.

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Ordinary Deduction for Worthless QSub Stock

Restructuring an existing QSub in an attempt to qualify for an ordinary deduction is prohibited and might result in an unfavorable deferral of loss. This article...

Article S corporation income taxation Intermediate

IRS Affirms Deductibility of Some—but Not All—Computer Software Development and Implementation Costs

This article discusses the Chief Counsel Advice related to the treatment of Computer Software Development and Implementation Costs.

Article Capitalization & depreciation Intermediate

How to listen like a pro

This article discusses the importance of active listening and includes an exercise to do with your team.

Article Communication Intermediate

5 principles of high-quality ethics and compliance programmes

This article shares five principles of high-quality ethics and compliance programmes.

Article Ethics, integrity & professionalism

Manager Survival Series: Managing conflict

This article provides some steps to take when your employees aren’t getting along:

Article Team building Intermediate

Charitable IRA Distributions: A Great Opportunity

This article discusses what a “qualifying charitable distribution” is and explores the tax benefits of charitable IRA distributions.

Article Income Intermediate

The most common public-speaking mistakes—and how to avoid them

In this article, three experienced public speakers share common mistakes people make and identify ways to avoid them.

Article Communication Foundational

How clients can protect their tax data from hackers

This article provides suggestions on how CPAs can help taxpayers protect themselves from identity theft.

Article Identity theft & fraud Foundational

Improve your conflict management skills

Test your skills at managing conflict and learn best practices.

Article Team building Intermediate

Leadership tips for introverts

This article provides tips for introverted leaders for networking, leading teams, speaking up at meetings, and raising your profile.

Article Influence Foundational

Charitable Contributions of Artwork: An Important Primer

A number of tax planning opportunities are available when gifting artwork. This article provides some important considerations that donors should be aware of.

Article Specialized issues Foundational

Tax Considerations for Divorcing Spouses

This article outlines considerations for managing and correctly timing a marital property settlement from a tax perspective.

Article Specialized issues Intermediate