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• IR-2023-151 IRS Hawaii wildfire victim

  Posted on August 18, 2023 IR-2023-151, August 18, 2023 IRS: Hawaii wildfire victims qualify for tax relief; October 16 deadline, other dates postponed to February 15 The IRS today announced expansive tax relief for Hawaii…

• Maui Unemployment Application

  Posted on August 17, 2023 Employees adversely impacted by the Maui wildfires can apply for unemployment. Below are also flyers in other languages regarding UI assistance. In addition to calling the Call Center listed on the…

• FEMA NEWS: FEMA Launches Web Page to Dispel Myths, Address Rumors and Answer FAQs

  Posted on August 17, 2023 After a disaster, rumors and myths can harm disaster survivors by causing confusion and can even prevent people from seeking assistance. To address this problem, FEMA recently launched a rumor control…

• COVID-19 Resources

  Posted on January 13, 2021 •CPA Business Funding Portal: www.cpaloanportal.com •AICPA PPP resources www.aicpa.org/sba •SBA Dynamic Small Business Search: https://web.sba.gov/pro-net/search/dsp_dsbs.cfm •Local chambers : …

• Public Accounting Firm Hiring Model Shifts: AICPA 'Trends Report'

  Posted on August 13, 2019 Undergraduate accounting enrollments were second highest on record in 2017-2018 AICPA is working with key stakeholders on programs to strengthen pipeline of talent entering the profession Rapid ad…

• IRS Warns Tax Pros of New Scam Posting as Professional Associations

  Posted on May 24, 2018 Public Contact: 800.829.1040 IRS warns tax pros of new scam posing as professional associations IRS YouTube Videos: Phishing/Malware -- English Why Tax Professionals Need a Security Plan -- English…

• Disaster Relief for Practitioners

  Posted on September 20, 2017 The AICPA Tax Teams have compiled comprehensive information about disaster relief and the effects on tax filing and tax planning to help practitioners. Here are some resources to help you answer…

• IMPORTANT NOTICE: All CPA Firms Subject to the Hawaii Peer Review Requirement

  Posted on September 21, 2016 IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM THE HAWAII BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY TO ALL CPA FIRMS THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE HAWAII PEER REVIEW REQUIREMENT Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (“HRS”) section…

• DCCA Proposes Professional Fees Increase

  Posted on April 11, 2016 The Professional and Vocational Licensing Division (PVL) is a statewide agency of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA). It assists the 49 professional boards, commissions, and…

• IMPORTANT FOR FIRMS: Mandatory Peer Review

  Posted on February 6, 2016 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE HAWAII BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY MANDATORY PEER REVIEW CPA firms that are required to obtain a Hawaii permit and perform Hawaii attest engagements must comply with…