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AICPA Proposes Expanding Joint Venture with CIMA
Posted on January 13, 2016 The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) currently is working on a wide variety of initiatives to enhance the relevance and vibrancy of the profession far into the future. These initiatives include…
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IMPORTANT: Hawaii Firm Permit to Practice Renewal
Posted on December 21, 2015 ATTENTION!!! ALL CPA FIRMS WITH FIRM PERMITS TO PRACTICE SUBJECT TO RENEWAL ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2015 AS OF 4:00 P.M. ON DECEMBER 18, 2015, ONLINE RENEWAL IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE! IF YOU DID…
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Creating a "Retired CPA" Status in the Uniform Accountancy Act
Posted on November 3, 2015 OVERVIEW In September and October 2015, the AICPA Board of Directors and the NASBA Board of Directors each approved for exposure changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act and the Model Rules that would…
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IMPORTANT Notice from the Hawaii Board of Public Accountancy
Posted on October 29, 2015 ATTENTION ALL CPA FIRMS If your CPA firm performs Hawaii attest engagements, it must comply with the PEER REVIEW LAW , as outlined in Hawaii Revised Statutes ("HRS") sections 466-31 to 466-43. The…
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The CPA Profession's Approach to Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality
Posted on July 1, 2015 Since our founding, the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants (HSCPA) has been committed to helping our members achieve the highest level of quality in their performance of independent…
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Most Frequent Violations in Government Audits & Not-for-Profit Entities
Posted on June 9, 2015 The AICPA Professional Ethics Division has compiled a list of quality issues found in its investigations of government and not-for-profit entities audits over the last two years. Over that time, the…
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For the Public: Top 10 Questions to ask a Tax Preparer
Posted on January 21, 2015 Tax season is here! Here are tips you should be aware of when selecting a qualified tax preparer. You may also click on this link to help with your selection: Find a CPA
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AICPA Raises Strong Legal Concerns About IRS Voluntary Program Proposal
Posted on June 25, 2014 In the wake of Loving v. I.R.S., which prevents the Internal Revenue Service from implementing a mandatory preparer registration program for unenrolled tax preparers, the IRS is actively considering a…
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Revised AICPA Code of Professional Conduct is Now Available
Posted on June 24, 2014 From making the right determination on accepting gifts from vendors, to deciding whether it is appropriate to audit a friend’s business, CPAs face ethical concerns each day. One thing is certain:…
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Social Security Important Service Changes
Posted on March 24, 2014 Beginning August 2014, the Social Security Administration we will no longer issue Social Security number printouts in our field offices. Individuals who need proof of their Social Security number and…