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As a tax practitioner, you may have contemplated adding personal financial planning services to your practice. There is a natural progression to go from being your client's most trusted tax advisor to also being their most trusted personal financial advisor. But you have questions: will it be profitable? How do I get started? What are other CPA firms doing? All of these questions are addressed in a new research study published by the AICPA's PFP Section that can show you how to expand your services into this lucrative niche area that is a great compliment to your tax practice.

The Personal Financial Planning Section of AICPA and Moss Adams LLP are pleased to announce the results of their first joint study of CPA financial planning and advisory practices- AICPA/Moss Adams CPA Financial Planning Practice Study.

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Exempt Organizations

This section covers taxation issues for tax exempt organizations and includes professional standards and ethics; Washington legislation, regulation, and administration; tools and aids; and useful Web site links.



Filing Requirements for Miscellaneous Forms Relating to Foreign Filings
General descriptions of filing requirements for Forms 926, 5471, 3520, 3520-A, 8621, TD F 90-22.1, 8886, 8886-T, 8896, 1116, and 1118. Learn More>>


AICPA Comments on Form 990 Draft Instructions 

IRS plans to implement new Forms, effective for 2009 filing season (2008 990s). Learn More>>

 

AICPA Comments on Redesigned Form 990

September 13, 2007, AICPA comments on IRS re-designed Form 990. IRS plans to implement the new Form, effective for 2009 filing season (2008 Forms 990). Learn More>>

 

AICPA Objects to IRS Suggestions for Audit Rotation Requirement

AICPA objects to IRS suggestions for audit rotation requirement. IRS published draft of suggested good governance practices, among which was a mandatory audit firm rotation policy. Learn More>>

 

Checklist for Accountability

Take the "Accountability Challenge"! This checklist and quiz produced by Independent Sector is designed to help exempt organizations understand requirements for accountability and strengthen their transparency and governance. Learn More>>

 

Guidelines for Mandatory E-Filing of Forms 900

The AICPA offers guidance on the new mandatory E-filing requirement for some tax exempt organizations' 2005 Forms 990. Learn More>>