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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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Tools and Aids

This section includes tools related to tax accounting.

 

The Accrual Basis to Cash Basis Worksheet

The Accrual Basis to Cash Basis Worksheet is a tool to assist you in computing the cash basis income in any given period. It can be used during the year to provide year-to-date cash basis income for planning opportunities. Learn More>>

 

Installment Sales, Long-Term Contracts and Uniform Capitalization Checklists

These checklists assist clients with issues relating to installment sales, long-term contracts, or uniform capitalization. Learn More>>

 

FASB 109 Update

This presentation on FAS 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, relates to financial statement disclosures of the tax accrual and other tax information. Learn More>>

 

AICPA CPE Course Summary on FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

A summary of the AICPA course materials on FIN 48 is available to Tax Section members. Learn More>>

 

AICPA Guide to Requesting Accounting Method Change Permission

An introduction to the ground rules for requesting permission from IRS to change accounting methods. Learn More>>