FICPA Podcasts

Problem Solving - What Kind of Issue is it?

Join the conversation with Steven Morrison, CPA - Partner in National Assurance Audit Quality Group at CohnReznick and Mia Thomas, CPA, CGMA - Director of Learning, Curriculum Development at FICPA discuss Problem Solving. What kind of issue is it? Accounting or assurance.

Federal Tax Update: About That Bitcoin

This week we look at:

• IRS sends out 10,000 letters on cryptocurrency, including some demanding a response

• Relief granted on three bonus depreciation elections for year that includes September 28, 2017

• Draft Schedule K-1 for Form 1120S revised to change §199A information reporting

• Letter ruling holds a partial deduction allowed for DNA tests requested by an individual

• Organization not operated exclusively for charitable purpose, §501(c)(3) status revoked retroactively

https://vimeo.com/351705614

https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2019/8/2/2019-08-05-about-that-bitcoin

 

Federal Tax Update: 1982 Tax Form Nostalgia Week

https://vimeo.com/350405287

https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2019/7/26/2019-07-29-1982-tax-form-nostalgia-week

Current Federal Tax Developments for the week of July 29, 2019: 1982 Tax Form Nostalgia

• IRS releases final regulations on §501(c)(4) notice

• Taxpayers who paid certain French taxes may have refund opportunities

• Six new compliance initiatives announced by IRS

• Minor relief granted to file superseding returns to some CPAR covered partnerships

• IRS releases a new draft version of Form 1099-NEC for the first time in 38 years

Volunteering with the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants - FICPA

Winston Churchill said "You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give." The FICPA has many opportunities to volunteer with our organization. Hear from former Chair of the Board, Gary Fracassi and Council member, Dan Henn discuss with FICPA Director of Learning - Curriculum Development, Mia Thomas on how they are involved with serving at the FICPA.  

Federal Tax Update: The Short Lived 1040 Postcard

https://vimeo.com/349128528

https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2019/7/19/2019-07-22-the-short-lived-1040-postcard

Here is the podcast for the week of July 22, 2019

• Taxpayer who failed to file a signed Form 8332 with his return was denied the dependency exemption even though he eventually got a signed form
• IRS updates list of allowed preventive care for high deductible health plans
• IRS debuts new Form 1040-SR and revises Form 1040 to get rid of the postcard on draft 2019 forms the agency released

The Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Designation for Finance & Accounting Professionals Benefits & Requirements

Morgan Watson, CPA, CGMA - FICPA Director of Business Development discusses with Mia Thomas, CPA, CGMA - FICPA Director of Learning, the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Designation for CPAs and non-CPAs. The CGMA is recognized worldwide and is the most widely held management accounting designation. CGMAs are management accountants who have reached the highest benchmark of quality and competency. This designation is powered by the AICPA and CIMA. Boost your career and influence your workplace. Hear from Morgan on who qualifies and the education requirements and experience needed to attain the CGMA designation.

Federal Tax Update: Fixing Typos Proves to Be Hard

https://vimeo.com/348024405

https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2019/7/14/2019-07-15-fixing-typos-proves-to-be-hard

Current Federal Tax Developments for the week of July 15, 2019: Typos are Hard to Catch

• Taxes-Security-Together Checklist for tax professionals issued by the IRS

• Tax Court found that taxpayer was victim of a bookkeeping error and had sent IRA rollover contribution to custodian, late rollover allowed

• IRS discovers 31 years after the fact that a typo fix never was picked up in the Code of Federal Regulations

• Frequently asked questions page issued to explain TCJA change to §704(d) partner basis limits on charitable deductions and foreign taxes

Turn Pull Shove Catch: The Key to Supporting Women and Why It Matters

Renee Dabbs, a nationally recognized business management and professional development consultant, shares with Mia Thomas, CPA, CGMA - FICPA Director of Learning, Curriculum Development about creating personal networks and advice for empowering and motivating women. Renee has a passion for elevating women in the workplace and shares her experiences and key advice on how to help you elevate yourself at work and your personal life.

Federal Tax Update: Congress Enacts the Taxpayer First Act of 2019

https://vimeo.com/346614261

https://www.currentfederaltaxdevelopments.com/podcasts/2019/7/6/2019-07-08-congress-enacts-the-taxpayer-first-act

Update for the week of July 8, 2019. This week we look at:

• The Taxpayer First Act of 2019, signed into law on July 1, 2019
• The Supreme Court decides one trust due process case is enough for a single term
• IRS proposed a change in MEP to allow a solution to the one bad apple problem
• IRS goes back to issuing guidance via website FAQs, this time for QOFs
• Employers will be able to truncate SSNs on W-2s given to employees--but not right away
• IRS finalizes regulations barring partnerships from using disregarded entities to put partners on the payroll

Transformational Leadership for the Future - Generations in the Workplace & Emotional Intelligence

Leadership Coach and Consultant, Michele Norris - Founder of Navigen Leadership discusses with Mia Thomas, CPA, GCMA - Director of Learning, Curriculum Development about innovation and authentic leadership. We now have 5 generations in the workplace - Traditionalists, Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y & Gen Z. Michele reviews with us how we all work together in a positive direction and how we need each other. Her Leadership Trust Equation for the Future at Work will open your eyes on collaboration, authenticity, transparency, vulnerability and respect all they all take time. Listen with us on how Leadership is another profession, what is happening in the workplace and what is driving change.