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IRS highlights information and free resources in recognition of National Small Business Week
April 28, 2023
As part of National Small Business Week, April 30 to May 6, the Internal Revenue Service is highlighting tax benefits and resources to help those looking to start a business.
65% of Execs Say Generative AI Will Have High Impact in 3-5 Years: Weekly Stat
April 26, 2023
Generative AI creates great opportunities for organizations, however, its open nature and ease of use amplifies the risk, a KPMG partner said.
Real Estate Rethink: How CFOs Can Tackle the Company's Footprint Problem
April 25, 2023
It’s time for finance chiefs to start evaluating their real estate through a strategic lens.
Sustainable Business: 7 Practical Ideas for CFOs
April 25, 2023
CFOs play a pivotal role in determining what sustainable business management means for their organization.
Time to rebalance the TCJA for small biz
April 25, 2023
With some temporary provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act approaching their sunset, members of Congress are considering extending or making them permanent — but Anne Zimmerman believes that the act was disproportionately beneficial to large corporations at the expense of small businesses.
NASBA Extends CPA Exam Testing Window to 30 Months
April 24, 2023
In response to feedback submitted through the exposure draft, NASBA has announced that it will adopt an increased testing window of 30 months.
Seizing the opportunity to close the skills gap
March 01, 2023
There is a widening gap between the skills employers need and those workers have, recent AICPA & CIMA research found.
No Gimmicks, Just Authenticity: How To Attract Gen-Z Talent
February 24, 2023
With the smallest, most tech-focused generation ever entering the workforce, experts say changes must be made to draw Gen-Z candidates.
The number of CFOs who are women hits an all-time high
February 02, 2023
Women and racial and ethnic minorities continue their rise to executive roles, although the percentages remain low. The percentage of CFOs who are women hit an all-time high last year, and the number of female CFOs has almost doubled over the past 10 years, according to the Crist Kolder Volatility Report.
Paul Iannone and Danny Pannese write Tax Advisor magazine cover story: 10 good reasons why LLCs should not elect to be S corporations
October 06, 2022
Paul N. Iannone, CPA, J.D., MST, and Danny A. Pannese, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, CSEP, MST, both associate professors in the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, wrote the Tax Advisor magazine cover story: 10 good reasons why LLCs should not elect to be S corporations.
CT leaders mull special session for essential worker relief, gas tax
September 29, 2022
Legislative leaders are considering calling a special session after the November election
Senate Bill Would Force Large Private Companies to Register with SEC
September 27, 2022
Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island and two other Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would establish new SEC registration triggers for certain large private companies.
Connecticut CPA Magazine Excerpt: Integrating ESG Into Your Business Strategy
September 21, 2022
By Timothy P. Hedley, PhD, CPA, CFF, CFE, Executive in Residence – Fordham University, CTCPA Chair-elect, and ESG Committee Chair
‘Hero Pay' System Expected To Be Up And Running By End of Week
August 11, 2022
The crush of 30,000 applications for a $30 million program to compensate Connecticut workers who couldn’t work from home at the beginning of the pandemic is expected to be fully functional by the end of the week.
9-Steps & Ideas For Building A Strong Remote Work Culture In Virtual Teams
August 04, 2022
We designed this definitive guide to help you become a virtual work culture guru.
Survey: C-suite leaders working to increase focus on wellbeing
June 27, 2022
A Deloitte survey finds that C-suite leaders are beginning to take wellbeing more seriously, and that could serve everyone well – including leaders themselves.
For CFOs, Digital Transformation Requires Letting Go
June 08, 2022
Finance will have to learn to trust technology more and obsess over data accuracy less, say Gartner analysts.
Younger workers to employers: Increase pay and social awareness
June 08, 2022
The latest annual Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial survey rates cost of living, climate change, and work/life balance among younger workers’ top concerns.
7 Core Skills of Great CFOs
June 06, 2022
Communication, data analysis, and tech savvy are just some of the core skills needed to further the company's mission.
Is a career coach for you?
June 02, 2022
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, career coach Amber Setter worked with ambitious clients who were on an energetic career path, vying for promotions in their organizations by increasing productivity and working long hours.