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SRC, Certified Public Accountants, P.C. Names John Luo, Shawn Gessay as New Partners
January 15, 2025
SRC, Certified Public Accountants, P.C. is proud to announce two new partners, John W. Luo, CPA and Shawn R. Gessay, CPA, MSAT.
CT opens AI Academy as Lamont, lawmakers differ on need to regulate
January 14, 2025
Gov. Ned Lamont and Sen. James Maroney, who clashed last year and still disagree over the degree to which the state should regulate generative AI, found common ground Tuesday in the opening of the Connecticut Online AI Academy.
In case you missed it: State Single Audit Threshold Increased to $500,000
January 14, 2025
Late in last year’s legislative session, P.A. 24-132 was passed, increasing the State Single Audit threshold from $300,000 to $500,000 for nonstate entities with a fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024 or after.
SEC Announces Chief Accountant Paul Munter to Retire From Federal Service This Month
January 14, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Chief Accountant Paul Munter plans to retire from federal service effective Jan. 24, 2025. Mr. Munter joined the agency in 2019, was named Acting Chief Accountant in 2021, and was appointed Chief Accountant in January 2023.
Update: Digital assets practice aid addresses new FASB standards
January 14, 2025
The AICPA updated its digital assets practice aid to assist practitioners with newly effective FASB standards.
Visconti & Associates, P.C. Welcomes Two New Firm Members; Now Operating as Visconti Pittala & Associates
January 14, 2025
Visconti & Associates, P.C., with offices in East Haven and Venice, Florida, is pleased to announce the admission of Peter Visconti, CPA as a member of the firm in the Assurance Division and Margaret Pittala, CPA as a member of the firm in the Tax and Advisory Division. The firm is now operating as Visconti Pittala & Associates LLC.
A CFO action plan for 2025
January 13, 2025
From growing sales to cyber risk management, these are the actions finance chiefs should consider prioritizing this year.
DOL’s ‘retirement security rule’ runs into obstacles
January 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) "retirement security rule" (RIN 1210-AC02), which was scheduled to take effect this past September but has been temporarily blocked by the courts, faces doubtful prospects because of court challenges and the change in presidential administration.
DOL’s ‘retirement security rule’ runs into obstacles
January 13, 2025
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) "retirement security rule" (RIN 1210-AC02), which was scheduled to take effect this past September but has been temporarily blocked by the courts, faces doubtful prospects because of court challenges and the change in presidential administration.
Education And Housing Take Center Stage At State Capitol
January 13, 2025
The leaders of the five largest cities in the state and legislative leaders from both houses gathered Monday in separate news conferences at the Legislative Office Building to share their visions for the future of education funding and housing policy in this year’s legislative session.
How CT residents can block web tracking under new privacy provision
January 13, 2025
Connecticut consumers can now opt out of most targeted advertising and sales of their personal data by using a single tool, like a browser extension.
Proposed regulations address 401(k), 403(b) automatic enrollment requirement
January 13, 2025
Treasury and the IRS issued proposed regulations addressing certain SECURE 2.0 Act provisions, including a provision that would require most newly established 401(k) and 403(b) plans to automatically enroll eligible employees beginning with the 2025 plan year.
Treasury, IRS request comments on proposed regulations and a draft form for certain corporate separations and reorganizations
January 13, 2025
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations for corporate separations and reorganizations, including reporting requirements for multi-year corporate separations.
Who cares? Companies that care are better positioned with talent
January 13, 2025
Gallup research recently found that half of U.S. employees report that they're thriving in their lives at work and at home, but the findings shouldn't be construed as a case of the glass being half full.
Environmental bills lead start of CT legislative session
January 10, 2025
The Connecticut General Assembly kicked off its 2025 legislative session Wednesday, and lawmakers got to work quickly. Within the first 24 hours a flurry of proposed legislation was filed, ranging from authorizing a limited black bear hunting season to establishing a cybersecurity task force.
IRS announces Jan. 27 start to 2025 tax filing season; agency continues historic improvements to expand, enhance tools and filing options to help taxpayers
January 10, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service today announced that the nation’s 2025 tax season will start on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, and will feature expanded and enhanced tools to help taxpayers as a result of the agency’s historic modernization efforts.
Ransomware threat: Finance’s 4-part defense role
January 10, 2025
Finance leaders have a multifaceted role in building and funding cyber defences, including creating and testing an incident response plan.
Treasury, IRS issue proposed regulations on new Roth catch-up rule, other SECURE 2.0 Act provisions
January 10, 2025
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations today addressing several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions relating to catch-up contributions, which are additional contributions under a 401(k) or similar workplace retirement plan that generally are allowed with respect to employees who are age 50 or older.
Ohio gov signs alternative CPA licensure pathway bill into law
January 09, 2025
The move puts the Buckeye state at the forefront of the recent drive to address the talent shortage by widening on-ramps into the accounting profession.
CT Gov. Lamont’s ‘north stars’ in 2025: opportunity and affordability
January 08, 2025
In speech to kick off General Assembly session, Lamont will offer suggestions to open discussion with lawmakers.