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FinCEN final rule lessens impact on small registered investment advisers

August 30, 2024

Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a final rule that brings certain investment advisers within the standards of FinCEN's anti-money-laundering and countering-the-financing-of-terrorism (AML/CFT) programs.

  • accounting and auditing
  • business and industry
  • practice management

Former longtime CBIA economist Gioia has died

August 30, 2024

Pete Gioia, the former longtime economist of the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, has died, according to CBIA President and CEO Chris DiPentima.

  • member news
  • advocacy - state

IRS hasn't ensured audits remain low for taxpayers under $400K

August 30, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service has made little progress ensuring that Inflation Reduction Act funds are not being used to increase the audit rate for taxpayers with incomes below $400,000, according to a report.

  • federal tax

34% of U.S. employees age 50+ want to phase into retirement

August 29, 2024

While millions of older workers are aiming to delay retirement, many others are looking to begin winding down sooner than later.

  • personal financial planning

Treasury, IRS and DOE announce full applications are open for Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit

August 29, 2024

The U.S. Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Energy announced today that they received over 800 concept papers — project proposals — seeking a total of nearly $40 billion in tax credits, representing $200 billion in total project investments, for Round 2 of the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C) Program.

  • federal tax

78% of business leaders expect ROI on generative AI investments in 1 to 3 years

August 28, 2024

As the cost-benefits of generative AI for businesses come into question, new data from KPMG suggest the largest companies have a timeline to ROI.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Federal tax lien notices drop significantly at IRS

August 28, 2024

The number of notices of federal tax lien has declined significantly since 2010, according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

  • federal tax

IRS reminder: Employer educational assistance programs can still be used to help pay off workers’ student loans through Dec. 31, 2025

August 28, 2024

The Internal Revenue Service today issued a reminder that employers who offer educational assistance programs can also use them to help pay for their employees’ student loan obligations through Dec. 31, 2025.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • personal financial planning
  • practice management

The role of managing age diversity in the workplace

August 28, 2024

Organisations should consider addressing management practices and age-inclusion policies to retain talent across generations.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

GOP intensifies push for fall session to lower CT electric rates

August 27, 2024

Lamont says CT needs to find ways to boost energy supply.

  • advocacy - state

Lamont Announces $5 Million Fund For Businesses Impacted by Flooding

August 26, 2024

State officials announced new funding for businesses affected by the devastating flash-flooding that hit southwestern Connecticut last weekend, as they pledged to continue working to secure long-term federal funding to support the towns in the region as they rebuild from what has been described as a “thousand-year storm.”

  • advocacy - state

Regulators hitting auditors hard in 2024

August 26, 2024

Both the number of enforcement actions and monetary sanctions surged in the first half of this year.

  • accounting and auditing

Online tool allows residents and business owners to self-report flood damage

August 24, 2024

Connecticut residents and business owners can self-report property damage following catastrophic flooding.

  • advocacy - state

5 things I wish I knew as a CFO before starting a digital transformation

August 23, 2024

Brian May, CFO of food service company Nicholas and Company, offers a unique CFO perspective on the lessons he learned during a major digital overhaul.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

CT budget ‘guardrails’ hinder GOP plan to lower electric rates

August 23, 2024

Democrats say Republican plan is election-year stunt offering little relief.

  • advocacy - state

CFO opportunities on the rise: Key trends for aspiring leaders

August 22, 2024

Increased turnover, driven by a trend toward shorter tenures, is creating more opportunities for aspiring leaders to step into CFO roles at public companies, and women are filling those roles at an elevated level.

  • business and industry
  • diversity

CFO opportunities on the rise: Key trends for aspiring leaders

August 22, 2024

Increased turnover, driven by a trend toward shorter tenures, is creating more opportunities for aspiring leaders to step into CFO roles at public companies, and women are filling those roles at an elevated level.

  • business and industry

Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law in 2025 but Limits Employers’ Control over How it is Used

August 22, 2024

On May 28, 2024, Governor Ned Lamont signed legislation expanding Connecticut’s 2011 Sick Leave Law. The new legislation is effective on January 1st, 2025. The law covers more employees, expands the reasons under which employees may use paid sick leave, and reduces the required hours to accrue paid sick leave.

  • business and industry
  • personal financial planning
  • practice management
  • advocacy - state

Federal Judge Blocks FTC Noncompete Ban

August 22, 2024

A federal judge in Texas issued a permanent injunction against the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements Aug. 20, two weeks before the controversial regulation’s effective date.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal

To prepare to teach financial literacy, CT educators go back to school

August 22, 2024

Next Gen Personal Finance, CT Financial Scholars provide professional development to help schools meet new requirements.

  • personal financial planning
  • advocacy - state