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With the rising prominence of social media, becoming an influencer isn't as hard as it once was. Social media levels the playing field, giving everyone an outlet to speak their minds.
In the past, LinkedIn had a restricted number of users permitted to publish articles to LinkedIn Pulse. These elite few were named Influencers. Recently, however, LinkedIn has opened this experience to anyone with an account, calling it Long-Form Post Publishing.
Taking advantage of long-form posting can establish you as a thought leader or influencer in your field. It gives you the opportunity to share your professional expertise without taking on the responsibilities of starting a blog or using other publishing platforms.Here are some tips on how to begin.
If you're interested in becoming a thought leader in your field, take look at the long-form posting function on LinkedIn. Explore the possibilities and decide if it works for you.
Have you published a long-form post on LinkedIn? Tell us your experience in the comments and share the link!
Elizabeth Rock, Specialist - Social Media and Member Engagement, American Institute of CPAs.
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In less than a decade, Millennials (born 1981-1996) are expected to make up 75 percent of the U.S. workforce. Simultaneously, nearly 65 percent of CPA Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) say that they do not expect to retire at age 65, but will work beyond that age, according to a 2012 AICPA poll.
As a result, these groups will likely work side by side for the foreseeable future. Because of this, it is critical for Baby Boomers and Millennial CPAs to find common ground in order for their organizations to succeed. One key to developing a strong relationship is focusing less on differences and more on understanding each other's unique skill sets.
But, perhaps there's something even more important than that—understanding the motives behind why each group does what it does.
For instance, Baby Boomers may be aware that many Millennials are delaying marriage, and believe it is primarily because attitudes have changed. However, 34 percent of Millennials say financial reasons are holding them back. Additionally, most Baby Boomers are aware that many Millennials carry a heavy student debt load. But they may not realize college tuition and fees have increased 559 percent since 1985, making it nearly impossible for most students to fund their education without assistance.
Learning to see eye to eye must start at the ground level, with individual CPAs reaching across generational lines and interacting as valued colleagues. If they don't, both groups may get disgruntled which can lead Millennials to leave their organizations or even worse leave the profession. It can also leave the Baby Boomers, whether they are in public accounting, business and industry, government or education, dealing with heavy staff turnover and staff morale issues. The effects of this could have far-reaching implications for not only our profession—but the economic health of the United States.
Here are some ways you can bridge the gap between these generations in the workplace:
Recognize each other's strengths—one excels at insight, the other at innovation. Baby Boomers have decades worth of wisdom and can often see the "big picture." Millennials, in contrast, might not yet have that depth and breadth of vision, but they are often ahead when it comes to technology and innovation. Millennials can help Baby Boomers remain in-demand in their fields by helping them leverage, and stay up-to-date with technology. Baby Boomers can give Millennials a leg up—helping them make important connections with clients; teaching them leadership, business and communications skills and overall, helping them see the big picture.
Develop cross-generational mentorship programs that promote a collaborative and face-to-face interaction versus a top-down approach. While it's true that Millennials often prefer using technology to collaborate versus attending face-to-face meetings, they also want and need one-to-one personal interaction and the ability to practice developing leadership skills. An excellent place for this to happen is through a mentoring program where both individuals learn from one another. Another way to strengthen professional and interpersonal bonds is to find common interests outside of work. For example you could participate in a hands-on volunteering project that you both believe in. Both Millennials and Baby Boomers will likely come away with a better appreciation for each other, and often, a more thoughtful approach to their work.
Foster mutual respect for different work styles. For decades, Baby Boomers have been ingrained in a culture where one's physical presence at the workplace—in other words, arriving to the office early and staying late—was a true measure of dedication and a step needed to get ahead. It's no wonder, then, when Baby Boomers witness their Millennial counterparts leaving the office early, they question their dedication. However, what they may not realize is that that young person is not checking out, but instead going to work remotely—first on the train, then on the bus, and later, at home before bed. Millennials in contrast, might be disillusioned attending lengthy in-person meetings in closed conference rooms, and feel little has been accomplished.
Yet, if a Baby Boomer takes the time to discuss the inherent value that results from these meetings, the Millennial might be more apt to actively engage. Many times when a Baby Boomer teaches a Millennial a task he or she has performed for years, the Millennial is able to leverage his or her technological expertise to discover a more efficient method for performing the task. In this instance, Baby Boomers should not focus on teaching Millennials how to comply with set processes, rather they should be open to new strategies and recognize and reward the Millennial's contribution.
Feeling appreciated is universal. Every employee, no matter his or her age or background, wants to know they're valued, and that's something we can all do to help each other see eye to eye—even if it is intentionally remembering to say "Thank you" or "You did a great job" or "You make me proud to work at this organization."
Donna Salter, Senior Manager- Young Member Initiatives, American Institute of CPAs.
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No dessert is more time and energy intensive than ice cream hand cranked in an old fashioned, salt-lined churner. When you're making it at home using this method, a gallon of ice cream is an all-day event made with love and a small gang of helpers. Now, imagine producing more than 12 million gallons. Those making ice cream on such a large scale have a number of additional variables to consider and may choose to incorporate sustainable practices into their business model.
Many companies are embracing the triple bottom line. Rather than solely focusing on financial information, organizations committed to sustainability are taking social and environmental aspects into account as well. Under this model, success is not only defined by a business's annual profit. The well-being of employees, the environmental impact of the company's activities and contributions to the community are also part of the overall equation representing the organization's value.
One company making sustainability a priority and reaping the benefits is Perry's Ice Cream. As a member of its board of advisors, I'm proud to say Perry's is entering its 97th year of business. Located in Akron, New York, Perry's is one of the two largest ice cream manufacturing plants in New York State and produces more than 12 million gallons of ice cream per year. Perry's formalized its sustainability program and made it a top business priority in 2011. Since then, the company incorporated sustainable business practices into all aspects of the company's operations. The AICPA recently released a case study highlighting Perry's Ice Cream's sustainability efforts.
Most businesses exist to make money, but businesses using sustainable practices have a more complex purpose that might seem counterintuitive at first glance. Why would a company embrace sustainable business practices? After speaking with CPAs and individuals in sustainability roles at organizations, we compiled the following list of reasons:
Perry's serves as an inspiration for other companies looking to embrace the triple bottom line. For a comprehensive view of Perry's Ice Cream's sustainability program, take a look at this case study.
As CPAs, we can lead these initiatives. Whether you are a CPA in business and industry or public practice, there are opportunities to discuss the benefits of embracing sustainable business practices with your colleagues or clients.
Have you witnessed a company that has benefitted from incorporating sustainable practices into their business model? Have you spoken to clients about the advantages of embracing the triple bottom line?
James C. Metzler, CPA, CGMA, Founder, Metzler Advisory Group LLC in East Amherst, NY. Jim served as AICPA Vice President - Small Firm Interests, where he led initiatives aimed at serving the needs of CPA firms including their practice success, advocacy and issues in serving private company clients. Jim serves on the Perry's Ice Cream Board of Advisors and prior to the AICPA had spent over 32 years in public practice in Buffalo, NY.
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In my eight months as chair of the AICPA Board of Directors, I've done a lot of travel and gained perspective on the size of our country and our planet. But beyond that, I've learned how business is becoming much more interconnected and how CPAs fit into a broader business ecosystem made up of other professions, clients and stakeholders. A recent trip to the other side of the world showed me just how connected our profession really is and made me optimistic about its prospects for the future.
After traveling to the World Congress of Accountants in November and countless domestic trips since, I found myself back aboard an airplane in February for a whirlwind journey to Sydney, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand, for meetings with CPA Australia and the Chartered Accountants Australia/New Zealand, respectively.My goal in meeting with the management and leadership teams of these groups was to discuss issues our organizations are facing, identify those we have in common, share solutions and discuss ways we might be able to work together. After discussing the implications of technology, the future of learning and the imperative to enhance audit quality (like the U.S., Australia has programs and resources to help ensure the highest quality work), I came away more convinced than ever that we are part of connected profession with similar challenges and opportunities regardless of location.
Lee White, the CEO of CA Australia/New Zealand, has a background as a regulator. We shared common views on the importance of strong working relationships among stakeholders, even when the issues may be adversarial. It is critical that membership organizations and regulators work together in the public interest.
I also attended two lunches with roughly 50 women who hold leadership positions at various Australian and New Zealand firms and organizations and noted that a focus on gender equality also transcends borders.
I was amazed at the similarities between my own story and the stories of these women, a trend that I've seen wherever I go. From our career paths, to the role our mentors played in our development, to our goals and aspirations, the stories and issues are the same for women whether halfway around the world or right here in the US. Gender equality has come a long way, though there's still much work to be done. It wasn't that long ago when many firms did not permit women to travel out of town on business, especially if male counterparts were assigned to the same engagement. Meeting with these women leaders reminded me of how fortunate I am to have been part of a great wave of women who have advanced in accounting during the last three decades. This wave of talent continues today and is one of many forces driving change.
Alex Malley, CEO of CPA Australia, has a television show in Australia called The Bottom Line and has interviewed several interesting and influential women, including Helen Clark – the former Prime Minister of New Zealand. Alex and I discussed the importance of women having the confidence to step into leadership positions with certainty of purpose. This attitude has great influence and sends a positive message to young female professionals, regardless of their profession or position. Each time I meet with a group of women leaders, I impress upon them the importance of confidence and the benefits that come from stepping out of their comfort zone to take measured risks. The most successful professional – man or woman – even if on the right track will get run over if they don't keep moving forward. This message has resonated in every city and every country around the world.
By the end of my trip I realized just how similar the professional landscapes are between Australia and New Zealand and the landscape in the U.S. I was struck by the overwhelming notion that our profession is on the precipice of great opportunity and, more importantly, great change. My colleagues and I shared an understanding that our profession mirrors the constant and dramatic change occurring in business. We recognized that our profession must adapt, innovate and evolve to maintain its relevance and preserve our place in the modern business ecosystem. That's as true 10,000 miles away in Australia and New Zealand as it is here at home.
Yes, it is a small world, and CPAs have a big role to play in it. After my trip to Australia and New Zealand, I'm more convinced of that than ever.
Tommye E. Barie, CPA, Chair of the Board of Directors, American Institute of CPAs.
Rich or not-so-rich, running out of money in retirement is a major concern for 57% of clients, according to results of the inaugural quarterly AICPA Personal Financial Planning Trends Survey. Initiated by the AICPA's PFP Division, the new survey seeks regular insights from CPA financial planners, provides valuable feedback on client emotions related to finances and the future, and helps trusted advisors understand where their expertise can best address client concerns.
High levels of concern over adequate retirement funding, as indicated by the first quarter 2015 survey, suggest demand is up for retirement peace of mind--a priceless service that CPAs offering personal financial planning services are uniquely qualified to provide.The four factors causing the most stress for clients included healthcare costs (76%), market fluctuations (62%), lifestyle expenses (52%) and unexpected costs (46%), such as care for aging relatives, diminished capacity, divorce, job loss or an adult child returning home.
Situations that might seem like major concerns for clients can be put into perspective with the help of a financial professional. In fact, CPA financial planners surveyed were 35% less likely to share their clients' concerns about their clients' financial futures. CPAs can alleviate their clients' stress by listening to their fears and providing a more complete outlook on the following:
Retirement planning needs can change, and no other financial professional has a better and deeper understanding of their clients' financial history, net worth and goals than a CPA. CPA financial planners are aware of their clients' ability to fund their retirement and can help them achieve their goals to live the kind of life they want to live. The added benefit of being a trusted advisor with broad knowledge and the ability to integrate tax, estate, retirement and insurance/risk management planning, along with investment planning, is that you can provide context to help clients make sound decisions toward a satisfied, fulfilling retirement.
Even if you work in business and industry or don't provide personal financial planning services, youcan help your clients, colleagues, or employees face their retirement decisions by connecting them with a CPA/Personal Financial Specialist who can help in a knowledgeable and objective manner. The AICPA's PFP Division offers a comprehensive CPA/PFS directory (findacpapfs.com) that is searchable by geographic location.
Be sure to review our PFP Trend Survey, where you'll find a summary of the most recent results, a survey video and other resources. We'll add more survey results throughout the year, so check back for updates.
Dan Snyder, CPA, Senior Technical Manager- PFP Division, American Institute of CPAs.
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While companies that most effectively use disruptive technology continue to make headlines -- and profit -- many organizations have a heightened interest in innovation. Their staff are being asked to focus on future growth opportunities rather than defending the status quo; embrace failure through small and quick learning experiments; and reinvent business models to create value for their customers and themselves.
My colleagues and I on the AICPA's Innovation team seek to drive member value by encouraging staff to work collaboratively to convert ideas into new services. We're here to help foster a culture of innovation across the profession.Organizational change and new value creation begin with people. However, some people have difficulty fully tapping into their natural curiosity or harnessing their creative problem solving potential.
Is your organization struggling to innovate successfully? If so, you're not alone. A study by CPA.com found 58% of CPAs agreed that it is important to create a culture of innovation and learning through minor failures. The study also found that 10% of CPA firms view themselves as innovative and 82% recognize they need to better understand innovation. This gap reveals an opportunity for the profession to more readily embrace innovation.
An informal poll conducted on aicpa.org found that 79% of respondents believe innovation is very important for the accounting profession. Skills associated with innovation that CPAs struggle with the most seem to be generating ideas (43%), leadership and influence (20%), and communicating (18%). The biggest challenges for firms to innovate are lack of resources (30%) and lack of support from management (26%).
I've developed a simple formula to help you be more innovative and foster change within your organization:
Investigate - like a detective, look for clues, trends, opportunities
Dive - educate yourself and ask questions
Envision - see new possibilities, new realities, what could be
Apply - do something, execute, follow through
Let's take a closer look...
Nearly all innovations begin with curiosity. To be more innovative, find something that intrigues you, then look for trends and observations about it. Develop a curiosity for something of interest. Perhaps you don't even know what you're looking for yet. Check out the Seven Sources of Innovation, first published by Peter Drucker in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. It discusses investigating unexpected successes, changes in the market, changes in demographics, unexpected failures and other topics.
Once you've found at least one area of interest, dive deeply into it. Ask questions, conduct research, host focus groups, do surveys and educate yourself. Share your newfound knowledge with colleagues to encourage discussion and collaboration. This can aid their understanding, drive their curiosity, and help you identify more pertinent questions to research.
Once you deeply understand an area of opportunity, envision a new reality or alternate future. How can you apply knowledge of other industries to create a different reality at your organization? If you could change one thing based on your understanding and research, what would it be? Your ideas should focus on the area of opportunity and be informed by your research.
This is the hardest part of innovation. Take action and apply your ideas. Test all or part of them in the marketplace. Don't get discouraged if they don't work right away. Investigate any failures and learn from them so that the next iterations will be better.
When you and your staff are innovating within your business, even incremental changes can have a big impact. As you use this framework, communicate with your colleagues and share what you learn. Increasing dialogue with customers and coworkers will build trust, cohesion and influence, thus facilitating the change that you seek by being more innovative.
Mark Brooks, Senior Manager – Innovation, American Institute of CPAs.
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Throughout the year, I talk with practitioners from around the country to understand their pain points. They're often relieved to hear that other firms are grappling with similar issues and the challenges they face are among the top concerns for the profession as a whole. These discussions help inspire the solutions my team -- the AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) -- creates for our firm members. Another important source of information for practitioners and the AICPA is the PCPS 2015 CPA Firm Top Issues Survey, which gathers information from practitioners nationwide to identify the concerns at the top of firm leaders' agendas.
The results of this year's survey were released on June 9 at the AICPA Practitioners Symposium & TECH+ & Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) Summit in Orlando, Fla. The survey responses are organized by practice size, with top five lists for each of the following sized firms:
The 2015 findings indicate that staffing has become a key concern again for firms now that they are benefitting from the economic recovery and enjoying sufficient demand for services. A focus on issues such as succession and the future of their practices also shows they're considering how best to ensure their firms' continued success. Those are both positive signs for the profession.
For many years, firms of virtually all sizes cited staffing concerns as their most pressing issue. That changed during the recession, when getting and keeping clients dominated top issues lists. While firms of each size have a unique perspective, in 2015, a significant number of the problems cited by firms of all sizes revolve around one core issue: finding and keeping talented people who can perform high-quality services and carry the firms' success into the future. Given this is a perennial problem, this year's survey can inspire practitioners to try new approaches and begin to reinvent the way they practice. Another concern that might provoke firms of all sizes to rethink how they handle their practice is workload compression. Historically a concern for firms of smaller sizes, compression rose to the top five list for firms of every size this year. After seeing shortened busy seasons year-over-year, firms may be feeling increased pressure to evaluate creative ways of juggling a large volume of work in a tighter timeframe.
What are your firm's first steps to solving your key issues? Below are six ideas and the appropriate PCPS tools and resources to help you get started.
1. Get a big picture view. To map out your firm's future, create a strategic plan. As part of your brainstorming, consider creative new ways to work with clients, including potential new service offerings that can be performed throughout the year. To navigate trends and new developments, use the PCPS Firm inMotion e-Toolkit, which highlights innovative best practices regarding firm culture and strategy, staff development, use of technology and serving clients.
2. Streamline your client roster to avoid workload compression. This will allow you to devote valuable time only to the clients who best suit your firm—and lower your stress significantly. Among the PCPS team's strategy and planning resources is a client evaluation tool that allows firms to use criteria such as profitability, referral source, additional potential services and payment timeliness to assess their most valuable clients and identify ones that may be adding more distractions -- and eating up staff time -- without offering commensurate benefits.
3. Develop new ways to recruit. Use an interactive online career fair) to find experienced talent without leaving the office. Or you can build a free profile on Accountingfly's online job board, designed for interns and recent college grads. PCPS firms even get additional concierge support to build a dynamic profile and job postings.
4. Define owner expectations. The Human Capital Center houses a number of resources for PCPS members to use to help clarify roles and responsibilities across the firm and create a definitive career path that will reassure the most promising professionals about their future prospects. Use the PCPS Partner Accountability Guide to help set realistic goals for each owner, encourage a team (rather than a silo) approach and identify rewards and consequences. The Firm Competency Model might also help you set expectations for staff members.
5. Create or update a succession plan. Are you or your partners nearing the transition into retirement? For tools you can use, turn to the PCPS Succession Planning Resource Center which includes a practice continuation agreement template and two newly added tools – a succession readiness assessment and a succession timing calculator, just to name a few
6. Concentrate on growth. Even though many of the top issues relate to staffing, bringing in new clients is a constant agenda item for firms. CPAs can turn to the PCPS Practice Growth and Client Service Center for tools to help ignite their practice development efforts.
Is it time for your firm to find innovative answers to nagging questions? Check out the survey and the related resources and get inspired to find new solutions. The AICPA Private Companies Practice Section webpage is a great place to get started.
Natasha V. Schamberger, CPA, Associate Director - Firm Services, American Institute of CPAs.
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Many CPA financial planners have had the heartbreaking experience of seeing a client, or a client's loved one, end up in an assisted living, skilled nursing or memory care facility due to cognitive decline. Although this is a difficult time for the patient's family, CPA planners and tax practitioners are in a unique position to help them understand the tax treatment and possible deductions for expenses incurred at these facilities.
Alzheimer's, a type of dementia and a degenerative disease that leads to death, is one of the most common examples of cognitive decline. At advanced stages, the patient can no longer live safely on his or her own, and may have to move into a care facility. If certain conditions are met, the cost of living at the facility, including room and board, is deductible as a healthcare expense. For those aged 65 and older, medical expenses must exceed 7.5% of adjusted gross income in 2015 and 2016 in order to be deductible. The threshold increases to 10% in 2017.
According to IRS Publication 502, qualified long-term care services include "… maintenance and personal care services that are 1) required by a chronically ill individual, and 2) provided pursuant to a plan of care prescribed by a licensed healthcare practitioner."
A chronically ill individual includes someone with severe cognitive impairment needing "substantial supervision to be protected from threats to health and safety." In addition, a taxpayer may "include in medical expenses the cost of meals at a hospital or similar institution if a principal reason for being there is to get medical care."
Example: Tom, age 72, was diagnosed with severe cognitive problems by a licensed psychologist performing a neuropsychological test. Single, with no relatives, Tom was placed under court-ordered guardianship and moved into an assisted living facility for his own safety. His primary care doctor provided the plan of care. The entire cost of Tom's stay at the facility was deductible as a healthcare expense on his federal tax return.
What most families of Alzheimer's patients do not realize is that the cost of staying at the facility is a tax-deductible expense. In some cases, the facility may send a letter to family members and guardians providing general information on the deductibility of the expense. The facility also usually cautions the family to seek out the advice of a tax practitioner.
That's where your role as a CPA financial planner or tax practitioner comes in. You can help your clients understand the tax treatment for these types of expenses because a favorable tax treatment can help reduce the overall costs of care.
For more information, refer to IRS Publication 502: Medical and Dental Expenses (2014) and IRS Notice 97-31, letter to Rep. Edward Markey (now Senator) from Kimberly L. Koch, IRS Senior Technician Reviewer.
PFP Section members, including CPA/PFSTM credential holders, have access to a robust suite of retirement planning resources, including my The CPA's Guide to Financing Retirement Healthcare—a handbook explaining the basic rules of Medicare and paying for long-term care—along with planning tools and appropriate adviser responses to commonly asked client questions. Non-members can download a free excerpt of the guide.
James Sullivan, CPA/PFS, Core Capital Solutions, LLC. James has been a personal financial planner and investment manager for almost 30 years. His practice focuses primarily on seniors—those about to retire or those who have already retired. He has written more than 60 articles on a variety of retirement planning topics and also writes a monthly column on aging for the AICPA newsletter, CPA Insider.
This year, taxpayer identity theft took a maliciously clever turn: phony tax returns were filed that looked very much like the taxpayers' previous years' returns. Standard pattern deviation software would not catch this type of filing. How could this happen?
It turns out that rather than just using stolen names, birthdates, street addresses and Social Security information to file tax returns with made-up numbers, criminals used the stolen information to access the taxpayers' previous returns to make up believable numbers to file for tax refunds. The criminals were successful in about 100,000 out of approximately 200,000 attempts to acquire taxpayer information on the Get Transcript section of the IRS website, which requires other personal verification questions that only the taxpayer is supposed to know.
While the number of affected individuals (.07% of taxpayers) is relatively small considering the over 145 million individual income tax filings yearly, multiple years per person appear to have been downloaded, and to the people affected, being victimized is very stressful. The IRS will send letters to about 200,000 affected taxpayers, who, even if they were unaffected this tax season, may be at risk next tax season or in other areas of their identity like potential credit theft. What should a CPA do when a client gets a letter regarding identity theft?
When a client's identity is stolen (or yours), you may find yourself having a lot of work to do in a very short time to minimize the damage. Nearly all credible articles that address identity theft recommend that you report the theft, or even the suspected theft, to the local law enforcement authorities. Upon completing a report, the victim should get a case number. This case number is important because it will be requested by the IRS, the victim's insurance company if applicable and, possibly, credit reporting agencies. While identity theft is becoming more common (and arguably nearly routine in some places like Florida), the experience level of local law enforcement varies. Some authorities will offer to run a criminal record check on the victim, but if the authorities do not, consider asking for one.
Here's the thing: if I stole your driver's license and got caught while, say, driving under the influence, the identification that I could pull out might not be my own. It could be yours. So, if your identity has been stolen, it's possible that it was used to create other forms of identification like licenses, credit cards, Social Security cards, etc. that the thief may turn over if caught committing a crime. The false criminal record may be cleared, but this process is complicated and time consuming, perhaps affecting the victim's ability to get or hold a job, rent an apartment or get new credit. You will sleep better knowing that your name is clear of criminal charges; thus, you should ask the police to run a criminal record check if you ever suspect you are the victim of identity theft.
Also, while experts are sending you to the police, occasionally the authorities are the problem. For example, a Tax Notes Today article reported that a New York police officer and registered return preparer since 2008 pled guilty to identity theft tax fraud (2013 TNT 154-19). Another officer was charged with identity theft in Florida in 2013. And, in May of this year, an IRS special agent in Alabama was indicted for using names, Social Security numbers and other personal information obtained from his job at the IRS to file tax returns with an outside partner.
The point of these examples is not to dissuade the victim from filing a police report. The victim will need the help of authorities to minimize the damage of the identity theft. The point of these stories is to mentally prepare the victim for the probability that identity thefts can happen from surprising sources and a long, unsettling process sometimes follows the discovery of identity theft. That is, the victim should "prepare to be surprised."
The bottom line: When first learning of an identity theft, victims should file a police report, but remain aware that the damage may not be contained and may continue to come from unsuspected places. Victims should also ask that the local police run a full criminal records check to make sure that the victim's name has not been used falsely to commit a crime.
For more guidance, resources and the latest news on identity theft, visit our Identity Theft Information and Tools page.
Dr. Betty Thorne is Professor of Statistics and Director of Undergraduate Business Student Success in the School of Business Administration at Stetson University, DeLand, FL. She is Stetson University's 2015-2016 Christian R. Lindback Chair of Business Administration, a position of honor and distinction. Dr. Thorne has been a victim of identity theft and identity fraud.
Valrie Chambers, CPA, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Accounting at Stetson University in Celebration, FL. She has over a decade of public accounting experience as owner/partner-in-charge of a CPA firm in Houston that specialized in advising small business owners. Dr. Chambers has been published in numerous journals and received the Texas Society of CPAs Outstanding Accounting Educator Award for mid-sized Texas universities in 2012. She has volunteered for the AICPA and the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Corpus Christi.
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FINALLY! This is the year that we get tax reform done. More than 26 years since the last tax reform, the stars are finally aligned: the Democrats and Republicans in Congress and the Administration all agree the tax code is too complex and needs to be fixed. Oh wait, that was 2012, and surprisingly (not) tax reform did not happen, but Washington will get it done in 2013. No, of course that did not happen either. Clearly tax reform would not happen in 2014 because it was a mid-term election year, but just wait until 2015, that will be the year for comprehensive tax reform, because after all, we now have one party leading both houses of Congress. OK, maybe not comprehensive reform in 2015, but you just wait until 2017…that will be the year!Are you getting tired of the tax reform discussion? Do you have "Tax Reform Fatigue (TRF)?" Do you believe tax reform will ever happen? Each year, Congress forms working groups, holds hearings, puts out discussion drafts, maybe even produces a bill to reform the tax code. Taxpayers, stakeholders and other affected parties spring into action to fight for their favorite position or defend any change to "their" deduction. Congress and the Administration find that comprehensive tax reform decisions are hard and, therefore, nothing happens. Then we move to the next year and repeat the process. Yes, I believe I have Tax Reform Fatigue.
However, I do believe that comprehensive tax reform will eventually happen. Why? Because it is just too important not to happen. We all know the reasons: the current tax code is too complex; makes our businesses less competitive internationally; picks winners and losers among taxpayers; creates enforcement challenges for the IRS and, quite frankly, is becoming (or already is) unmanageable. Fourteen different education incentives? And don't get me started on the AMT!
The AICPA has consistently supported tax reform simplification efforts because we are convinced such changes will significantly reduce taxpayers' compliance costs and encourage voluntary compliance through a better understanding of the rules. We also urge conformity with our Principles of Good Tax Policy and the evolution of a tax system that is balanced, fair to all, administrable, economically efficient, transparent and neutral in its effect on economic activity.
With those principles in mind, the AICPA has testified at congressional hearings; met informally with members of Congress and staff to discuss ideas; provided written comments on improvements needed for information returns, identity theft prevention, and tax penalties, as well as reform of bewildering tax rules for education, small business and pass-through tax benefits. We also constantly monitor tax reform activity to better position the AICPA to advocate for these principles.
So, despite the repeated ups and downs, the AICPA is committed to remaining engaged in the process, offering unbiased facts and analysis and proposals that reflect the principles we uphold.
For example, we recently submitted technical recommendations to the Senate Finance Committee Tax Reform Working Groups that called for, among many others, proposals to provide:
In addition, our volunteer tax experts developed a Compendium of Legislative Proposals that contains over 30 non-controversial ways Congress can improve simplicity and fairness in the Internal Revenue Code.
While many of us suffer from TRF, the issue is too important to give up on. We are hanging tough to make sure the profession's voice is heard when reform truly takes off. So take two aspirin and wait until next year…that will be the year! And if any of you have other prescriptions to overcome the fatigue, please share.
Jeffrey Porter, CPA, is the founder and owner of Porter & Associates in Huntington, W.Va. He is also immediate past chair of the AICPA Tax Executive Committee and chair of the AICPA Tax Reform Task Force. He has testified several times before Congress and the IRS on tax administration and reform issues.
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Director: James W. Horne Starring: Iris Meredith Victor Jory
Editor's NoteIris Meredith stars in this action-packed and suspense full thriller based on books written by the famous author Edgar Wallace. Castles, dungeons, and mideval treasures set the scene for this 15-chapter serial about the mysterious hero, The Green Archer.
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|Iris Meredith
|James Craven
|Jack Ingram
|Robert Fiske
|Forrest Taylor
|Victor Jory
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JohnnyVac SuperLux Central Vacuum Cleaner Power Unit - For Homes Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft.$499.00This is the JohnnyVac PowerLux Central Vacuum Cleaner Power Unit, designed for up to 5,000 sq. ft, or 5-6 inlets total. Can Use 440H HEPA Bags or Bagless Configuration. Learn More
Johnny Vac 202H Hydrogen HEPA Vacuum Bags (3 pack) - Johnny Vac Canister Vacuum Bags 202H (3 pack)$11.95
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These are filtering, well made OEM Johnny Vac Canister Vacuum bags with 3 total bags in one pack. These vacuum bags offer superior quality and because they are genuine will fit perfectly every time. With the Johnny Vac bags composition being mostly cloth like, these bags will capture and prevent the re-circulation of harmful particles while still allowing the Johnny Vac vacuum to operate at maximum capacity.Learn More
JohnnyVac PowerLux Central Vacuum Cleaner Power Unit - For Homes Up to 3,500 Sq. Ft.$400.00JohnnyVac PowerLux Central Vacuum Cleaner Power Unit - For Homes Up to 3,500 Sq. Ft. Learn More
JohnnyVac PowerLux X2 Central Vacuum Cleaner Power Unit - For Homes Up To 12,000 Sq. Ft.$750.00JohnnyVac PowerLux X2 Central Vacuum Cleaner Power Unit - For Homes Up To 12,000 Sq. Ft. Learn More
Filter 3-pack for Roomba$9.99Replacement filters for iRobot Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Robots. Filters maintain Roomba's cleaning performance while reducing infiltration of dust, pollen and other allergens into the air you breathe. For best results, filters should be replaced Learn More
Roomba(r) Scheduler Upgrade Item #5102$24.20Upgrade your Roomba to clean automatically at preset times. Includes Scheduling Remote; Self Charging Home Base; and one Virtual Wall Scheduler to keep Roomba cleaning where you want, when you want. STANDARD FEATURES Learn More
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iRobot Roomba 780 Robotic Vacuum$599.99
Do you want to liberate yourself from the unpleasant cleaning chore? Today you can choose to buy a robotic vacuum cleaner that will perform autonomous vacuuming for rooms in your home. Shaped like discs and sitting low to the floor, there are a wide variety of robotic vacuum cleaners that you can use at your home. The iRobot Roomba 780 Robotic Vacuum features Dirt Detect™ Series 2 technology that enables concentrated cleaning to tackle dirt in the dirtiest sections of your house. Its state-of-the-art touchpad ensures that you control this revolutionary cleaning system with the touch of your fingertips. Lightweight at just 8.40 lb, it also features an advanced cleaning head designed with pet owners in mind, an AeroVac™ Series 2 Bin and dual HEPA air filters for capturing the tiniest dust particles. The technological features such as iAdapt® Responsive Navigation Technology will leave you amazed at the cleaning capability of this compact yet powerful cleaning system.
Advanced Power System APS Battery for Roomba 500 Series 80501$99.99The APS Battery powers Roomba for up to 120 minutes of continuous clean up. Keep two batteries on hand to double the cleaning time. This APS Battery is compatible with Roomba Learn More
Bristle Brush 3-pack for Roomba(r) 500 Series Item #81701$60.99Replacement bristle brushes for all iRobot Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Robots. Each brush comes with end caps and bearingsSTANDARD FEATURES* Replacement bristle brush for iRobot Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Robots * Innovative design effect Learn More
Brush Cleaning Tool for Roomba(r) 500 Series Item #80901$8.10STANDARD FEATURESHandy, easy-to-use cleaning tool slides over Roomba's bristle brush to quickly remove hair and debris.WHAT'S IN THE BOXCleaning tool for iRobot Roomba 500 Series bristle brush Learn More
Faceplate for Roomba(r) 500 Series Robots, Silver Item #84301$30.99Change the look of your iRobot Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Robot to match your home decor. Faceplates easily snap on to all Roomba 500 Series models. WHAT'S IN THE BOX* 1 Silver Faceplate for Roomba 500 Series robot Learn More
Flexible Brushes for Roomba(r) 500 Series (3-pack) Item #81801$37.00Set of three flexible rubber beater brushes for iRobot Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaing Robots. Includes replacement bearings for each brush.STANDARD FEATURESSet of three replacement beater brushes (rubber) for iRobot Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Rob Learn More
Home Base(tm) for Roomba 500 Series Item #80301$71.99Be certain that your iRobot Roomba Learn More
Home Base(tm) with Fast Charger for Roomba(r) 500 Series Item# 82101$87.00Be certain that your iRobot Roomba Learn More
Maintenance Kit for Roomba(r) 500 Series Item #81401$39.49Maintenance Kit for Roomba 500 Series includes replacement bristle brush with end caps and bearings, flexible beater brush with bearings, side brush with screw, three reusable filters and a brush cleaning tool. Compatible with all Roomba 500 Series models Learn More
Power Charger for Roomba(r) 500 Series Item #80701$23.94Fast charging power supply charges Roomba 500 Series Vacuum Cleaning Robots in three hours. Connect directly to the robot or use with the iRobot Roomba 500 Series Home Base Learn More
Roomba 1 Cleaning Tool item #11265$12.99Helpful tool enables you to remove and clean Roomba's brushes to maintain optimal cleaning performance. Learn More
Roomba 500 Series HEPA Filter With Opti-Filt Technology$19.95Product FeaturesWorld's first HEPA type filter for Roomba! Learn More
Roomba Advanced Power System (APS) Fast Charger item #4902$55.13The time-saving Advanced Power System (APS) Fast Charger cuts Roomba Red's charging time in half. Connects to the robot to charge APS battery in less than 3 hours. (Roomba Red can take up to 7 hours to charge without APS Fast Charger.) Learn More
Roomba Aqua Glide Hard Floor Cleaning Pad Kit 4020-1001$19.95Product Features Learn More
Roomba Brush Cleaning Tool Item #11265$12.00This new is tool is a slightly different design then the older tool. Very similar however.Product DescriptionHelpful tool enables you to remove and clean iRobot Roomba Learn More
Roomba Main Beater Brush (rubber) item #11238$17.00Replaces main beater (rubber) brushon all current Roomba models. STANDARD FEATURES Replacement beater (rubber) brush for current Roomba models Learn More
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2 U.S. Code § 1850 - Compensation of registered nurses
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective on the first day of the first applicable pay period which begins on or after December 27, 1974, the positions of registered nurses compensated under appropriations for Capitol Buildings, Senate Office Buildings, and House Office Buildings, shall be allocated by the Architect of the Capitol at not to exceed grade 12 of the General Schedule.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective January 1, 1975, none of the funds appropriated to the Architect of the Capitol shall thereafter be available for any nursing position unless the position is occupied by a Registered Nurse: Provided, That such provision shall not be applicable to the present incumbents of such positions.
Source(Pub. L. 93–554, title I, ch. III, Dec. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1777; Pub. L. 101–520, title I, § 109,Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2269; Pub. L. 103–283, title I, § 103,July 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 1435.)
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The General Schedule, referred to in text, is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section was classified to section 166b–2 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1,Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
1994—Pub. L. 103–283substituted "at not to exceed grade 12" for "to grade 11" in first par.
1990—Pub. L. 101–520substituted "grade 11" for "grade 10" and struck out "and compensated initially at the same steps in such grade, currently in effect for their present grades, so long as such positions are held by the present incumbents" after "General Schedule" in first par.
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Updated: 01/18/2008 - Summitt's squad avenges previous Lexington defeat
Updated: 01/18/2008 - Summitt's squad avenges previous Lexington defeat
Updated: 01/17/2008 - Bruce Pearl A record 27 Lady Vol regular season games are slated for television this season. The No. 2-ranked Lady Vols continue SEC play by taking on Arkansas, Thursday, January 24, 2008, LIVE on My VLT2 Knoxville and WUXP Nashville.
Updated: 01/17/2008 - Candace Parker and company look to avenge Lexington defeat
Posted: 01/17/2008 - The blood drive will take place Monday, January 21 from 8:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Medic Regional Blood Bank.
Updated: 09/04/2008 - Also, 2008 Dick Vitale Gala To Feature Pat Summitt & Bob Knight
Posted: 01/16/2008 - Annual Induction Ceremony Will Be March 15th...
Posted: 01/16/2008 - "This will be a very special night for me because I have been around hockey in Knoxville for so long, and have seen the sport grow so much in this area. It will be great to see so many people that fostered that growth together in one place," said Mike Murray, president and general manager for the Ice Bears.
Updated: 01/16/2008 - The Volunteer State is emerging as a hoops hotbed
Posted: 01/16/2008 - Cowboys assistant signs four-year contract
Posted: 01/15/2008 - The league will move from a 52-game regular season schedule to a 60-game regular season.
Updated: 01/16/2008 - "It's hard turning that down. Even the second round or third round, it's a dream."
Updated: 01/16/2008 - The Tennessee Titans dismissed offensive coordinator Norm Chow on Tuesday after a season of struggling to score points and reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2003.
Updated: 01/15/2008 - Find a link to the tune about Coach Pearl by clicking on this story.
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Posted: 01/14/2008 - Both Vols & Lady Vols Remain In The Top-10.
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Updated: 01/14/2008 - No suspensions, but some harsh words from Coach Fulmer after two UT football players are charged with drug possession Friday. Another player, and a recruit were also in the car.
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Updated: 01/13/2008 - Manning's quest for a repeat Super Bowl championship denied.
Updated: 01/13/2008 - Fulton's Terrance Cobb named the game's MVP as the Eastern Tennessee high school all-stars beat Eastern Kentucky 23-13.
Updated: 01/13/2008 - Tennessee uses 23-5 run in the second half to take control.
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Posted: 03/06/2014 - Former Alabama Stars Derrick Thomas and Bobby Humphrey on Ballot.
Posted: 03/06/2014 - Late Error Dooms Tigers at Riverwalk Stadium.
Updated: 03/05/2014 - Capital City Classic Rained Out; Moved to Tonight
Updated: 03/05/2014 - Saban: 10-second rule for safety, not getting edge
Posted: 03/05/2014 - Newsome Becomes Third Player from State of Alabama to Be Enshrined in H.S. Hall of Fame.
Posted: 03/05/2014 - Crimson Tide Rally Falls Short in Lexington.
Posted: 03/05/2014 - Proposal Could Go Before Playing Rules Oversight Committee on Thursday.
Posted: 03/04/2014 - Ashley Williams Named to SEC All-Freshman Team
Posted: 03/03/2014 - Crimson Tide Forward Key in Wins Over Ole Miss and Auburn.
Posted: 03/02/2014 - No. 21 Alabama Baseball Explodes for 21 hits in 12-6 win over No. 10 UL-Lafayette
Posted: 03/02/2014 - Softball Falls in Crimson Classic Finale to Florida State, 5-1
Posted: 03/01/2014 - Randolph leads Alabama past Auburn, 73-57
Posted: 02/23/2014 - Wade Wass' 10th Inning Single Clinches Series for Alabama, 3-2
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Posted: 02/19/2014 - Grant: Alabama's Jacobs taking leave of absence
Posted: 02/17/2014 - Alabama says running back Hart no longer on team
Posted: 02/16/2014 - No. 21 Baseball Takes Series against Saint Louis with 9-3 Win on Sunday
Posted: 02/15/2014 - Men's Basketball Falls at South Carolina, 67-66
Posted: 02/14/2014 - A-Day admission will be free to the public
Posted: 02/11/2014 - Trevor Releford helps snap Alabama's 4-game losing streak by nailing a 3-pointer with .6 seconds remaining.
Posted: 02/11/2014 - Dates, times set for four-state Crimson Caravan tour featuring Nick Saban
Posted: 02/07/2014 - Alabama Ties Record with Four Players on 2014 Hogan Award Watch List
Posted: 02/06/2014 - Bama's early arrivers hoping to get head start
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"Convenient location right across the street from my destination. Friendly and helpful attendant. Garage closes at 8pm, not 10pm per the ParkWhiz info on this facility. Recommend parking if you can park on the ground level or roof. They also have parking in the lower level where I had to park. There was only one other vehicle down there. It was well enough lit, and the ramp was wide enough for my small SUV. However it was very damp with puddles of water and had a dank, sewer gas like odor permeating the entire level."
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Nearby destinations: Auditorium Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends, The Chicago Club, Hilton Hotel, Chicago Hilton Towers.
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1997 Ford Windstar Minivan LX 3dr Minivan
Blown head gasket from failed sensor. Body scratches very easily, and visibly! Rack in constant need of readjustment. When driving on the hwy, feels like there is a sail attached to the roof. Very poor turning radius. Fix or Repair Daily. Never Ford. Never again.
An engine compartment so badly designed that even a mechanic has trouble refilling the fluids.
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