ONLINE CPE REGISTRATION UPDATE
As NCACPA completes its system migration, registration for online CPE courses will temporarily close at 12:00 a.m. on the day prior to each program to allow for accurate attendance and CPE processing. We appreciate your understanding and will share updates once this step is no longer necessary. Please contact Solutions Support at 800-469-1352 with questions.
NCACPA would like to share the following official preliminary North Carolina election results, current as of this morning, November 9, 2016, from the association’s legal counsel. Governor Pat McCrory is expected to call for a recount; Chuck Stuber and Buck Newton may do so as well. Provisional and absentee ballots that have yet to be…
Licensed CPAs are invited to participate on a panel to help recommend passing scores for the next Exam, which launches April 1, 2017. There will be one panel per exam section, and each panel will meet for up to two days. Input from these panel meetings will be provided to the AICPA Board of Examiners…
The association would like to provide information on members whom we have been made aware are running for statewide and congressional offices this election year. Wesley Casteen, CPA, ABV, CFF, is running for the 7th District US House seat. The 7th District includes all or parts of twelve counties in southeastern North Carolina. Wesley is a…
The 2016 National Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Survey reveals that firms across every revenue band are showing solid gains in revenue and profitability, diversifying services, incorporating a greater mix of billing protocols, and exploring diverse strategies for growth. Firms are building on the successes of the last few years while proactively addressing many…
NCACPA, in partnership with AICPA, announced the recipients for the annual Women to Watch Awards, presented to this year’s winners at the Professional Women’s Conference in Cary, NC, on October 21, 2016. Theresa Drew and Stacee Rash received the “Experienced Leader” and “Emerging Leader” awards, respectively, which recognize their achievements as not only leaders in…
*As seen on Journal of Accountancy* The day-to-day responsibilities of newly licensed CPAs are changing. To keep pace, the CPA Exam is evolving, too. Starting April 1, 2017, CPA candidates will take a redesigned exam that will evaluate not just how well they understand the basics of accounting and finance, but how well they can…
The NCDOR has published its proposed administrative rules regarding market-based sourcing in the NC Register, as directed in S.L. 2016-94. In addition to the rules, the DOR has also provided examples. The rules and examples can be found here. The agency also announced a public hearing to be held at its Raleigh headquarters on October 31,…
IRS Advises Taxpayers to Prepare for Hurricanes, Floods and Other Natural Disasters WASHINGTON —The Internal Revenue Service today offered advice to taxpayers who may be affected by storms or other natural disasters. The IRS also reminded taxpayers that the agency is here to help including offering a special toll-free number to taxpayers in federally-declared disaster…
Jack Schmoll, CPA, Chair of NCACPA’s Tax Committee, shared comments on the upcoming changes from NC’s Department of Revenue. Excerpts from his original post on Connect are contained below. Please visit Connect to read comments from Jack and other tax practitioners on the pending the changes. North Carolina made dramatic sales tax changes effective March…