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Firms are using the new .cpa domain to supercharge their online presence. Here’s how.
June 14, 2022
Put a good idea in the hands of CPAs, and they’ll find innovative ways to make it even better. That’s exactly what’s happening right now with the new .cpa web domain.
2022 Top Errors from IRS
June 11, 2022
The IRS shares the errors detected during the 2022 tax filing season.
Podcast - EDs on the go — Compliance audits and other revisions
June 03, 2022
Hear about the exposure drafts directly from Nancy Miller, a PEEC member who chairs the task force responsible for the proposed code revisions related to compliance audits. Nancy and Melissa Powell, a manager in the ethics division, talk about the changes, why PEEC believes they’re necessary, and what they’d like to hear from you. Never miss an episode. You can follow Ethically Speaking at Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you stream content. Just search for “Ethically Speaking” and look for our jolly citrus logo
Is this the end of retirement as we know it?
June 02, 2022
The ‘retirement ideal’ has been changing for years. Older people are increasingly unretiring, changing the shape of this life stage.
AICPA 2022 Spring Council
May 19, 2022
An update from your delegation's trip to Austin TX to hear from AICPA on the future of the profession and to provide feedback on plans to address the issues we are facing.
Come Home Montana + Housing
May 19, 2022
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signature pledge to bring home Montana’s kids and grandkids, now backed by a $700,000 marketing campaign, has run headlong into angst over Montana’s ‘crazy real estate market.’
Protecting the Mental Health of High-Risk Populations During Quarantine
May 16, 2022
Some high-risk groups of people, such as frontline workers, those with health conditions, and children may face mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2022 Post Tax Season DOR Meeting
May 11, 2022
May 11th the State Tax Committee met with DOR staff to discuss the tax season and plans for the future.
How to Plan Now to Leave Your Business Later
April 18, 2022
It is critical to plan early so you can sell your firm when you are ready. Researching options early in the process can help you manage your transition, instead of getting stuck.
Put the ‘Success’ in Succession
April 18, 2022
Firms need to define the succession plan that best suits their needs and then live that plan well.
Tax Simplification
April 12, 2022
A long time legislative priority of the Society passed the Montana Legislature in 2021. Due to issues with federal funding, it will not be implemented until 2024.
Protect staff’s mental health with true time off
December 17, 2021
Even when staff take time off from work, many aren't truly "off." It can be difficult to shut out work when Wi-Fi and cell reception can turn any place into an office. Even when they're on paid time off, staff may feel pressure to stay available to clients and co-workers.
How CPAs and employers can support mental health
November 01, 2021
The pandemic has exacerbated struggles with anxiety and depression that require colleagues and management to respond with empathy and care.
Helping an Employee Who’s Going Through Depression
March 05, 2021
Depression in the workplace is a problem that employers may have to address. Research shows that in a given year, about 17.3 million American adults, or around 7.1% of the adult population, will experience an episode of depression.
Reimagine productivity: Working with intention
January 12, 2020
It’s fair to say life has gotten a little crazy. With the uncertainty of the financial markets and the constant barrage of news on coronavirus, we all feel a little overwhelmed. When life and work become overwhelming, it’s easy to go on autopilot.