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Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)

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  • April 12, 2024

Who has the best 401(k)? Occupations with high income

CPAs, doctors, and lawyers have the highest-rated 401(k)s as a result of high participation and contribution rates, a new report shows.

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Ways to network better with CPAs

A study found that after firms' current clients, accountants provide the most referrals, contributing almost 11 percent of a firm's new prospects.

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  • March 27, 2024

Women and CPAs are in focus at RIA Choreo

"It's smart to align with a proven center of influence, CPAs," an industry consultant says.

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  • September 14, 2023

You and your acronyms: Will a new designation join a long list of financial advisor titles?

The M2SD designation was launched in November 2022. Will advisors gravitate to it like they have the CFP and other titles?

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New option for Social Security training

The National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts' program qualifies for CFP and CPA continuing education credits.

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  • October 30, 2019

Senators introduce bill to ease audit requirements for small brokerages

New bill contains revisions aimed at generating more bipartisan support than previous legislation

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  • October 30, 2019

Senators introduce bill to ease audit requirements for small brokerages

New bill contains revisions aimed at generating more bipartisan support than previous legislation

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  • October 10, 2019

October is the new April for taxpayers, accountants after tax law confusion

Several provisions have made it more complicated and time-consuming to file tax returns.

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  • October 10, 2019

October is the new April for taxpayers, accountants after tax law confusion

Several provisions have made it more complicated and time-consuming to file tax returns.

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It takes a village: The value of collaborative adviser communities

Increasingly complex investor demands are driving the need to develop strong communities.

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  • February 8, 2019

Limited deduction rubs SALT into taxpayer wounds

Financial advisers bear bad news related to the state and local tax deduction that could surprise clients.

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  • September 17, 2018

LPL nabs $300 million firm from Cetera Financial

Bellingham, Wash.-based Multop Financial founder cites technology and back-office support as drivers behind the move

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Small broker-dealers seek legislative relief from annual audits

Bills introduced in House, Senate would remove PCAOB requirement.

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RIAs at odds over fees for clients’ cash balances

For many advisers, whether to charge on cash depends on how much time they are spending managing those assets. .

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  • February 25, 2016

It’s easy to become a financial adviser

All you have to do is pass the Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination and answer 72% of the questions correctly

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  • June 16, 2015

Everything you need to know about setting up a private foundation

Prospective donors will want to be ready to give both their money and their time.

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Advisers like Rubio tax plan’s simplicity, but shudder at details

Plan would cut almost all tax deductions, but also would eliminate taxes on estates and capital gains, dividends.

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  • April 13, 2015

Hidden tax benefits of continuing care retirement communities

Advisers planning for the long-term-care needs of clients should seriously consider the potential tax savings that come with these communities.

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  • April 10, 2015

Hidden tax benefits of Continuing Care Retirement Communities

Advisers planning for the long-term-care needs of clients ought to seriously consider the potential tax savings that come with continuing care retirement communities.

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Tax complexities delay distribution of 1099s

As brokerages feel pressure ramp up, forms coming later than usual.