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December 28, 2007 Volume 7, Number 24 www.gscpa.org |
| New Classified Ad Service on GSCPA Web Site |
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The GSCPA has implemented a new process for placing a classified ad on the web site and in the Current Accounts newsletter. Advertisers can now upload an ad and pay for it directly on the web site. Email renewal reminders, company/firm logo upload, and ad management is also available through the new site. Advertisers can also indicate if they would like the ad to run in Current Accounts and pay for it along with the online ad. To search current ads, or to place an ad, please visit the new web site. |
| Tax Info |
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IRS Announces 2008 Standard Mileage Rates - The IRS issued the 2008 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes: 50.5 cents per mile for business miles driven; 19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes; 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations. |
| Role of CPAs Could Be Restored By H.R. 4318 |
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Representative Joe Crowley has introduced legislation to restore the proper role of CPAs as advocates for taxpayers. Rep. Crowley’s bill, H.R. 4318, would restore the role of CPAs as advocates for taxpayers by equalizing the IRS tax return reporting standards for preparers and taxpayers. Read the full story. |
| AICPA Business Solutions Workshop in Georgia |
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The AICPA, in conjunction with the GSCPA, is bringing CPE to Georgia with a one-day workshop - "Delivering on Your Trusted Advisor Status." On January 11, 2008 at the GSCPA Training Center in Atlanta, David Walker will lead the workshop. The early registration deadline is December 28. For more information and to register, please visit the web site. |
| Real Estate Section 2008 Summer Internship Program |
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The GSCPA Real Estate Section will coordinate the Real Estate Internship Program in 2008 for rising college seniors or graduate accounting students with an interest in real estate. Firms are invited to participate in this program by sponsoring an intern. For more information on how your firm can get involved, click here. For more information on the program, please contact Don Cook, sections manager, at 404-504-2935. |
| Fun In the Sun at the Annual Convention in 2008 |
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Mark your calendars now for the 2008 Annual Convention. Join your friends and colleagues at the Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort June 22-25, 2008. For more information and hotel rates, please visit the web site. |
| FASB Issues FASB Statements No. 141 (R) and No. 160 |
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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued FASB Statements No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, and No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements. Effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, the standards will improve, simplify, and converge internationally the accounting for business combinations and the reporting of noncontrolling interests in consolidated financial statements. Full story. |
| Upcoming Section Events |
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January Real Estate Roundtable |
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GSCPA Taxation GA DOR Surveys |
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In January, the GSCPA Taxation Section is meeting with the Georgia Department of Revenue and the Atlanta Office of the IRS. In order to convey the proper message to these two agencies, we need GSCPA members to fill out the 2007 Annual IRS/Georgia Dept. of Revenue surveys. These surveys will close on January 1. You can find the link to the surveys below, which should only take about 20 minutes to complete |
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CPE News |
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UPCOMING COURSES |
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UPCOMING CONFERENCES |
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2008 Healthcare Conference - Be on the Lookout for Top Healthcare Tactics |
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS: |
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2008 Spring Decision Makers Conference |
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Comments/suggestions? Please email jetzbach@gscpa.org. |