CPA-HQ Articles and Podcasts
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Don’t Let Multi-State Property Complicate Your Estate
A vacation home, rental property or future retirement residence may plan an important role in your long-term plans. However, if ...
Beyond Closing: The Role of Valuation
Business owners often turn to valuation professionals for help during the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. However, their expertise extends ...
Beyond EBITDA: Key Factors That Affect Business Value
Financial statements play a critical role in valuing businesses for mergers and acquisitions as they establish the baseline expected future ...
The Benefits of Early Health Care Planning
Making health care decisions while you’re still healthy benefits you and your family Integrating health care decisions into your estate ...
Importance of Complementary User Entity Controls in a SOC Report
Auditors likely have asked you about SOC (System and Organizational Controls) reports and complementary user entity controls (CUECs) of your ...
2026 Employee Benefit Plans: Things You Need to Know
Each year, the IRS and other governing authorities issue updates to various regulatory requirements and limits that may affect your ...
Recent Updates to the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program
Understanding the March 2025 VFCP Changes and the New Self-Correction Component The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced updates to ...
2026 Online Tax Filing & Payment Guides
Managing your taxes today often means navigating multiple online systems—at the federal and state levels. To make that process easier, ...
NCUA Deregulation Project: What Credit Unions Should Know
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is moving forward with a multi-phase Deregulation Project designed to review and modernize existing ...
Tax Season Do’s & Don’ts
A Few Simple Tips to Help Make Your Tax Preparation Smooth and Stress‑Free Tax season doesn’t have to be overwhelming ...
