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Elder Care, Estate Planning, and Your Accounting Practice
Elder Care, Estate Planning, and Your Accounting Practice

Pennsylvania has one of the oldest populations among the states; as of 2020, PA ranked number 9 in the nation, with 19.1% of its population over 65. Given these statistics, it is important for every CPA or accountant in Pennsylvania to be familiar with key issues regarding elder care and estate... Continue Reading

Date posted07/15/2023


Help Small Business Owners Know Their Key Accounting Numbers
Help Small Business Owners Know Their Key Accounting Numbers

Pennsylvania is friendly to small businesses and entrepreneurs. These entrepreneurs need accountants to help them navigate their financial records and avoid financial mistakes that can doom their companies. As an accounting, tax, and financial expert, you are in the position to educate your... Continue Reading

Date posted06/20/2023


Become an Expert Accountant for a Niche
Become an Expert Accountant for a Niche

As an accountant in Pennsylvania, you have expertise that most people do not have. Your knowledge of finances, taxes, financial reports, and federal and Pennsylvania tax law makes you a critically important partner for your clients’ financial success, whether they are businesses or... Continue Reading

Date posted05/24/2023


Tax Issues When a Spouse Dies
Tax Issues When a Spouse Dies

As a Pennsylvania tax accountant, you are the financial expert to whom your clients turn in times of need, including at the death of a spouse. When one of your married clients dies, the surviving spouse will have to deal with changes in both federal and PA taxes that will be difficult to face... Continue Reading

Date posted05/15/2023


Making Sense of IRS Forms and Terms: "Alphabet Soup"
Making Sense of IRS Forms and Terms: "Alphabet Soup"

As an accountant here in PA, you probably receive many questions from clients about IRS forms. IRS forms and designations can be confusing to your clients. Give them a quick review so they understand what the different forms or terms mean. Common tax forms 1040: The 1040 is the most typical... Continue Reading

Date posted04/3/2023


PA Accountants: Keep Your Documents Safe
PA Accountants: Keep Your Documents Safe

In the age of identity theft and computer hacking, your clients need the peace of mind that you will keep their sensitive information safe. You also need security policies and procedures in place in order to ensure that you are in compliance with the many state and federal laws, such as... Continue Reading

Date posted03/15/2023