Providence, R.I. – A team of students from Providence College has won the 2011 xTREME Accounting (xACT) national competition and the competition’s Montgomery Award, a Tiffany silver cup named after Robert Montgomery, who wrote the first American book on the practice of accounting.
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The following members Ernie Almonte, Gregory Porcaro, Grafton “Cap” Willey, David Lucier, Donald Wisehart, and Patricia Thompson testifed on Capital Hill October, 26th and November 1st to
RISCPA is pleased to share the latest issue of Rhode Island Tax News, a newsletter published by the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Please feel free to download MEMBERSHIP DAY'S panel discussion presentation lead by Greg Anton, Incoming Chair of the AICPA.
The Third Annual Northeast State & Local Tax Forum will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 from 8 AM - 4:30 PM at the Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center in Westford, Massachusetts...Please download form for more info and to register.
Dear Bob,
I've been hearing from members of the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants about the urgent need to prohibit the use of so called "tax strategy patents" that unfairly threatened CPAs with lawsuits just for doing their jobs – and I agree with you.
These revisions to the Uniform Accountancy Act and the Model Rules were approved by the NASBA Board of Directors on July 29, 2011, and the AICPA Board of Directors approved the changes to the Act on August 5, 2011. Thus, they are now officially adopted.
Christopher S. DeVerna, CPA, is promoted to Senior Accountant. He joined the firm in 2008 and has an Accounting and Finance degree from the University of Rhode Island.
This is an exciting time for our profession.
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Greenville, Rhode Island---Freedom National Bank, headquartered in Greenville, Rhode Island, is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony A. Botelho as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Attached is a message from Neil Downing, Chief Revenue Agent, from the RI Division of Taxation. It is an advisory that has to do with sales tax permits and sales tax coupons (a timely issue at this time of year).
On May 23, 2011, the AICPA governing Council overwhelmingly approved the creation of a new credential called the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) through a joint venture between the AICPA and the London-based Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). The credential advances the science of management accounting, while supporting and growing the U.S. CPA as the worldwide standard of professional excellence in accounting.
PROVIDENCE, RI (May 18, 2011) –The Providence-based CPA firm of Sullivan & Company recently announced the promotion of Katy Shubert to the position of supervisor and Jo Ann Erven, Matthew Godino and Israel Solano to the position of senior accountant. All are members of the Rhode Island Society of CPAs. See Attached Press Release for more information!
David M. Walker, former U.S. Comptroller and now CEO of the Comeback America Initiative was the Guest Speaker at our Annual Meeting/Dinner which was held at the Marriott in Providence on April 26th and saw its largest attendance ever. Amazingly, two hundred fifty attendees witness the awarding of the Carl W. Christiansen and Cheryl A.
Dear Society Members throughout New England;
The New England region, in many ways, offers much to all who live and work in one or more of the region’s contiguous states. While we’re able to boast of the many fine qualities indigenous to the area, we’re also very aware that the region is considered to be one of the more competitive sections of the country.
On November 18, 2010, the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) announced that it is establishing a post-implementation review process for standards issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), more parents and students will qualify over the next two years for a tax credit, the American Opportunity Credit, to pay for college expenses.
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Subject: Professional Auditing Services/Consolidated Financial Statements; Tax Returns (990 & 990 T) and Separate Tax Return for PAC.
We would like to thank all who attended our popular seminar: The Building Blocks of Success II....You may download the presentation below....
Please feel free to download RISCPA's Membership Day Presentation.
THE RISCPA would like to thank the following firms for their support and participation in the 100% Firm Membership Initiative:
NEW YORK (April 21, 2010) – Although 54 percent of adult Americans say they’ve not been able to save money over the last 12 months, a surprisingly large number have been able to save money in the past year in spite of the country’s economic turmoil, according to a survey conducted for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants by Harris Interactive.
PROVIDENCE — Ordinarily, this would be the week for filing your tax returns and paying what you owe. After all, the usual April 15 deadline is just two days away.
But because of the floods, this is no ordinary time. As a result, the Internal Revenue Service on Monday reiterated that Rhode Islanders have until May 11 to file their federal income tax returns and pay what they owe.
Providence…Victims of severe storms and flooding beginning March 12 in Rhode Island may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
From the Providence Journal - Neil Downing Journal Staff Writer
The Internal Revenue Service on Wednesday extended until May 11 the deadline for filing federal income tax returns, a move that will give people affected by the floods nearly a month longer than usual to get their taxes done.
The extension applies to all of Rhode Island, except Bristol County, which accounts for 5 percent of the state’s population, according to U.S. Census Bureau figures.
The President is expected to sign the HIRE Act passed by both houses of Congress.Please download file:
By William Haimilton, PBN Staff Writer Lefkowitz Garfinkel Champi & DeRienzo PC tax manager talks about a new RI Society of CPAs CASH program: Colleges And Schools Headed for Success.
NEW YORK, NASHVILLE, Tenn, and BALTIMORE (March 8, 2010) - The contract providing for nationwide administration of the Uniform CPA Examination in the United States has been extended until 2024 by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and Prometric - the three organizations th
Below to download is a letter from Douglas E. Warren, Chair of the Board of Examiners (BOE) and Craig N.
The Accounting CPE Network (ACPEN), in partnership with state CPA societies (including Rhode Island), is the largest source of live CPE in video format in the United States.
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2010)— The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants today urged all Americans who are financially able to contribute to organizations providing relief to Haiti.
Five Questions With: Robert A. Mancini
By William HamiltonPBN Staff Writer
WASHINGTON (Nov. 11, 2009) – The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants filed a lawsuit in the U.S.
The mechanics of a fraud investigation and associated ramifications for business professionals are the theme of The Guide to Investigating Business Fraud, the latest book publication from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Specialized Publications Group.
This morning, the North Carolina Senate unanimously concurred (48-0) with the House Committee for Senate Bill 647, making North Carolina the 45rd state to pass mobility legislation. The bill now moves to the Governor’s desk for her signature.
The Rhode Island Society of CPAs is proud to welcome our Inaugural online edition of What Counts, and our RISCPA news website. As CPAs, we pride ourselves on being able to change with the times, developing new systems in an evolving world.
CPAs are increasingly being called upon by employers and clients – as well as family and friends – for help in navigating current and future financial challenges.
