Frequency is the monthly e-newsletter for members of the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Contact Cynthia Hodnett, editor/writer at cynthia@wicpa.org for more information. |
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Reminder: Renew your CPA license
Licensed CPAs in Wisconsin are encouraged to renew their licenses online by Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. The date is when all current state licenses will expire. |
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Tax preparers: Renew your PTINs
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that tax preparers who have Preparer Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) can renew their PTINs for the 2012 filing season. Preparers are required to renew their PTINs on an annual basis and need to do so before the new year. |
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Volunteer for VITA
Consider particpating in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Through the VITA, you can hone your interviewing skills, exercise your quality review skills and mentor other volunteers in correctly applying tax law. Contact Sheila Siegel by email or by phone at 414-231-2148. |
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Lawmakers introduce new tax-related billsWisconsin lawmakers have introduced several new tax-related bills of likely interest to CPAs: Assembly Bill 341: The eligibility of relocation tax benefits Assembly Bill 343: Grants to technical college districts to reduce unemployment, new individual income tax upper bracket, exemption from emergency rule procedures, granting rule-making authority, and making appropriations Senate Bill 260: Allowing members of a dairy cooperative to claim the dairy manufacturing facility investment credit in the next taxable year |
We want you to make a difference
Think about your career. Now, think about someone who has made a difference or been a mentor to you. Do you have that person in mind? Nominate them NOW for a WICPA Excellence Award. If you have questions, contact Jessica Barillari at 262-785-0445 ext. 3026. |
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Support Blue Ribbon Standards for Private Companies
You are encouraged to submit a letter to the Financial Accounting Foundation supporting the Blue Ribbon Panel's recommendation to establish a separate board to determine which GAAP provisions would be inapplicable to privately held companies. Submit your letter by Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. |
Help students today become CPAs tomorrow As the end of 2011 draws near and you may be doing some tax planning, consider contributing to the WICPA Educational Foundation. Visit our website to contribute and to learn more about the Foundation's current initiatives. Contact Tammy Hofstede at 800-772-6939 ext. 3013 with questions. |
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Consider serving on WICPA boards
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About WICPA
Frequency is provided to Wisconsin Institute of CPAs members by e-mail. For information about continuing education, membership, leadership, meetings, and all WICPA services, please visit us at www.wicpa.org. Secure, online forms are available for course registration, dues, and advertising. Full-length feature articles and other news are published bimonthly in On Balance magazine. |
