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Frequency is the monthly e-newsletter for Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants members. Contact Cynthia Hodnett, editor/writer at cynthia@wicpa.org for more information. |
Your input needed: Wisconsin CPA Licensing and Tax Appeals Commission Regulations
WICPA member, Wisconsin Assembly Representative, and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Howard Marklein, CPA
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February IRS news
IRS February updates:
*IRS' announcement that it will begin processing tax returns claiming education credits by mid-February |
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Avoid requests for information from Corporate Records Service
Businesses are urged to be aware of "Corporate Records Service." Many Wisconsin businesses have been asked to complete an " Annual Minutes Form," and send it with $125 to a Madison address, which is a mail drop location. However, businesses are not required by them or any other state agency to complete the form despite the official appearance of the form, according to the Department of Financial Institutions. |
Go digital with On Balance
WICPA's On Balance magazine is now digital! *Login to download a PDF of this password-protected publication *Print or email the publication *Jump to online links *Zoom in to see larger type You will still receive a printed version of the magazine by mail. |
The IRS annnouced today that the recent Loving v. IRS court ruling does not affect the requirement for paid tax return preparers to have and use a PTIN. Therefore, the PTIN system is open for processing renewals and new applications. |
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Visit your new and improved WICPA website
Your WICPA website has a new look and feel with simplified navigation. Its features include: *A new homepage design and primary navigation *Rotating banner ads on the homepage, CPE, member and public pages *Video tutorial showing how to use the members-only CPE Tracke Log on today and access the new resources that the WICPA has to offer you. |
Who wants FREE conference registration?
Join a Conference Planning Task Force, and you'll receive free conference registration ($300-$400 value depending on conference). You'll also receive valuable interaction with peers, speakers and vendors to build your professional network, leadership skill development, and recognition for your WICPA involvement. |
Volunteer for Reading Makes Cents
Visit the classroom of your son, daughter, niece, nephew or neighbor, and read to students about the basics of money during Financial Literacy Month. WICPA members will receive handouts to bring to class. Sign up today! |
Economic Census forms due Feb. 12
Businesses are required to submit forms for the Economic Census, the U.S. government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy, by Feb. 12. The forms were mailed between October and December 2012. By law, businesses must respond by the deadline if they received the forms. |
Last chance for free money
Do you know an accounting student who could use FREE money? Tell them about the College Scholarship Program, sponsored by the WICPA Educational Foundation. Students in their fifth year of study and working toward the 150-hour requirement to sit for the CPA Exam have a chance to receive up to $5,000. Eligible applicants will also be entered to win a set of exam review flash cards from Becker CPA Exam Review. The deadline is Thursday, Feb. 28. |
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About WICPA
Frequency is provided to Wisconsin Institute of CPAs members by email. 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
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