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Digital Assets – the AICPA’s practice aid on accounting and auditing

Digital Assets – the AICPA’s practice aid on accounting and auditing

RSM is pleased to offer a webcast on the AICPA’s practice aid on accounting for and auditing of digital assets.
2020 Election preview: Technology, media and telecom

2020 Election preview: Technology, media and telecom

With the election approaching, RSM is looking at the economic stakes and the key issues for the TMT industry.
Some states appear to hold the line on taxes, most won

Some states appear to hold the line on taxes, most won

Four states have adopted or are considering budgets without significant tax increases even considering pandemic shortfalls.
New Hampshire challenges Massachusetts regulation taxing telecommuters

New Hampshire challenges Massachusetts regulation taxing telecommuters

New Hampshire files challenge over Massachusetts regulation taxing telecommuting nonresidents with U.S. Supreme Court.
IRS simplifies partnership tax capital reporting rules

IRS simplifies partnership tax capital reporting rules

In lieu of an in depth analysis, partnerships may utilize one of three ‘snapshot’ methods to comply with tax capital reporting requirements.
Reevaluate debt securities with noncontingent call options

Reevaluate debt securities with noncontingent call options

For each reporting period, an entity should reevaluate whether a callable debt security is within the scope of ASC 310-20-35-33.
IRS provides relief to victims of the September California wildfires

IRS provides relief to victims of the September California wildfires

IRS new release announces extended Jan. 15, 2021 filing date for certain taxpayers affected by the September California wildfires.
Impact of COVID-19: Goodwill impairment considerations

Impact of COVID-19: Goodwill impairment considerations

Our white paper discusses many relevant matters related to, and the impact of COVID-19 on, goodwill impairment testing.
Borrower and lender accounting for Main Street Lending Program loans

Borrower and lender accounting for Main Street Lending Program loans

We have updated our white paper to discuss how MSLP loans should be accounted for by both borrowers and lenders.
There is more to ransomware recovery than decrypting the systems

There is more to ransomware recovery than decrypting the systems

Four easy steps to plan ahead to facilitate a faster recovery and minimize the chaos in the event of a ransomware attack.
Nonpublic entities’ disclosures about Level 3 fair value measurements

Nonpublic entities’ disclosures about Level 3 fair value measurements

Our updated white paper discusses ASC 820 fair value measurement disclosures that were and were not affected by ASU 2018-13.
The impact of NOL carryback on the foreign tax credit

The impact of NOL carryback on the foreign tax credit

The CARES Act enacted a temporary suspension of the TCJA’s 80% limitation on the use of NOLs, this will impact FTC and ODL calculations.
IRS issues digital asset updates to staff manual and draft Form 1040

IRS issues digital asset updates to staff manual and draft Form 1040

Updated IRS materials suggest a renewed and heightened focus on the reporting of virtual currency transactions by taxpayers.
Foreign tax credit regulations disallow credit for digital taxes

Foreign tax credit regulations disallow credit for digital taxes

Final FTC regulations provide clarity while Treasury takes a stance against permitting a credit for digital taxes in new proposed rules.
Fraud considerations in the Paycheck Protection Program

Fraud considerations in the Paycheck Protection Program

Given the lack of due diligence executed for each PPP application, it’s likely there will be a number of violations uncovered in the future.