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PPC is a 100% CalCPA Member

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Price Paige is a CalCPA 100% Firm, which means that all of their CPAs are CalCPA members. The California Society of CPAs is an organization dedicated to increasing the value and promoting the integrity of the CPA profession. Membership with CalCPA is a mark of competence in the industry, and indicates that an accountant is […]

How financial statement audits deliver key business insights

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Financial statement audits are not just a compliance exercise, but also an opportunity to gain knowledge that can generate positive business results, according to a new survey. In many cases, though, companies are not taking full advantage of the insights that audits provide, a survey of 300 executives and 100 audit committee members by Deloitte’s […]

Payroll Tax Rates & Rules 2017

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Included below is a summary of applicable Federal and State payroll tax rates and rules for your reference. REPORT OF NEW EMPLOYEES (DE 34) You must report all newly hired or rehired employees within 20 days of the start-of-work date. If an employee returns to work after a layoff or leave of absence and is […]

Be Wary of Fradulent CP2000s

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The IRS is warning taxpayers and practitioners that a new scam uses fraudulent CP2000s to solicit money from taxpayers. The fraudulent forms look convincing, and shows balances due that are small enough that taxpayers just might pay rather than arguing the point. However, upon closer inspection, these forms have telltale signs of fraud: The instructions […]

How Not-for-Profits Can Stay Strong Amid Uncertainty

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Many not-for-profits are transacting business with new electronic platforms that may leave them increasingly vulnerable to being hacked, said Michael Forster, CPA, CGMA, the CFO of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington. (Photo by Kevin Wolf/AP Images) Not-for-profit executives and finance teams – and the boards that oversee those organizations – are […]

Business Practices that Not-For-Profits Can’t Afford to Overlook

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A strong foundation and structure can help organizations reach their full potential. By Maria L. Murphy, CPA Journal of Accountancy May 1, 2016 Not-for-profits have different missions and goals than for-profit enterprises do, but both must have the right management team and business practices in place to function and grow. “In a competitive marketplace, it […]