Articles
- Conformity Bill/House Bill 1162 Headed to Governor’s Desk for Signing
HB 1162 amends Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to revenue and taxation, to revise the terms "Internal Revenue Code" and "Internal Revenue Code of 1986" and thereby incorporate certain provisions of the federal law into Georgia... read more
- New Rule for Continuing Professional Education and CPAs in Georgia
The Georgia State Board of Accountancy (GSBA) has introduced amended rules regarding continuing professional education (CPE) for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Georgia. These changes aim to ensure CPAs continually enhance their technical... read more
- GSBA Adopts 2 Major Initiatives Regarding CPA Exam
The Georgia State Board of Accountancy (GSBA) has recently adopted two major initiatives regarding the CPA Exam that reflect a commitment to accommodate candidates amidst evolving circumstances. CPA Exam Window Effective January 1, 2024, the GSBA... read more
- Preparing for an ERC Audit? Six Key Questions IRS Will Ask
By Sonny Grover, CPA; Darren Guillot; and Rick Meyer, CPA, MBA, MST You can’t say that we didn’t warn you! It’s the season for IRS ERC exams – yes, right during tax season, when you have nothing better to do. Have you or... read more
- Feedback Needed on Public Sector CPA Resource Challenges
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of State Auditors, Comptrollers, and Treasurers (NASACT) have formed a joint working group to better understand the challenges around CPA resources within... read more
- 2023 Tax Season Updates
By Darcy Pyle, GA DOR It’s tax season and that means updates and changes! While we have a few small changes to the pass-through entity election in 2023, the 2023 tax filing season is relatively calm as far as changes go. We should see the... read more
- The Georgia Society of CPAs Hosts Post-Implementation Review of GASB Statement 75
The Georgia Society of CPAs Hosts Post-Implementation Review of GASB Statement 75 Issue: The Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (GSCPA) recently hosted an event at the GSCPA offices for the Governmental Accounting Standards Board... read more
- GSCPA secures Congressman Buddy Carters Co-Sponsorship of H.R. 4035 Regarding Beneficial Ownership
The Georgia Society of CPAs has called on federal legislators to support two bills that have been introduced – Senate bill S. 2623 and companion legislation in the House, H.R. 4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act of 2023.... read more
- DOR Announces Tax Relief for 28 Counties Impacted by Idalia
Atlanta, GA – Following direction from Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Department of Revenue today announced that certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers have been extended to February 15, 2024, for Georgians impacted by Hurricane... read more
- IRS ERC Processing Being Halted
To protect taxpayers from scams, IRS orders immediate stop to new Employee Retention Credit processing amid surge of questionable claims; concerns from tax pros, aggressive marketing to ineligible applicants highlights unacceptable risk to... read more
