Fiscal Cliff to Delay Processing of Tax Returns

The Internal Revenue Service said today that it will begin processing individual tax returns Jan. 30 — about a week later than some tax experts had expected.

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2012 FASB Review for Industry

The purpose of this course series is to inform the course participant of the various changes affecting accounting and financial reporting, including newly issued FASB statements, various industry developments, and more.

 

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The third phase of the SEC’s interactive data disclosure program took effect this month, with nearly all public companies now required to submit their data in the fully searchable, digital format known as XBRL. Joseph Howell, managing director at WebFilings, reviews how businesses are complying with the SEC mandate and predicts how companies will adapt the XBRL technology for their own internal needs.

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