The following article provides a preliminary overview to blockchain technology. Additional information regarding this technology and its potential will be presented in subsequent articles. This information was presented in the Journal of Accountancy by Lou Carlozo:
In recent days the world has become familiar with perhaps the largest data breach event ever known to humanity. I’m referring, of course, to the Equifax data breach.
The incident, as summarized by Equifax Security, potentially impacts personal information relating to 143 million U.S. consumers – primarily names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver’s license numbers. In addition, credit card numbers for approximately 209,000 U.S. consumers, and certain dispute documents with personal identifying information for approximately 182,000 U.S. consumers, were accessed.
When choosing for the right qualified CPA for your business, the goal is to find a business advisor who is qualified to help take you from point A to point B—the long haul, in other words. The plan is to find the right complimentary relationship.
It’s no wonder that the word “bankruptcy” sends shivers down the backs of debtors who have hit hard financial times. Despite the system’s intent that bankruptcy works as a mechanism for giving the debtor a chance for a fresh start, the ramifications of declaring bankruptcy are far reaching and drastic, to say the least.
Brexit is an abbreviation for the term “British exit.” On June 23, 2016, a referendum was passed by voters in the United Kingdom approving the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. This disassociation from the European Union (“EU”) was met with a great deal of excitement from around the world, in addition to uncertainties concerning the impact on financial markets as a consequence from “the exit.” Market reactions toward the event were in some cases severe.
Did you know you can get tax info from the IRS on social media?
To file separately or to file jointly, that is the question.
Take the vacation you really want to go on. Start planning now for next year’s and you’ll be so happy you did.
Getting paid next year for this year’s could be a great benefit to you!
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