Regulatory Roundup: Jan. 8-15
AICPA
Press Release
AICPA Awards 20 Scholarships to Freshman Pursuing Accounting Degrees
Twenty incoming freshmen who have completed the AICPA's Advanced HS Accounting Course will received $2,000 each towards their 2018-2019 academic year.
January 10, 2019
Press Release
AICPA Sends Recommendations to Treasury and IRS about Proposed GILTI Regulations
The recommendations focus on carryforward of net tested losses, several proposed anti-abuse provisions and the interaction with the section 245A dividends received deduction.
January 10, 2019
Press Release
10 Financial Planning Tips from the AICPA to Start 2019 off Right
To help Americans best position themselves for the year ahead, members of the AICPA share planning tips so the new year can bring a ‘new financial you.’
January 9, 2019
Press Release
AICPA Requests Relief from Treasury and IRS so Certain Taxpayers Can Avoid Underpayment Penalties
Taxpayers subject to Internal Revenue Code section 965 need guidance about how to calculate the "required annual payment."
January 9, 2019
Article
AICPA Media Relations Contacts
Phone and email contact information for members of the press to reach the AICPA media relations team for information or to schedule an interview with AICPA staff.
January 8, 2019
CBO
Blog Post
CBO to Delay Release of Sequestration Report
January 11, 2019
Cost Estimate
H.R. 259, Medicaid Extenders Act of 2019
January 11, 2019
Cost Estimate
Rules Committee Print 116-2, Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019
January 9, 2019
Presentation
The 2019 Outlook for Navy Shipbuilding
January 9, 2019
Report
Monthly Budget Review for December 2018
January 8, 2019
FASB
Private Company Council [01/11/19]
December 11, 2018 Meeting Minutes
FASB Issues Staff Q&A Document on Estimating Credit Loss Reserves [01/10/19]
Media Advisory
FASB Staff Q&A
FASB Announces Credit Losses Roundtable for January 28, 2019 [01/09/19]
News Release
GAO
Improper Payments:
Selected Agencies Need Improvements in Their Assessments to Better Determine and Document Risk Susceptibility
GAO-19-112: Published: Jan 10, 2019. Publicly Released: Jan 10, 2019.
VA Real Property:
Clear Procedures and Improved Data Collection Could Facilitate Property Disposals
GAO-19-148: Published: Jan 9, 2019. Publicly Released: Jan 9, 2019.
Food Insecurity:
Better Information Could Help Eligible College Students Access Federal Food Assistance Benefits
GAO-19-95: Published: Dec 21, 2018. Publicly Released: Jan 9, 2019.
Federal Protective Service:
DHS Should Take Additional Steps to Evaluate Organizational Placement
GAO-19-122: Published: Jan 8, 2019. Publicly Released: Jan 8, 2019.
IASB
10 January 2019
Join the IFRS Foundation—Content Services Marketing Executive
08 January 2019
New Standard on leases now effective
08 January 2019
Capital Markets Advisory Committee call for members
IRS
IRS Free File opens today in advance of tax season
IR-2019-02, January 11, 2019 — An improved version of IRS Free File begins its 17th filing season today as a dozen private-sector partners offer their brand-name products to help eligible taxpayers navigate the new tax reform law and electronically prepare their tax returns.
IRS Statement - IRS Reopens IVES, Some Fee-based Programs
January 9, 2019 - Following an extensive review, the IRS began processing requests on Jan. 7 for transcript information made through the Income Verification Express Service (IVES) program.