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AICPA to Launch Two New, Free, Opt-in Monthly E-Newsletters in January

The AICPA’s CPA Letter Daily just celebrated its three-month anniversary and has signed up more than 96,000 readers – more than 90,000 in the first month. In addition, the popularity of its two monthly e-newsletters, IFRS Report (circulation 58,000) and InfoTech Update (circulation 49,000) has led to the creation of two new, free, opt-in publications launching in January. Watch for the Financial Planning Digest on January 13 and the Forensic & Valuation Reporter on January 20. You will be given the opportunity to opt-in to continue receiving the newsletters with those inaugural issues. If you miss the newsletters on those days or want to opt-in to any of these electronic publications at any time, email egoldstein@aicpa.org. You also can view or subscribe to CPA Letter Daily by clicking here. You can sign up for IFRS Report and InfoTech Update through that link as well.

AICPA/Ad Council Campaign Advises Spending Wisely, Saving for the Future

It is more important now, than ever, to encourage Americans to change their financial habits, live within their means and save.  New Feed the Pig public service announcements urge 25-34 year olds to adopt prudent spending and saving habits and highlight specific money-saving tips.  FeedthePig.org, the campaign Web site, includes new interactive tools as well as sign ups for email and mobile savings tips and downloads of widgets and podcasts.  Feed the Pig is an extension of 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy, the CPA profession's volunteer effort to improve the financial literacy of all Americans. Learn more about campaign, related research or view the PSAs

AICPA Issues Comment Letter to IRS on Charitable Contributions

The AICPA recently issued a comment letter to the IRS regarding proposed regulations on guidance concerning substantiation and reporting requirements for cash and noncash charitable contributions. 

Recognize an Accounting Educator for Excellence in Teaching

Nominate an accounting educator for the prestigious AICPA Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award.  The award is designed to recognize full-time college accounting educators distinguished for excellence in teaching and for national prominence in the accounting profession. Access more information and a nomination form.

AICPA Warns Congress Pension Problems Caused by Credit Crunch Need to be Addressed

The AICPA and more than 300 other businesses and non-profit organizations sent letters to four House and Senate committees warning that the "drop in the value of pension plan assets coupled with the current credit crunch has placed defined benefit plan sponsors in an untenable position." The identical letters to the House Ways and Means Committee, Senate Finance Committee, House Education and Labor Committee and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee urged lawmakers to modify pension plan funding rules to avoid increased unemployment and a slower economic recovery. The letters said technical corrections to the Pension Protection Act of 2006 could be made that would reflect Congressional intent, permit full smoothing of unexpected losses and allow sufficient time to transition to the law's target of 100% funding for pension plans.