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IRS issues final regulations on inherited IRAs

The IRS has published new regulations relevant to taxpayers subject to the “10-year rule” for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs or other defined contribution plans. The final regs, which take effect in 2025, require many beneficiaries to take...
Why auditors monitor journal entries

Why auditors monitor journal entries

With a median loss of $766,000, financial misstatement schemes are the costliest type of fraud, according to “Occupational Fraud 2024: A Report to the Nations,” a study published by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Fortunately, auditors and forensic...

SECURE 2.0: Which provisions went into effect in 2024?

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) 2.0 Act was signed into law in December 2022, bringing more than 90 changes to retirement plan and tax laws. Many of its provisions are little known and were written to roll out over several years...