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FAS 157 Continues to Evolve—Looking for Insights?

FASB has established new criteria for evaluating the fair value of investments and expanded financial reporting requirements for employee benefit plans and other entities with the issuance FASB Staff Position FAS 157-4 (FSP 157-4). Click Full Article below to learn about the three key developments associated with FSP 157-4 and how your Plan will be affected.

Article by:  Dennis Quichocho, CPA, Senior Manager



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2010 Standard Mileage Rates

Effective January 1, 2010, the IRS decreased the optional standard mileage rates for computing the cost of operating an automobile for business and medical and moving use.

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Is the recession finally easing? Don't try telling that to struggling business owners and workers who continue to face layoffs and a tight labor market. Fortunately, unemployed people received some good news recently. They may be able to obtain an expanded government subsidy that helps them to keep their health insurance. Here are the details of the COBRA subsidy extension that was signed into law just before the end of last year.
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Annual contributions to individual retirement accounts are still relatively modest, but the ability to roll over a 401(k) to an IRA can result in significant balances for many investors. If you are using your IRA as an estate planning tool, click "Full Article" for a look at the mistakes your heirs should avoid.
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Are you alone in having concern regarding your health care costs? As often the primary decision maker in your health care options, Doctors play a potentially pivotal role in containing out-of-pocket expenses for patients. Click "Full Article" to learn how you can work with your Doctor in the future to possibly reduce these out-of-pocket expenses that can often leave you out of cash.
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COBRA allows employees to retain health insurance benefits after they leave a company. And while former employees pay for the continued insurance, employers must continue to administrate the plan. Outsourcing is becoming an increasingly popular solution for companies who must comply with the law but do not have the staff resources to continue health plan administration. Click "Full Article" to learn more.
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