Two tax preparers who filed phony returns for prison inmates have drawn multi-year sentences. Kamal J. James aka Bro Messiah Aziz El, 34, of Seaford, Del., drew a nine-year prison term, and Crystal G. Hawkins aka Sis. Crystal Gabri El, 39, of Laurel, Del., four years for their role in the fraud.

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The American Institute of CPAs has presented final details on the next version of the Uniform CPA Examination that will be launched a year from now. The AICPA says the latest edition of the exam is based on an extensive practice analysis by the AICPA's Board of Examiners.