Investors paying more attention to nonfinancial info

Investors are increasingly relying on nonfinancial performance information, including disclosures by companies about their environmental, social and governance practices, to make their investing decisions, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young.


Deloitte hosts 2017 'Audit Innovation Campus Challenge'

Morehouse College wins the annual student case study competition with an automated risk assessment application.


IRS plans Saturday customer service for end of tax season

The Internal Revenue Service said Thursday it would offer toll-free telephone service for taxpayers on the last two Saturdays of tax season.


IRS seized funds from lawful activity when pursuing anti-structuring cases

Internal Revenue Service criminal investigators mainly pursued law-abiding citizens and businesses when seizing assets in civil forfeiture cases because they were easier to go after, according to a new government report.


IRS revives private debt collection program

The Internal Revenue Service is relaunching the much criticized private debt collection program this month after Congress required it to do so as part of legislation passed at the end of 2015.


KPMG announces 2017 'Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics' program

The Big Four firm seeks a second class of students from Ohio State and Villanova by May 15.


AuditFile’s software now integrates with Microsoft Office Online

The cloud-based audit automation solution has joined the MS Cloud Storage Partner Program.


Paychex sees small business hiring slow a bit in March

Payroll giant Paychex reported a slight dip in small business hiring last month, while the pace of employment growth stayed relatively unchanged compared to last year.


Tax pro groups call out IRS on ‘unacceptable’ service

The AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NCCPAP, NSA and others have combined to ask for improvements.


Tax pros and IRS OPR overreach

The Office of Professional Responsibility is trying to expand its authority over preparers – and running into opposition.