Trump's 15% corporate tax push sets stage for clash with Ryan

The president’s plan to slash the rate to 15 percent is setting up a showdown with the House Speaker, who has called for a tax plan to pay for itself.


Taxes are no longer certain and that's affecting solar deals

Even without any specific tax-reform proposals, President Donald Trump’s pledge to revamp U.S. policies is already affecting the solar industry, and not in a good way.


62 percent of firms claim staffing issues, report finds

An annual benchmarking study from FERF and Robert Half suggest more changes with less talent.


Is the U.S. becoming an international tax haven?

The U.S. has opted out of certain international bank reporting rules, and that may be of interest to high-net-worth individuals overseas. Venable’s Friedemann Thomma explains what this might mean for U.S. tax professionals and accountants.


Tax Strategy: Prospects for tax reform

Observers are starting to move their predictions for change back to 2018.


Study questions value of auditor rotation

Mandatory change of auditing firms and engagement partners doesn’t necessarily foster greater professional skepticism, according to new research.


Art of Accounting: Firing season

Many firms fire staff after tax season. The reason being that they feel they needed to get through tax season and those who are not good are let go as soon as practical. I did it differently.


Microsoft Dynamics 365 updates

The software now has several integration points with LinkedIn, and plans to expand to Europe.


The Spirit of Accounting: It’s time to reform accounting for stock-based compensation

Now that the political battles of the 1990s are past, FASB should be able to correct these deficient practices.


NASBA CPT announces 2017 video contest winners

The Center for the Public Trust’s competition has students produce original short films on business ethics.