Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance, AWSCPA recognize 2017's best firms for women

Advocacy groups highlight the top public firms that champion female leadership and career opportunities.


SEC power to recoup illegal profits curbed by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court put sharp new limits on a favorite tool used by securities regulators to recoup money from people found to have violated federal laws.


Chances of tax reform: Better than even

Early timelines were ‘overly optimistic,’ but there’s still a strong possibility of change, experts say.


Ryan's affection for his own plan leaves tax measure in limbo

Paul Ryan’s tenure as House speaker will be judged in part on whether he can deliver a Republican tax plan. But rather than spearhead the effort to reach consensus, Ryan is still clinging to his own widely rejected proposal.


Talk accounting app undergoes redesign

The app that allows users to “speak” their transactions into a ledger has upgraded its user interface and simplified sign up.


FASB votes to finalize hedge accounting standard

The Financial Accounting Standards Board voted Wednesday to proceed to a final standard on hedge accounting, part of the financial instruments project that FASB had been working on for years with the International Accounting Standards Board before the two boards went their separate ways.


Neat now integrates with QuickBooks Desktop

Company execs believe gaining Desktop users is a “stickier” way to retain clients who may later move to the cloud.


Thomson Reuters offers small business startup certificate for accountants

Thomson Reuters has introduced a new certificate program for accountants who want to help their clients launch small business startups.


College Choice ranks top 35 online bachelor's accounting degrees for 2017

Penn State University takes home top honors as the best digital program in the country.


Tipalti debuts new AP capabilities

Early payment automation, multi-entry support and a new AP hub are on offer.