IRS to pilot test web videoconferences for tax appeals

The Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Appeals plans to test a web-based videoconferencing option for taxpayers and their representatives to hold virtual face-to-meetings with IRS appeals officers without going to the IRS’s offices.


Art of Accounting: First-time partner, part 2

You may or may not feel different the first day you wake up as a partner, but you will be different.


What’s your firm worth?

When it comes to practice sales, there are five factors to consider, according to Joel Sinkin, president of Transition Advisors.


Receipt Bank receives $50M in funding, promises further AI investment

CEO says investment comes at a “pivotal point” for bookkeeping services.


IMA names new chair, Alex Eng

The Institute of Management Accountants has appointed Alex C. Eng, vice president of U.S. corporate finance at EDF Renewable Energy in San Diego, as the new chair of its global board of directors for fiscal year 2017-2018.


Following software revamp, FreshBooks closes $43M in Series B funding

Company used a secret strategy to create a brand new platform.


SOC reports evolve to reach a wider audience

An expanded roster of reports offers more options and more value.


Accounting grad wins World Series of Poker

A New Jersey man who graduated with an accounting degree before becoming a professional poker player won $8.1 million in the World Series of Poker on Sunday.


Henry+Horne donates chemo covers to local nonprofit

The Top 100 Firm’s staff members helped provide Amanda Hope Rainbow Angel with garments for children undergoing cancer treatment.


Investors need to watch out for revenue recognition changes

With the new revenue recognition standard taking effect next year, companies and their investors are bound to see some dramatic changes in the topline numbers being reported.