In the blogs: Wild blue yonders

Starting a practice; recruiting only gets tougher; deducting vacation; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Shareholders may not see much benefit from repatriation

Corporate shareholders shouldn’t expect a big payout if the U.S. moves to a territorial system where multinationals can repatriate their foreign profits without paying heavy taxes on them.


Tax pros doubt reforms this year

Nearly three-quarters of tax, finance and business professionals are not confident that comprehensive tax reform will be passed in Congress in 2017, according to a recent Deloitte poll, while nearly half are doubtful about tax reform’s prospects.


AICPA names 2017 'Accounting Literature Award' recipient

Panos Patatoukas, an associate professor at U.C. Berkley, was recognized for his research on capital markets.


IMA signs pact with NABA

The Institute of Management Accountants has aligned with the National Association of Black Accountants to encourage greater inclusion and diversity in accounting.


Incorporate WOTC in your CPA practice

Integrating the Work Opportunity Tax Credit into client tax return preparation for your CPA practice can add to the strength of your client relationships by helping optimize a client’s cash flow and expanding your understanding of the client’s business.


States eye amnesty for Amazon sellers

‘Inventory nexus’ may put clients with online sales at risk of a big sales tax bill.


Wealth tax under attack as richest Scandinavians prepare to vote

Taxing the rich has become a political hot potato ahead of Norway’s election next month.


Noble's giant writedown proves Iceberg right after 2-year fight

In early 2015, a previously unknown entity published a series of scathing reports attacking the accounting practices of a Hong Kong commodity trader.


KPMG expands 'Data and Analytics' master's program

The Big Four firm’s education initiative will now reach nine U.S. schools and more than double its current students.