FASB's clarification of the definition of a business has wide implications

A recent accounting standards update helps entities evaluate whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or as businesses.


Board members divided on tax reform, accounting and audit matters

More than three-quarters of directors at public companies polled by BDO USA expect a tax overhaul to be achieved before the end of Trump’s term in office, but only 22 percent anticipate it will happen before the end of this year.


Moss Adams merges in Rona Consulting Group

Moss Adams LLP, a Top 100 Firm, has expanded its health care consulting practice by combining with Seattle-based Rona Consulting Group, effective Sept. 1.


Surviving Hurricane Irma: A planner's story

The advisory firm knew the drill, but the storm still threw them for a loop.


Glenn Burdette adds Radakovich, Shaw & Blythe

Two CPA firms in San Luis Obispo, Calif., Glenn Burdette and Radakovich, Shaw & Blythe LLP, are combining.


IRS eases retirement plan loans and distributions to Hurricane Irma victims

The Internal Revenue Service streamlined the rules to make it easier for 401(k)s and similar employer-sponsored retirement plans to make loans and hardship distributions to storm victims and members of their families.


IRS offers tax filing relief to Hurricane Irma victims in Florida and Puerto Rico

Victims in parts of Florida and other areas have until Jan. 31, 2018, to file some individual and business tax returns and make certain tax payments.


Florida CPAs offer help in the wake of Hurricane Irma

FICPA has created a website to assist accountants in the Sunshine State and line up volunteers and office space for those affected by the storm.


Why your child won’t be an accountant

Outdated definitions of the profession are driving away future generations.


Wipfli debuts web marketing service

The new group will develop client websites to enable customer engagement and lead generation.