Cohen & Co. combines with Arthur Bell

Cohen & Co. has merged in Arthur Bell to create one of the largest accounting firms specializing in auditing mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, hedge funds and investment advisers.


IRS offers tax relief to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

The Internal Revenue Service released guidance Wednesday to give tax relief to residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands who have evacuated the islands or were unable to return because of Hurricanes Irma or Maria.


Expensify and Datamolino added to list of curated apps in Xero HQ

This brings the number of hand-picked app partners to 11.


Chrome River releases travel and entertainment analysis tool

Prosper is aimed at helping accountants and CFOs increase revenue by turning spend pattern data into deeper customer relationships.


ADP finds private sector added 135,000 jobs in September as hurricanes hit south

The private sector added 135,000 jobs in September, according to the payroll giant ADP, as the recent hurricanes put a dent in job growth.


Oregon Society of CPAs holds second annual 'Day of Service'

129 volunteers representing 14 businesses served their communities and raised awareness of the profession.


Amazon gets $294M tax bill as EU sues Irish on Apple

Amazon.com Inc. was slapped with a European Union order to pay 250 million euros ($294 million) plus interest in back taxes to Luxembourg as the world’s biggest online retailer became the latest U.S. giant to run afoul of the bloc’s tough rules on government subsidies.


Parts of GOP tax overhaul endorsed by conservative Democrats

A group of conservative House Democrats is embracing some elements of a GOP plan to cut taxes, potentially creating an opening for Republicans to win bipartisan support.


Pay is still king, but it’s not the only factor in hiring

Two new salary guides highlight the importance of perks and professional development in recruiting and retention.


What’s new and what’s coming in tax research

Even the most drastic changes to the Internal Revenue Code won’t diminish accounting and tax pros’ needs for tools that deliver in-depth, accurate info.