Best-run companies take advantage of financial planning and analysis

The best-performing companies tightly integrate various components of financial planning and analysis, focusing on some key metrics to drive their financial results, according to a new report.


A closer look at the next 1040

The IRS has released a draft of the form for the 2017 tax year.


Accountants feel more confident globally, but not in the U.S.

Economic confidence improved globally in the third quarter of 2017, but continued to fall in the U.S., according to a new survey of accountants.


M&A Roundup: Sax adds Hunter Group; Novak Francella merges in Buckley Frame Boudreau

Firms are combining in New Jersey and Connecticut.


Muddled White House tax message clouds pitch for Trump plan

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin got a swift rebuttal after he went on national television to claim a hypothetical Indiana family would save $1,000 under President Donald Trump’s tax plan.


Trump rejects idea of new caps on 401(k) savings in tax plan

President Donald Trump said there will not be changes to tax-deferred retirement savings plans under his proposed tax plan, shooting down reports that House Republicans were considering tweaking or capping one of the most popular breaks.


Are you ready for rev rec?

The new revenue recognition standards are just about ready to go live: Brian Marshall, a partner in the National Accounting Standards Group at RSM US, talks about the challenges they represent.


AICPA and WSBA partner to drive blockchain adoption

The initiative also aimed to improve understanding and education surrounding the distributed ledger technology.


Give employees the latest tools

Up-to-date technology is critical for recruiting and retention.


Art of Accounting: Selling consulting services

A month ago I wrote that I “gave away consulting and coaching” services. However, that is not the whole story and because of the calls I got, here is some more of what I did and do.