Marks Paneth acquires Dylewsky, Goldberg & Brenner

Marks Paneth LLP, a New York-based Top 100 Firm, has expanded to Connecticut by adding Dylewsky, Goldberg & Brenner, a firm based in Stamford, effective No. 1, 2017.


University of Missouri launches online master's degree in accounting

The school’s Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business is accepting applications for the inaugural August ’18 class.


Senate panel approves tax plan as GOP leaders gird for battle

Hours after House Republicans jubilantly passed their tax bill, their colleagues on the Senate Finance Committee approved a far different version—one that postpones difficult questions as lawmakers rush to refashion much of the U.S. economy on a tight timeline.


Intuit is accountant-focused at QuickBooks Connect

Following a year of innovation in tools for small businesses and the self-employed, the accounting software giant brings the message home.


Australian company MYOB buys practice management software business from Reckon

The deal Down Under is valued at US$136 million.


Tax debate update: Trump to rally House GOP before crucial vote

House leaders are poised for a Thursday vote on their tax-overhaul bill as Senate tax writers continue to debate their proposal to make individual breaks temporary and repeal a key part of the Obamacare law. Here are the latest developments, updated throughout the day:


Key revenue recognition considerations as the effective date nears

Mark your calendars! The effective date for the FASB and IASB’s new revenue recognition accounting standards (ASC 606 and IFRS 15) is approaching.


AICPA names 2017 'Effective Learning Strategies' educators

The annual award highlights notable achievements in collegiate accounting tuition.


Software companies may see earnings volatility under revenue recognition standard

The upcoming revenue recognition standard is likely to accelerate the earnings of many software companies, with many developers likely to transition from upfront license sales to subscriptions, according to a new report.


Boston jury convicts Miami CPA on tax fraud charges

A federal jury in Boston has convicted a Miami CPA on multiple counts of tax fraud and obstructing the Internal Revenue Service, but he is vowing to appeal.