Steinhoff units seek ‘significant’ funding as CFO steps down

Steinhoff International Holdings NV, the South African retail giant consumed by an accounting scandal, said some of its business units need “significant near-term liquidity” as its chief financial officer stepped down to focus on rescue efforts.


Accountex conference will be free this year

Registration for the annual event, this year held in Boston, is now open.


Morgan Stanley to take $1.25B hit for U.S. tax revamp

Morgan Stanley said it will take a roughly $1.25 billion hit to earnings in the fourth quarter, becoming the latest bank to detail how profit will be hurt in the near term by the U.S. tax overhaul driven by President Donald Trump.


Liscio introduces app for front-office functions

FrontDesk digitizes paper-based tasks such as updating client information or collecting signatures for engagement letters


HMWC holds 'Operation Gratitude' drive for military members

The Tustin, Calif. firm donated over two dozen handmade scarves and care packages.


M&A Watch: HMWC, Riney Hancock, Stoudt and ATA expand

HMWC merges in Kelley Associates and Wiederman & Chamberlain; Riney Hancock expands to Henderson; Stoudt acquires Defassio; and ATA merges in Cannon & Co., Fred H. Page & Co., and Myriad CPA Group.


Audit fees continued to increase in 2016

Auditing fees kept up their steady pace of increase over the past six years, according to a new report, climbing from $7.6 billion in 2010 to $9.2 billion in 2016.


Cohn says government may push back against state tax workarounds

The Trump administration may try to block potential plans by high-tax states including New York and California to shield residents from state and local tax break changes, according to White House economic adviser Gary Cohn.


Priority Software acquires Acclivity

The move is part of the ERP provider’s plan for global expansion.


People and firms on the move: CPAmerica promotes two, celebrates 40 years

Honkamp Krueger & Co. admits five partners; Rodman CPAs hosts food drive; and more personnel and CPA office updates.