New York firm opens online tax prep business

CWS CPA LLP has started a new online tax preparation business this tax season known as Henry.tax, staffed by CPAs, including stay-at-home parents who work part-time.


Tax aspects of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

President Trump signed into law H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, just hours after the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 71-28 and the House by a margin of 240-186 this month.


Noyes plans further acquisitions

Noyes, a 110-year-old wealth management and investment banking firm, intends to acquire more accounting and tax firms after buying Kiely & Associates, LLC, a 25-year-old Chicago tax and accounting practice, last month.


Steinhoff ex-partner wins case against scandal-hit retailer

Steinhoff International Holdings NV lost a case against a former business partner related to how it reported financials for 2016, the first major legal setback for the global retailer as it battles an accounting scandal.


HSBC says Swiss bank tax probe could cost more than $1.5B

HSBC Holdings Plc said it could face penalties exceeding $1.5 billion stemming from multiple investigations into claims that its Swiss private bank unit helped clients evade paying taxes.


Trump’s tax cuts rankle EU as ministers fret about fallout

The European Union voiced its concerns again over the impact of Donald Trump’s tax cuts but stopped short of threatening retaliation that could further inflame EU-U.S. tensions.


Idea meritocracy for CPAs

How well does your firm disagree? “Healthy conflict” is not an oxymoron at high-performing CPA firms. It’s a proven way to make sure the best ideas win and best decisions are made.


Art of Accounting: A checklist not just for beginners

Everyone has a system for managing tax season. Some are good, some are just so-so, and some stink.


Product News: Net@Work named Sage’s Top North American Partner

ASC Partners wins Acumatica Service Excellence Award, and Sage Payment Solutions rebrands as Paya.


EY and BlackLine expand partnership

Beyond automation through BlackLine, the firm will offer the software’s governance and visibility capabilities.