Tax Fraud Blotter: Opportunities to steal

Status guilty; felony charges dropped against New York CPA; sales fails; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Armanino announces leadership transition

Andy Armanino will step down at the end of 2018; brother Matt will take over in 2019.


IRS still can’t verify refundable tax credits

Despite legislation in 2015 giving the tax agency more time to double-check returns claiming the EITC and the ACTC, the process often doesn’t work.


FASB proposes changes in accounting for cloud computing costs

The Financial Accounting Standards Board wants to improve how to deal with implementation charges for hosting service contracts.


Marcum buys JHill’s Staffing Services

The Top 100 firm’s recruiting affiliate Marcum Search LLC has acquired a Los Angeles-based agency that focuses on hiring and temporary employment in the legal profession.


Ted on Tech: Can you keep a secret?

Two ways accountants can take some hands-on responsibility for the security of client data.


BDO acquires Casterline Associates

The firm has expanded its public housing authority practice by acquiring a Valley Forge, Pa.-based accounting and consulting business that focuses on servicing the affordable housing industry.


Deloitte to pay $149.5M to settle Taylor Bean audit case

The Big Four firm agreed to resolve potential liabilities related to its work for a failed mortgage lender.


Steinhoff says PwC reviewing off-balance sheet transactions

Steinhoff International Holdings NV said a review by auditors at PwC into its accounts is focused on certain off-balance-sheet structures and deals with related parties and is likely to find that some assets, revenue and profit figures have been overstated.


Confessions of a Millennial CPA: Taking sexual harassment seriously in accounting

Accountants need to have this conversation as much as anyone else.