People & firms on the move: FAF appoints HR VP

The CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois announces its board of directors; Grassi & Co. adds a cybersecurity practice; and more personnel and CPA news.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Pacific skim

Off by $7 million; iPads and custom sofas; PEO rip-off; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


‘Tax case of the millennium’ hits high court

Oral arguments in the biggest U.S. Supreme Court tax case in years are just days away.


Inline XBRL gains traction, even without SEC mandate

While it’s not yet required, the use of the data-tagging technology is steadily expanding.


PICPA weighs in on Taxpayer First Act

The state CPA association worries about a ‘privatized IRS.’


Building out an F&A team: Putting tech and talent to work

CFOs need to surround themselves with the right mix of F&A talent and provide their teams with the best tech to support each other.


Top 10 warning signs of workers comp fraud

While most workplace injuries and illnesses are legitimate, occasionally employees try to manipulate the system by filing a false or exaggerated workers’ compensation insurance claim.


IRS chief says tax season has gone well as agency girds for new tax law

The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to release draft versions of tax forms, instructions and guidance for the TCJA over the next few months.


IRS updates inflation adjustments for new tax law

The Internal Revenue Service updated Friday the tax year 2018 annual inflation adjustments to reflect changes from the recent tax reform law.


Sorry, Illinois, your taxes aren't going down anytime soon

Illinois residents could enjoy lower taxes if their squabbling leaders tackle the debt-riddled state’s biggest problem — its massively underfunded pension system. But that’s a big if.