Accountants to Watch: Mel Power

The co-founder of The Revolutionary Firm is looking to transform how and why professionals do business with their clients.


Congress unveils package of bills to reform the IRS

The Republican and Democratic leaders of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee released legislation to ‘redesign’ the Internal Revenue Service.


It’s not what you do – it’s what your clients need

Accountants need to really understand their clients’ perspectives to live up to their ‘trusted advisor’ status, says Geni Whitehouse.


IESBA rewrites code of ethics for accountants

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has released a new code of ethics for accountants that’s been rewritten to make it simpler to navigate, use and enforce.


IFAC estimates fragmented regulations cost $780B

The International Federation of Accountants claims regulatory divergence is dampening economic growth.


Tungsten Network adds accounts receivable to analytics platform

The addition is part of the company’s plan to build on the value-added services and diversify the suite of services that it can provide to its customers.


QuickBooks Online Accountant gets new features

The software is also expanding its global reach, launching in South Africa this month.


Trump tariffs spur rare coalition to take stand: ‘This is nuts’

A rare coalition of business groups are banding together to fight President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, arguing they will hurt U.S. consumers and the economy.


Big Four firms dip a toe in initial coin offerings

Initial coin offerings have raised billions of dollars for startups while attracting criminals and authorities around the globe. Now, the young market may get some help cleaning up from the Big Four consulting firms.


House Speaker Paul Ryan won’t seek re-election in blow to GOP

Republicans are already facing a possible Democratic takeover of the House in the November elections, setting off a GOP leadership battle.