Private companies more optimistic after tax reform

CEOs and CFOs are feeling more upbeat about the prospects for economic growth, according to a survey released by PwC.


ACL software wins awards for strategy, compliance and audit

The prizes, which recognize excellence in governance, regulation and compliance, were presented by the research company GRC 20/20.


IRS stopped thousands of bogus tax returns this season

The Internal Revenue Service is continuing to expand its efforts to detect tax refund fraud this tax season, according to a new report.


IRS auditing only half of giant corporations

As recently as 2010, the Internal Revenue Service used to audit nearly all ‘corporate giants.’


IRS warns about scam e-mail from ‘IRS Refunds’

The Internal Revenue Service and its partners in the tax industry and state tax authorities issued a warning Monday about a wave of e-mails from cybercriminals purporting to come from “IRS Refunds.”


University of Mississippi adds new graduate degrees

The Ole Miss Patterson School of Accountancy will debut the master of accountancy and data analytics and the master of taxation and data analytics programs this fall.


Life sciences companies adjust to new accounting rules

Biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device and related businesses are dealing with recent accounting standards, plus a new tax law, amid a changing landscape for their industry.


Tax departments getting heavily involved in M&A deals

The majority of corporate tax departments are playing a major role in advising executives on mergers and acquisitions, according to a new survey.


IRS restructuring act must address needs of tax pros: NATP

The National Association of Tax Professionals weighed in on legislation that aims to improve the service.


The 2018 tax season so far

As preparers head into the home stretch, here’s how filing has gone so far.