An accountant’s three best tools

The move to advisory services starts with a question (or two).


Planning for the day after

Helping business-owner clients with succession planning is a must.


Case studies: Document management in 2018

Two firms share their experiences with the systems that store all their sensitive information.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Nailed

Jail for former IRS rep; ‘made-up’ income; Elite but guilty; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Firms on the move: CalCPA honors Women to Watch

CLA acquires Laffer & Gottlieb; FASB appoints three to Small Business Advisory Committee; and more news from CPA offices across the country.


Illinois CPA Society names Excel Awards winners

The ICPAS recognizes the top three scores in the state from the 2017 CPA Exam.


How criminals steal $37B a year from America’s elderly

Marjorie Jones trusted the man who called to tell her she’d won a sweepstakes prize, saying she could collect the winnings once she paid the taxes and fees.


AppZen partners with Coupa to improve T&E audit

AppZen uses AI and machine learning to automate travel and expense compliance and detect fraud in real time.


House chaplain rescinds resignation, Ryan allows him to stay amid tax sermon flap

The U.S. House chaplain who Speaker Paul Ryan tried to dismiss rescinded his resignation Thursday, and the lame-duck speaker said he’ll let the chaplain stay, seeking to head off controversy just months before a difficult midterm election for Republicans.


Ernst & Young settles with partner who claimed she was groped

An Ernst & Young Global Limited partner who claimed she was groped by a colleague in front of other employees at Walt Disney World Resort has reached a settlement with the company.