Early hurdles: Preparers discuss lessons from their start-up days

Advertising, building a client base and handling technology all present major issues to a new practice.


Most taxpayers haven’t checked their withholding: Hewitt

Warnings about the impact of tax reform apparently haven’t made much of a difference.


Doc.It debuts new software for productivity, risk management

Doc.It Explore and Doc.It Connect are the newest offerings from the document management and workflow software provider.


The spread of global standards

Joseph Bryson discusses the growing acceptance of international standards for accountants around the world.


Melancon: It’s time to reimagine accounting

The AICPA chief calls for the profession to get ahead of change by building new visions of itself.


IMA releases Management Accounting Competency Framework at conference

The Institute of Management Accountants unveiled an exposure draft of its enhanced Management Accounting Competency Framework at the kickoff of its annual conference Sunday in Indianapolis.


Will the boom in consulting fees keep going for Big Four firms?

The good times continue to roll for management consultants, especially with tax reform.


Avalara IPO soars, some analysts say ‘overpriced’

Originally estimated at $180 million, the tax software company’s initial public offering has brought in almost $285 million.


EITF reaches consensus on accounting for cloud computing costs

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Emerging Issues Task Force has made decisions on some new rules.


People & firms on the move: AICPA bestows awards at Edge Conference

Grant Thornton names first national managing principal of innovation; Postlethwaite & Netterville promotes three to director; and more personnel and CPA office news.