Big changes coming at the IRS with new commissioner

The Senate Finance Committee plans to hold a confirmation hearing next Thursday for the nominee for Internal Revenue Service commissioner, Charles “Chuck” Rettig, a Beverly Hills tax attorney.


Don’t panic! What to do when you get a letter from the IRS

The service offers some do’s and don’ts for taxpayers who get a frightening envelope.


CPAs object to AICPA offering ABV credential to non-CPAs

A group of CPAs has written an open letter to the American Institute of CPAs expressing opposition to the AICPA’s move to open up its Accredited in Business Valuation credential to non-CPAs.


Wolters Kluwer adds Cortana voice search to CCH AnswerConnect

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting is leveraging Microsoft’s Cortana voice assistant to add voice-enabled search to its CCH AnswerConnect tax research product.


FASB updates accounting for nonprofit grants and contributions

The new guidance provides a stronger framework for deciding whether a contribution is conditional or unconditional.


Getting ready for the new lease accounting guidelines

Does your organization have an implementation plan and adequate system in place that will meet the new requirements?


Last week’s IPO, Avalara, is today’s big winner in internet tax rally

Avalara Inc. wasn’t a party in today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision that let states collect sales tax from online retailers, but it still looks like the case’s big winner.


Supreme Court ruling means states can tax Amazon marketplace

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling Thursday will allow states and local governments to pursue sales taxes on more online transactions. The big question for Amazon.com Inc. is how states will collect it.


Let's get radical at Engage 2018

Jody Padar recaps her trip to AICPA Engage 2018 and the thought leaders she got to interview.


Intuit searches for 2018 'Firms of the Future'

Bookkeeping and accounting firms will have a chance to share in cash prizes and win a trip to QuickBooks Connect in San Jose.