KPMG’s annus horribilis continues with fine for Ted Baker audits

For KPMG, another week, another rebuke from U.K. accounting regulators.


Facebook, Coke could face tax hit after ruling against Medtronic

Last week, Medtronic Plc suffered a legal setback in its bid to avoid a $1.4 billion U.S. tax bill — a ruling that may have costly implications for other multinationals battling the Internal Revenue Service over the use of overseas payments to lower their taxes.


Seven safeguards to combat payroll fraud

These long-lasting schemes can wreak havoc on a business.


Tracking trends in M&A

Transition Advisors’ Joel Sinkin dives into the changes in the merger landscape, from dropping multiples and geographic issues, to what it takes to be an attractive candidate for a combination.


QSEHRA rules your small-business clients need to know

The relatively new health plan offers tax benefits accountants should know about.


CPAs continue fight against opening ABV credential to non-CPAs

A group of CPAs is stepping up its efforts to force the American Institute of CPAs to change its decision about opening the Accredited in Business Valuation credential to non-CPAs.


SEC streamlines disclosure requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted Friday to simplify some of its disclosure requirements that have become outdated, duplicative or overlapping because of changes in the information environment or U.S. GAAP, or because of other SEC disclosure requirements.


Trump ignites Wall Street debate with tweet on redoing earnings

President Donald Trump brought a long-simmering debate on Wall Street to the surface Friday when he prodded regulators to look into scaling back how often publicly traded companies report financial results.


My client and book of business vs. the firm’s clients and revenues

While many midsized CPA firms strive to be well-managed, many fall short and revert to the loosely managed style of midsized law firms.


6 things your clients should do after incorporating

Running a corporation or LLC is different than running a sole proprietorship — and your client’s legal obligations don’t end after filing the formation paperwork.