ADP finds private sector added 163,000 jobs in August

There are signs of slowing growth as the labor market gets tighter despite tax cuts.


In the blogs: Stupid and uninformed

Taxing refunds; billions in employment tax violations; school’s in, eventually; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Xero improves UI, adds features to core platform

At Xerocon Australia, its biggest user conference yet, the company highlighted several new features and updates.


Tesla erupts in chaos after chief accounting officer leaves, Elon Musk tokes up

The turmoil at the electric-car maker reached a fever pitch Friday, as news emerged that two senior executives will leave a matter of hours after the CEO smoked marijuana during an hours-long interview with a comedian.


Amazon taxes cited as U.K.’s top antitrust cop targets loopholes

Amazon.com Inc. and Starbucks Corp. were picked out by Britain’s top competition cop in a warning over tax arrangements that may help big companies thwart smaller rivals.


Stephen Kelly steps down as Sage CEO

The company begins search for a replacement; CFO Steve Hare will run the business in the interim.


Practice Profile: Proof of responsibility

Sensiba San Filippo earns accolades for its social stewardship, while reaching out to the community — and bringing in young talent.


The Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting

Accounting Today’s annual roster of the thought leaders, change-makers, regulators, practitioners and other leaders who are shaping the profession.


CFP certification: A complement to an accounting practice

Now is a critical time for CPAs to consider enhancing and diversifying their service offerings.


Tax Fraud Blotter: A cell in her future

$3,000 per phony return; scam by the slice; siphoning the UAW; and other highlights of recent tax cases.