UBS quizzed about torn bonus notebooks by French prosecutors

A prosecutor in a high-profile French tax case questioned why UBS Group AG systematically destroyed handwritten notebooks detailing the movement of French clients’ funds to surrounding lower-tax countries.


IRS unveils proposed rules for tax law’s big capital gains break

The Internal Revenue Service unveiled proposed regulations Friday for what Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says could be a $100 billion investment opportunity for real estate and businesses in distressed areas.


NFL teams risk talent drain in high-tax states as breaks curbed

If your favorite NFL team doesn’t make it to the playoffs, President Donald Trump’s tax overhaul might be in part to blame.


Firms on the move: INCPAS holds Day of Service

Roth & Co. opens office in Jerusalem; RSM releases ERP blockchain solution; and more news from CPA offices across the country.


People on the move: Auburn honors former Machen McChesney MP

BlackLine hires first chief people officer; Katz, Sapper & Miller appoints eight directors; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Recognize achievement as often as possible

Prize money is nice, but public recognition is often valued just as much.


Tax Fraud Blotter: A scam by any other name

Speedy time; embezzling from the dead; thousands in gold coins; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Some companies take advantage of hedge accounting changes early

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new hedge accounting standard is prompting some companies to adopt the standard ahead of the Jan 1, 2019 effective date, though many companies are still not using hedge accounting at all.


Young CPAs burdened by student loan debt, survey finds

A New Jersey Society of CPAs poll of over 100 members found that approximately 75 percent of respondents still have debts of over $20,000.


Illinois CPA Society names 2018 'Women to Watch'

The state society recognized three female leaders making strides in their work and communities.