Former PCAOB and KPMG exec pleads guilty in inspection scheme

The official passed along confidential lists of which audit clients would be scrutinized.


SAP’s cloud-based enterprise AI platform leads the market

GlobalData research places the enterprise software company at the top, alongside IBM and ahead of Amazon, Google and Microsoft.


Moss Adams merges in BPW&C

The Top 100 Firm has expanded in the Albuquerque area with its latest M&A deal.


Paul Allen’s $26B estate will take years to unravel

The billionaire had no spouse or children to divide his empire. But there are many others with interests at stake.


States could feel conservative tax pinch even if blue wave wins

Florida Governor Rick Scott, who boasts of cutting taxes dozens of times, has a chance to secure his legacy for years to come — even if Democrats manage to sweep his party completely out of power.


Encourage upward feedback and input

Letting staff influence the direction of the firm is a major engagement booster.


SEC and IRS provide relief for Hurricane Michael victims

Extended deadlines, exemptions from some securities laws, and relaxation of low-income housing rules aim to help those affected by the storm.


New Yorkers pay 30% more in U.S. taxes than national average

Empire State taxpayers sent about $24 billion more to the federal government last year than they got back in spending.


Deloitte Canada fined $350,000 for independence problems

The firm relied on technical reports done by an affiliate during three consecutive audits of a Canadian gold-mining company.


Is there a future for tax refund checks?

An all-electronic vision, security concerns, and other highlights from the latest IRS National Public Liaison meeting.