AccountantsWorld releases employee portal app

The app is a smart move in a sector where ease of use and accessibility is king.


Firms on the move: Armanino launches program to advance female leaders

RSM raises $2.8M in Birdies Fore Love campaign; Smith Elliott Kearns rebrands; and more news from CPA offices across the country.


People on the move: KPMG adds independent director to board

Marcum CEO and CIO honored with industry awards; RKL expands partnership, hires managers and HR consultants; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Few taxpayers opt to videoconference with the IRS

The number of people who use the so-called Virtual Service Delivery technology has been declining for several years.


New Jersey launches tax amnesty

The state program will run through Jan. 15


IRS inflation adjustments will diminish tax cuts

The adjustments in Rev. Proc. 2018-57 are for 2019, for returns to be filed in 2020.


FloQast adds Strict Tie-Out Mode to internal controls software

The addition to the close management software company’s Strict Suite Controls product provides a software framework for internal controls.


Donor-advised fund grants exceed $19B

Grants from donor-advised funds to charities grew 19.9 percent last year, thanks to the new tax law.


PCAOB OKs five-year strategic plan and 2019 budget

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, with a new set of board members this year, approved a strategic plan for 2018-2022 on Thursday, along with a fiscal year 2018 budget.


M&A roundup: Deals in Illinois, Rhode Island and Tennessee

Selden Fox merges in Richard T. DeSimone & Co.; Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., LLP adds John W. Clegg & Company; and HHM CPAs acquires Grisham, Wildman & Work.