Climate groups cringe at Virginia tax cut for oft-flooded homes

A ballot measure approved by state voters this week provides a break on property taxes for residences in flood-prone areas.


Workers feel they belong most when 'trusted and respected': Study

Ernst & Young’s ‘Belonging Barometer’ study polled over 1,000 Americans on their feelings about how they connect to their workplaces.


Tax Fraud Blotter: From mouths of babes

Info direct from an IRS site; $15 million in phony refunds; school’s out; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Marcum offers year-end tax-planning guide for 2018

The guide provides advice to taxpayers and tax professionals about how to handle the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act next tax season.


AICPA honors forensic and valuation 'Volunteers of the Year'

The American Institute of CPAs announced the top volunteers of its Business Valuation Services and Forensic and Litigation Services.


SALT cap comes back to haunt as key GOP tax writers lose bids

At least six House Republicans in high-tax states lost their seats Tuesday, defeated in part by voter frustration over the GOP tax law’s new cap on state and local tax deductions.


3 considerations for clients with cryptocurrency

As blockchain-based technology makes waves in every sector of the business world, accounting professionals should be prepared to answer client questions


FASB proposes standard for TV episode production costs

The Financial Accounting Standards Board unveiled a proposed accounting standards update Wednesday aimed at improving and harmonizing the accounting for films and episodic content for both TV and streaming video services like Netflix.


Steinhoff report to police is said to include three plus Jooste

The retailer provided South African officers with information about transactions involving more former executives who may have contributed to its accounting crisis.


Midterm election could produce gridlock on tax laws in Congress

Democrats may control the House Ways and Means Committee, but neither party is likely to get their way on tax policy.