IRS and Free File Alliance plan consumer protection changes for next tax season
The revised agreement expands taxpayer options for free online software offerings for next filing season to avoid steering taxpayers to paid products.
IFAC elects Dr. In-Ki Joo as president
The International Federation of Accountants has elected Dr. In-Ki Joo of South Korea as president for a two-year term through November 2020.
Accountants in small and midsized practices embracing more technology, but feeling pressures
A new survey by the International Federation of Accountants examines trends in 150 countries.
MichaelSilver expands to Chicago by merging in Lerman
The firm is extending its footprint to the Windy City.
Sikich acquires HR tech consulting firm Executive Alliance
The Top 100 Firm is expanding its services in helping businesses set up their payroll and human capital management technology.
Retirement account limits up for 2019
The IRS announced upward adjustments for 401(k), 403(b)s and other plans.
FinancialForce adds Einstein Analytics to Fall ERP release
New business analysis tools from Salesforce have been added to the latest version of the cloud-based accounting software.
Tax Fraud Blotter: A CPA breaks bad
Ex-IRS agent gets four years; Select sentence; ticket to jail; and other highlights of recent tax cases.
Audit committees revealing more information
Audit committees are providing company investors with more information about their oversight of auditing firms, according to a new report.
Rainmaking: Delegate or do-it-yourself?
In a smaller firm, should the owner of the firm be the “rainmaker?”