NASBA presents 2018 leadership awards

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy honored three CPAs at its 2018 Annual Meeting who have helped push the profession forward.


Why do firms accept poor business results?

There isn’t a firm in existence that doesn’t depend on constant growth to be successful and to generate enough profit to pay its staff and partners well.


The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance forms Enterprise Solutions Working Group

The aim is to accelerate blockchain-related policy development and issues around implementing blockchain at the enterprise level.


IRS proposes to extend bigger gift and estate tax exclusion amounts beyond 2025

Wealthy taxpayers taking advantage of the increased limits won’t have to worry about them expiring so soon.


In the blogs: Spelling ‘QBI’

A 199A formula; changes in gifting; scams and scandals; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Grassley says he’s going to take over Senate Finance Committee

The lawmaker will take the helm of the panel that oversees three contentious issues: trade, health care and taxes.


IRS warns about new tax transcript email phishing scam

Criminals are faking tax transcripts to fool recipients into clicking on and opening documents containing malware that could infect their computers.


Upcoming QB ProAdvisor release includes points system

The program is also adding an elite tier, and access to new marketing tools.


Canopy plans cloud-based tax prep software

The practice management software company intends to release its first tax preparation product next summer.


Accountants Confidence Index — November 2018

The ACI continued to climb after a relatively steep drop for September, more than recovering most of its loss.