Growth trends in accounting

When it comes to growing an accounting firm, commitment, persistence and education are as important as the strategies and approaches employed, according to Sarah Dobek of Inovautus Consulting.


PE and VC valuations and the AICPA Private Securities Valuation Guide

An upcoming guide from the AICPA weighed heavily, both figuratively and literally, during a recent forum.


Extend returns, not tax season

Pushing back Tax Day would bring a number of unintended consequences.


Ernst & Young merges in Kling & Pathak

EY has added a firm based in Irvine, expanding the Big Four’s presence in Southern California.


Steinhoff’s ex-CEO among eight named for questionable deals

Steinhoff International Holdings NV identified eight people, including former Chief Executive Officer Markus Jooste, as those allegedly behind questionable transactions that brought the global retailer to near-collapse.


HD Vest parent Blucora to acquire 1st Global for $180M

Blucora plans to combine HD Vest’s individual tax advisor focus with 1st Global’s institutional, multi-partner focus.


University of Texas at Austin named best MBA accounting program of 2019

The University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign, University of Pennsylvania and Brigham Young University were also honored as U.S. News & World Report’s best grad schools for professionals.


New scam uses Taxpayer Advocate Service numbers

The call may pretend to be from the TAS offices in Houston or Brooklyn.


IRS overlooks $74M in bogus claims for Social Security tax credit

The Internal Revenue Service isn’t doing enough to flag over $74 million in potentially erroneous claims for the Excess Social Security Tax Credit, according to a new report.


PCAOB offers guidance on critical audit matter requirements

Three pieces of guidance outline new requirements for companies to disclose CAMs in their audit reports.