AICPA recommends automatic accounting method changes to IRS

The American Institute of CPAs has submitted a set of recommendations to the Internal Revenue Service about accounting method changes.


What private companies can learn from public companies about lease accounting

With more than three-quarters of public companies already past the effective date, the spotlight is now on private companies.


Moore Stephens announces inaugural 'Growth Academy' grads

Nineteen graduates representing nine North American firms participated in the leadership and development program, which began in Nov. 2017.


Countrywide’s former CEO is predicting a luxury housing rout

A decade ago, Angelo Mozilo was the face of the housing bust that preceded the financial crisis. Now the former chief executive officer of Countrywide Financial Corp. is predicting another drop, and for some homeowners it may be even worse.


An April tax boon for SALT-hit states that struggled to forecast

States are enjoying windfalls after struggling to predict how President Donald Trump’s federal tax law changes would ripple through their revenue.


Judge in Trump records case skips preliminaries, moves to trial

A Washington judge presiding over the president’s attempt to block a House committee from getting tax records from his longtime accounting firm, Mazars USA LLP, said he’ll have enough information to issue a final ruling after a May 14 hearing.


Inside Trump’s transcripts

A look at the New York Times report offers a primer on IRS transcripts


‘The year of the tax professional’

Avalara highlights the higher profile of sales taxes and sales tax pros at its annual Crush conference.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Check it out

Various EFINs; Mr. Plow; toothsome; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


SEC mulls rollback of internal control audit requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission is proposing to limit the requirements under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for audits of internal controls over financial reporting, making them apply to only the largest public companies.