CPA business execs lower expectations for economy

The outlook for the U.S. and global economy is getting gloomier, according to a new survey by the AICPA.


How to originate over $100,000 in new fees every year

All partners and partner candidates in small and midsized CPA firms are very aware they need to originate new business each and every year.


Latest U.S. salvo against Chinese firms on PCAOB audits could benefit Hong Kong

A U.S. bill that proposes to delist Chinese firms that don’t open their audit books to American regulators could benefit Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. as companies instead turn to the city’s bourse.


Democrats to tackle SALT cap despite optics of helping the rich

Good news for taxpayers in New York, New Jersey and California. Lawmakers are going to start talking about rolling back a new limit on a popular break for state and local taxes.


Female leadership on the rise, report finds

The annual Accounting MOVE Project’s report on female leadership and diversity trends also included its lists of the best firms for women and best firms for equity leadership.


Lawmakers introduce tax deduction fix for performing artists

The legislation would correct a problem in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that makes it difficult for performing artists to deduct their work-related expenses.


SECURE Act offers possible retirement strategies for accountants to discuss with clients

Not only would stretch IRAs be dead if the legislation were to pass in the Senate, but your clients’ profit-sharing plans could be next.


10 tax tips for college grads

A short list of pointers for when students put down the diploma and pick up the tax return.


EY acquires legal managed services biz from Thomson Reuters

The Big Four firm is expanding its legal consulting practice.


Two Latino tax franchises combine

The combination of Los Taxes and Toro Taxes will have 140 locations in 17 states.