Steinhoff seeks $59M from ex-CEO after accounting crisis

Steinhoff International Holdings NV is seeking more than 850 million rand ($59 million) from former Chief Executive Officer Markus Jooste for his role in the accounting crisis that triggered the retailer’s near-collapse.


PwC now audits crypto companies

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has added cryptocurrency auditing to its list of services as the firm expands into an asset class that is steadily adopting the accoutrements of traditional finance.


In the blogs: Safety nets

SCOTUS versus North Carolina; when a client’s ready for advisory services; Advocate’s bow; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


IRS faces hiring shortages amid workforce attrition

Officials at the Internal Revenue Service are looking to hire more employees to handle tax enforcement, compliance and administration of the tax code.


The Top 10 issues facing tax pros

In the aftermath of tax season, practitioners need to look ahead to broader concerns.


Surgent, NAEA launch 'Pathway to EA' Program

The new program aims to increase the number of candidates and improve Special Enrollment Exam pass rates.


SALT cap sparks debate over which party cares about the middle class

The debate about the cap on federal deductions for state and local taxes has flipped the tables for lawmakers.


Expensify wins big in Cannes for 2 Chainz video

The music video features Adam Scott as the record label’s head of finance, obsessed with saving receipts.


FASB opens second segment reporting study

The board is looking for public companies to take part in a study focusing on potential improvements to the segment disclosure requirements.


Opportunity zone participation window expires June 28

Taxpayers wishing to participate for any calendar 2018 capital gains must act quickly.