Back to backup

The accounting industry is on edge about security, and rightly so. Here’s the lowdown on backing up data.


In the blogs: A tenuous unity

Churn of the rich; the rise of AI; collection time; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


GILTI rule change may mean more amended returns for partnerships

Substantial changes in the regulations for the new global intangible low-taxed income could mean that many more amended K-1 schedules will be necessary for tax practitioners this year.


IMA premieres podcast series

The Institute of Management Accountants launched “Count Me In,” featuring perspectives on accounting and finance from industry experts.


ADP teams with CountingWorks Pro on marketing library for accountants and tax pros

Accountants can promote their practices and create customized marketing videos, brochures and blog content.


GASB proposes changes in government accounting guidance

The omnibus exposure draft addresses a variety of issues identified during the implementation and application of different pronouncements.


FASB looks for feedback on accounting for intangible assets and goodwill

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued an invitation to comment document asking for input from its constituents on the accounting for certain identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination and the subsequent accounting for goodwill.


This summer work on your tan, not your budget

Move to a rolling forecast, and spend more time relaxing.


It may be now or never in Trump fight to keep Mazars accounting records from House

Time is tight for Donald Trump’s lawyers in their fight to keep the president’s financial records out of the hands of congressional Democrats.


Making Trump’s tax cuts permanent would cost nearly $920B

Extending tax breaks that are intended to benefit families and small businesses come with a steep cost, according to Congress’s nonpartisan scorekeeper.