Eight college teams selected for 2019 Financial Planning Challenge

Student teams from CFP Board-certified institutions will compete at the 2019 FPA Annual Conference, held Oct. 16-18 in Minneapolis.


Liberty Tax to acquire Sears Hometown outlet business for $132.9M

The tax prep chain is expanding into the retail industry by acquiring the outlet business from the bankrupt retail giant.


Developing your digital branding strategy: What are you waiting for?

How your brand is shaped in the digital world is affected by online content.


AICPA proposes changes to auditor reporting standards

Amendments are being added to three sets of standards for special-purpose, single and summary financial statements.


So you received a letter from the IRS about your bitcoin. Here’s why, and what to do next

The Internal Revenue Service has fired its loudest warning shots yet across the bows of crypto investors.


Fighting ransomware: Breaking down walls between private sector and law enforcement

Not only do accounting firms store a lot of valuable and sensitive information, but the vast majority consist of just a handful of people who may or may not have the technical chops to implement and maintain a robust cybersecurity strategy.


Intuit adds health insurance benefits to QBO Payroll

The company has brought medical, dental and vision benefits capabilities to QuickBooks Online Payroll through an integration with SimplyInsured.


NYSSCPA names 2019-2020 'Excellence in Accounting' scholarship recipients

The New York State Society of CPAs’ Moynihan Scholarship Fund announced the 76 recipients of its annual Excellence in Accounting Scholarships.


Making the case for the 'strategic valued advisor'

ICPAS chief Todd Shapiro wants accountants to go beyond just being ‘most trusted.’


How much do accountants really earn?

The salary of a CPA is hard to beat, but the lucrative package doesn’t come cheap.