AICPA offers guidance on materiality in attestations

The discussion paper explains some of the challenges when a subject can’t be measured quantitatively.


China and the U.S.: Unexpected bedfellows in global digital tax wars

As the U.S. prepares retaliatory measures against European and Indian Digital Service Tax plans, it has found an unexpected ally.


OnPay and Xero partner for agribusinesses

The deepened relationship brings a full suite of back-office services to Xero’s agricultural industry customers and their accountants.


PCAOB sees continuing problems in broker-dealer audits

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has released its latest yearly report on its inspections of firms that audit broker-dealers and found deficiencies remain at a high level.


10 tips for starting a firm website

Launching a website for an accounting firm is not an easy task and can seem overwhelming. Here are some tips.


FASB proposes delaying insurance standard

The proposed update would give insurers an extra year to implement the new rules.


MSCPA hosts 'Awareness Program' with NABA

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs partnered with the National Association of Black Accountants to hold a summer program for students across the state.


In the blogs: Schoolin’ around

New nexus state; taxing cutting-edge (and really tiny) technology; refunds and good intentions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


FAF appoints new chair of FASAC and PCC members

Michael Morrow will be the new chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council, and new members are joining the Private Company Council.


Unlocking extra value from an IC-DISC

Most CPAs are familiar with the tax benefit of using an IC-DISC, but many do not realize the additional benefit that can be generated by a different method of calculation.