Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders: Call for applicants for 2020

Accounting Today is looking for firms to participate in its annual rankings.

Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders: Call for applicants for 2020


Clark Schaefer Hackett acquires outsourced accounting firm

The Top 100 Firm is merging Keelsra Business Services into its Springfield office.

Clark Schaefer Hackett acquires outsourced accounting firm


FASB releases 2020 GAAP, SEC, XBRL taxonomies

All three are pending final acceptance by the SEC, which is expected to finalize them early next year.

FASB releases 2020 GAAP, SEC, XBRL taxonomies


BYU is tops in CPA Exam pass rates

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy’s annual CPA Exam report found that 85,855 candidates in all sat for the 2018 exam, with an average pass rate of 51.9 percent.

BYU is tops in CPA Exam pass rates


6 questions to ask clients before offering payroll

A recent survey shows that small businesses are not just open to their accountants handling payroll for them, but 38 percent expect it.

6 questions to ask clients before offering payroll


AICPA seeks input on proposed CPA Exam changes

The American Institute of CPAs’ practice analysis on the exam found that newly licensed CPAs must have a greater understanding of data analytics and technology.

AICPA seeks input on proposed CPA Exam changes


Nearly 1,600 profitable corporate subsidiaries paid no taxes

Data from the IRS helps set the stage for a global battle over taxing businesses.

Nearly 1,600 profitable corporate subsidiaries paid no taxes


Art of Accounting: Updated book list

Accountants spend a lot of time learning their craft and keeping current. What many do not do as well is keep up with practice management. An easy way is to read some of the many books on that topic.

Art of Accounting: Updated book list


2020: An age of innovation

Erik Asgeirsson describes the new audit tools and many other developments coming out of CPA.com and the American Institute of CPAs.

2020: An age of innovation


Aprio adds in LBA Haynes Strand

The deal expands the Top 100 Firm’s presence in North Carolina.

Aprio adds in LBA Haynes Strand