Managing conflicts of interest in financial planning

Some accountants worry that entering into financial planning services may create conflicts of interest — and they’re right, according to John Napolitano of U.S. Wealth Management, though the specific conflicts may not be what they expect.

Managing conflicts of interest in financial planning


Trump tax fight faces new urgency after impeachment acquittal

President Donald Trump has put impeachment behind him, but he’s got another battle ahead with Democrats that’s been brewing for almost a year: access to his tax returns.

Trump tax fight faces new urgency after impeachment acquittal


FASB proposes changes for nonprofits receiving non-financial assets

The Financial Accounting Standards Board proposed an accounting standards update Monday to enhance the transparency of how not-for-profit organizations present and disclose contributed non-financial assets.

FASB proposes changes for nonprofits receiving non-financial assets


Deloitte Tax launches scholarship program for HBCU students

The Deloitte Tax Scholars program will offer up to $20K to ten students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities to pursue a master’s degree in accounting.

Deloitte Tax launches scholarship program for HBCU students


Harnessing lease accounting centers of excellence

What are the benefits and challenges faced by public companies with the new leases standard?

Harnessing lease accounting centers of excellence


Art of Accounting: Content vs. issue tax return review disagreement

I recommend eliminating the tick and tie review in favor of an issue review.

Art of Accounting: Content vs. issue tax return review disagreement


Pathways to Growth: When technology meets service lines

Get IT out of the back room and working for your firm.

Pathways to Growth: When technology meets service lines


SALT: A look back and a look ahead

Grant Thornton’s National Tax Office picks the top issues of 2019 and 2020.

SALT: A look back and a look ahead


Tech news: Armanino expands blockchain assurance platform

A roundup …

Tech news: Armanino expands blockchain assurance platform


M&A roundup: Rea, Raich Ende Malter and REDW expand

Rea & Associates merges in WJ Ubbing and Associates; Frank Hirth transitions its U.S. practice to Raich Ende Malter; and REDW adds Human Resources Experience.

M&A roundup: Rea, Raich Ende Malter and REDW expand