IRS postpones Enrolled Agent exams due to coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service announced that it is delaying its Special Enrollment Examination tests for Enrolled Agents due to the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic shutting down its testing centers.

IRS postpones Enrolled Agent exams due to coronavirus


H&R Block to offer free tax prep to frontline workers

Starting in May, preparation will be free for police, firefighters, EMTs and health care workers.

H&R Block to offer free tax prep to frontline workers


AICPA makes recommendations for PPP loan forgiveness under coronavirus stimulus

The American Institute of CPAs offered suggestions on how the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program should deal with forgiving loans.

AICPA makes recommendations for PPP loan forgiveness under coronavirus stimulus


Treasury plans to reclaim stimulus payments sent to deceased

The U.S. Treasury Department is planning to instruct people whose deceased relatives received coronavirus stimulus payments to return the money to the federal government, according to a department spokesman.

Treasury plans to reclaim stimulus payments sent to deceased


Connecticut to partner with local firms to expand captive insurance program

The State of Connecticut Insurance Department has launched an initiative to work with local accounting firms on a program to expand their presence in the captive insurance company market.

Connecticut to partner with local firms to expand captive insurance program


IAASB proposes to improve group audits

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board has released an exposure draft of a standard for improving the quality of audits of group financial statements.

IAASB proposes to improve group audits


Inside the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic

Accountants play a critical role in helping clients get relief.

Inside the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic


Billing and invoicing software: Is the check in the mail?

Billing and invoicing tools are critical for keeping the cash coming in.

Billing and invoicing software: Is the check in the mail?


Accounting Today seeks Best Firms for Technology – submission deadline extended

Accounting Today is accepting submissions for its report recognizing the Best Accounting Firms for Technology.

Accounting Today seeks Best Firms for Technology – submission deadline extended


CPA firms rising to the coronavirus challenge

State CPA society leaders share how accountants are responding to the pandemic — and the new opportunities it is creating

CPA firms rising to the coronavirus challenge