Companies that left U.S. for tax reasons could qualify for Fed’s aid

Lax eligibility requirements are raising new questions about which firms should get access to public money.

Companies that left U.S. for tax reasons could qualify for Fed’s aid


KPMG offers policy and technical framework for reopening offices

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced workers across the U.S. to stay home. KPMG offers a robust plan for bringing staff back to the workplace when the time comes.

KPMG offers policy and technical framework for reopening offices


Tax Fraud Blotter: Snow jobs

A fuel and his money; see ya labor; low miles but high taxes; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Snow jobs


Grant Thornton introduces blockchain platform for managing intercompany transactions

The firm has implemented inter.x in-house, but it is also available to clients to manage dealings between financial entities of a business, which account for 30 to 40 percent of the global economy.

Grant Thornton introduces blockchain platform for managing intercompany transactions


More PPP loans seem to be coming through for anxious business owners

The Small Business Administration’s troubled Paycheck Protection Program appears to be providing more businesses with long-awaited loans, despite the rocky rollout and ever-changing guidance, according to a new survey.

More PPP loans seem to be coming through for anxious business owners


IRS limits loan forgiveness in Paycheck Protection Program

The Internal Revenue Service guidance caused some consternation among some small businesses and tax experts.

IRS limits loan forgiveness in Paycheck Protection Program


Marriage lockdown: Divorce in the time of coronavirus

Divorce and COVID-19 each bring various tax considerations.

Marriage lockdown: Divorce in the time of coronavirus


Post-implementation review process overhauled for accounting standards

The Financial Accounting Foundation’s board of trustees is changing the process for assessing the effectiveness of standards.

Post-implementation review process overhauled for accounting standards


In crisis, small businesses need small accounting firms

In this environment where information is fluid and everything is changing on a daily basis, accountants must stay out in front of clients’ needs.

In crisis, small businesses need small accounting firms


Trump looking at Chinese cos. on U.S. exchanges that don’t follow accounting rules

The president acknowledged the move could prompt Chinese companies to move off of the NYSE and Nasdaq.

Trump looking at Chinese cos. on U.S. exchanges that don’t follow accounting rules