Why CPA firms should leverage RPA during a pandemic

With the world going through a recession, stakeholders and investors of client companies will lean on accounting firms more than ever to maintain trust and confidence in their companies.

Why CPA firms should leverage RPA during a pandemic


Virus accounting maneuvers criticized by European authorities

Europe’s top markets watchdog is warning companies against getting creative with financial statements that obscure the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on their bottom line.

Virus accounting maneuvers criticized by European authorities


SEC charges three former KPMG partners for exam misconduct

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Tuesday settled charges against three former KPMG audit partners for sharing answers to internal training exams.

SEC charges three former KPMG partners for exam misconduct


PwC sued by Matalan founder over Monaco move tax advice

The founder of U.K. discount retailer Matalan Plc is suing PricewaterhouseCoopers over claims he lost as much as 135 million pounds ($165 million) by relying on advice the accounting firm gave him when he moved to Monaco 20 years ago.

PwC sued by Matalan founder over Monaco move tax advice


As clients struggle, Mazars creates PPP Analysis Tool

The Top 100 Firm has its eye on more COVID-19 solutions.

As clients struggle, Mazars creates PPP Analysis Tool


In the blogs: Hero hour

Mute points; a twist on taking the AOTC; abolishing estate exclusions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: Hero hour


IRS criminal investigators’ undercover travel expenses probed

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation unit spent more than $1.3 million in fiscal year 2018 on undercover confidential operations, including travel costs, according to a new report.

IRS criminal investigators’ undercover travel expenses probed


‘That’s not R&D’: Changing how engineers view R&D can increase tax credits

Equip your boots on the ground to recognize R&D worthy of credit.

‘That’s not R&D’: Changing how engineers view R&D can increase tax credits


How to advise clients with household help during the coronavirus pandemic

For families who employ a nanny to care for their children in the home, there is the extra concern of what to do with their employee.

How to advise clients with household help during the coronavirus pandemic


Internal auditors prepare for the return to work post-coronavirus

But relatively few audit execs are actually performing reviews of critical risk areas such as health and safety.

Internal auditors prepare for the return to work post-coronavirus