IRS warns of new scam targeting e-filers

The Internal Revenue Service cautioned electronic return originators about a new identity theft scheme aimed at holders of Electronic Filing Identification Numbers from fraudsters posing as IRS contractors.

IRS warns of new scam targeting e-filers


IRS cracks down on self-employed retirement deductions

The Internal Revenue Service is beefing up its controls to safeguard against improper self-employed retirement deductions, according to a new report.

IRS cracks down on self-employed retirement deductions


Qvinci debuts Advisory Portal to highlight key financials for clients

The new Advisory Portal highlights and summarizes key data from financial reports to make it more accessible to clients.

Qvinci debuts Advisory Portal to highlight key financials for clients


GRI calls for mandatory sustainability reporting

The Global Reporting Initiative is responding to a proposal from the IFRS Foundation to oversee sustainability standards alongside international accounting standards.

GRI calls for mandatory sustainability reporting


Tips and tools for conducting prospect research

Researching new business prospects before picking up the phone or sending an email will help you determine whether they are a good fit for your accounting firm’s services.

Tips and tools for conducting prospect research


Art of Accounting: Writing a ‘Christmas’ letter redux

Holiday notes can be reassuring to staff and clients, foster transparency, and express and share hope and optimism.

Art of Accounting: Writing a ‘Christmas’ letter redux


Audit regulator who bought Wirecard shares faces scrutiny

The head of Germany’s accounting regulator faces scrutiny after telling a parliamentary committee that he traded Wirecard AG shares while his agency was reviewing the now bankrupt payment company’s external audits.

Audit regulator who bought Wirecard shares faces scrutiny


IFAC endorses international sustainability standard-setting board

The International Federation of Accountants reiterated its call this week for an international sustainability standards board under the purview of the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation.

IFAC endorses international sustainability standard-setting board


IASB mulls changes in group accounting

The International Accounting Standards Board is looking into the standards for consolidated financial statements, or group accounting.

IASB mulls changes in group accounting


2020 year-end tax tips: What we do know and what we should know

Here are some obvious and not-so-obvious year-end tax tips to consider as we prepare ourselves and our clients for the new year.

2020 year-end tax tips: What we do know and what we should know