2020 Top 100 People extra: Legacy

As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “What do you hope your legacy will be?”

2020 Top 100 People extra: Legacy


N.Y. and N.J. face skeptical appeals court in SALT tax fight

New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Maryland faced skeptical questioning from a panel of federal judges considering whether to revive a lawsuit that challenges a U.S. cap on individual deductions for state and local taxes.

N.Y. and N.J. face skeptical appeals court in SALT tax fight


Small business hiring and wages slowed in November

There are signs of a slowdown in the economy as businesses continue to struggle with rising COVID-19 infections across the country.

Small business hiring and wages slowed in November


NJCPA announces 10 winners of CPA Exam Fee Lottery

The New Jersey Society of CPAs granted future CPAs $750 each to go toward their CPA Exam fee costs.

NJCPA announces 10 winners of CPA Exam Fee Lottery


Taxes cited most often in CAMs disclosures

Companies discussed taxes, followed by goodwill and/or intangibles, most frequently during their first year of disclosures of critical audit matters, according to a new report from the Center for Audit Quality.

Taxes cited most often in CAMs disclosures


The top people in public accounting — 2020

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

The top people in public accounting — 2020


House approves restrictions on Chinese companies listing in U.S.

The legislation is in reaction to U.S. regulators being unable to review the companies’ financial audits.

House approves restrictions on Chinese companies listing in U.S.


PCAOB finds audit firms adjusting to COVID-19 challenges

Auditors have taken a number of steps to address pandemic-related issues, according to a new publication from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

PCAOB finds audit firms adjusting to COVID-19 challenges


Accounting is being drawn into a new future

Regardless of how we feel, the CPA, like everyone else on the planet Earth, is undergoing major changes.

Accounting is being drawn into a new future


Intuit launches assisted tax prep

TurboTax Live will connect taxpayers with a tax expert for advice — or to prepare their return.

Intuit launches assisted tax prep