Deloitte and Autonomy: How two auditors can get too close to clients

The U.K. arm of Deloitte got a record fine from Britain’s accounting watchdog in September. With the full judgment against the firm laid bare last week, you can see why.

Deloitte and Autonomy: How two auditors can get too close to clients


Biden’s go-big stimulus plans set up fresh fight in split Senate

President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to pass a multitrillion-dollar economic stimulus package early in his administration faces challenges in a closely divided U.S. Senate, with a potential impeachment trial for Donald Trump that could add to delays.

Biden’s go-big stimulus plans set up fresh fight in split Senate


Opening the black box: AI, applied

Artificial intelligence is being put to the test in service areas far beyond just audit.

Opening the black box: AI, applied


Future-proof your career with data analytics skills

More and more, public accountants need to build their capabilities around handling data.

Future-proof your career with data analytics skills


Small business hiring and wage growth fell in December, says Paychex

Growth in small business jobs and wages declined last month as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to payroll giant Paychex.

Small business hiring and wage growth fell in December, says Paychex


People & firms on the move: Somerset CPAs names new president

QRGA elects next managing partner; Boomer Consulting adds two shareholders; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: Somerset CPAs names new president


M&A roundup: Withum buys PI agency

Top 100 Firm WithumSmith+Brown merged in the Doyle Carden Group, a private investigation firm, and two other accounting deals.

M&A roundup: Withum buys PI agency


Employers cut 140K jobs in December, but added 2.3K in accounting

The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is continuing.

Employers cut 140K jobs in December, but added 2.3K in accounting


BDO merges in MBAF

The firm is expanding in Florida by adding Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra LLC, a Top 50 Firm in Miami, effective Jan. 16.

BDO merges in MBAF


Tax Fraud Blotter: Lands of opportunity

Checking out; chairman of the hoard; unlucky Linda; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Lands of opportunity