Accounting profession marks centennial of first Black CPA with new diversity campaign

As Black History Month begins, a number of prominent accounting organizations — including the AICPA, Illinois CPA Society, and the National Association of Black Accountants — have joined together in announcing a new yearlong diversity program.

Accounting profession marks centennial of first Black CPA with new diversity campaign


Audit committee chairs concerned about ‘over-auditing’

The chairs of corporate audit committees want to hear more regularly from auditors, but they’re also concerned about “over-auditing” and “over-documentation,” according to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Audit committee chairs concerned about ‘over-auditing’


AI-driven AP provider Roger acquired by Fleetcor

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated cloud adoption in the accounting profession, which has in turn been a boon to AI companies whose software has also been given a boost by the mass move to the cloud.

AI-driven AP provider Roger acquired by Fleetcor


EU calls $15.7B Apple tax ruling ‘contradictory’

The European Union is seeking to overturn Apple Inc.’s victory in a 13 billion-euro ($15.7 billion) tax dispute, saying judges used “contradictory reasoning” when they found that the company’s Irish units weren’t liable for huge payments.

EU calls .7B Apple tax ruling ‘contradictory’


Biden’s promised $1,400 checks are even dividing the White House

Even within President Joe Biden’s White House, there’s debate about how to meet his promise to issue Americans another $1,400 each in stimulus checks.

Biden’s promised ,400 checks are even dividing the White House


Tom Hood leaves MACPA for Association

The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants has also acquired MACPA’s Business Learning Institute.

Tom Hood leaves MACPA for Association


Boomer’s Blueprint: Listen to the technology

As firm leaders develop their vision and future IT roadmaps, they must think differently to sustain success and remain future-ready and relevant.

Boomer’s Blueprint: Listen to the technology


Season of uncertainty: Aiming for April 15

From the delayed stat to a rush of new legislation and an overloaded IRS, a host of issues are combining to make tax filing even more difficult than usual.

Season of uncertainty: Aiming for April 15


A dozen tax tips for the 2021 filing season

Our panel of experts have identified these 12 credits, deductions and more as worth particular attention this year.

A dozen tax tips for the 2021 filing season