Inside the tax provisions of the stimulus act

Mark Luscombe offers an in-depth look at the many tax angles of the American Rescue Plan.

Inside the tax provisions of the stimulus act


BKD buys Indianapolis firm Hamernik

The Top 100 Firm has acquired an Indianapolis-based consulting firm that offers restructuring and business advisory services, effective March 1.

BKD buys Indianapolis firm Hamernik


Gaining valuable time through tech

The tech we need to radically transform our firms and add back time is already here. Here’s how to harness it.

Gaining valuable time through tech


Better client management strategies for accounting firms

Many individuals who change firms believe they didn’t receive the appropriate care from their previous accountant.

Better client management strategies for accounting firms


Global securities watchdog targets greenwashing in ESG plan

Global organizations that set corporate reporting standards failed to keep pace with the ESG boom, opening the door to greenwashing, mispricing and bubbles, according to one such group.

Global securities watchdog targets greenwashing in ESG plan


A UBS whistleblower, a meeting at a boutique and a record fine

UBS Group AG questioned investigators’ dealings with a whistleblower who provided documents and evidence about an event for wealthy clients at the French Open that helped lead to a record 4.5 billion-euro ($5.4 billion) penalty.

A UBS whistleblower, a meeting at a boutique and a record fine


COVID-19 highlights financial planning opportunities this tax season

Now is a great time to start helping clients plan for their financial futures.

COVID-19 highlights financial planning opportunities this tax season


Momentum builds for delaying tax deadline

Leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee and accounting groups are calling for extending the tax deadline to give the IRS, taxpayers and tax professionals an extra three months.

Momentum builds for delaying tax deadline


FICPA appoints new president and CEO

The Florida Institute of CPAs has tapped association executive Shelly Weir as its new president and CEO.

FICPA appoints new president and CEO


IFRS Foundation moves ahead on international sustainability standards board

The International Financial Accounting Standards Foundation is pushing forward on a proposal to set up an international sustainability standards board it would oversee along with the International Accounting Standards Board.

IFRS Foundation moves ahead on international sustainability standards board