Updated version of CPA Exam released

April 1 marked the debut of the new test, complete with more simulations and analytical problem-solving.


Sorry, America — your taxes aren’t high

Compared with the rest of the world, we don’t pay that much, according to the OECD.


Break time: How preparers relax during tax season

Not that there’s a lot of down-time, mind you …


Wolters Kluwer licenses Validis software to create audit accelerator product

The move is part of a wider effort to automate the audit process, focusing it more on auditor judgement rather than the tools used to perform the task.


IRS enforcement of ACA employer mandate had glitches

Some processes used by the Internal Revenue Service to ensure businesses comply with the Affordable Care Act’s employer shared responsibility provision didn’t work as they were supposed to, or they were delayed or canceled, according to a new government report.


Keeping Millennial accountants engaged

How should the profession keep up with today’s young people?


Data breach of IRS student financial aid tool may have affected 100,000 taxpayers

A data breach in the Internal Revenue Service’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, tool, which the IRS was forced to shut down last month, may have affected up to 100,000 taxpayers.


10 tips to better serve senior clients

Financial advisors need to step up to help prevent elder abuse.


CFOs playing a bigger role in startups

CFOs and senior finance executives are taking on a greater role at startups and early-stage growth companies, according to new research.


The ERP Group now offers Beyond Software project accounting solutions

The deal adds a new functionality to the consultancy’s portfolio, which also includes Microsoft Dynamics SL and Sage 500 ERP.