The accountant’s secret to delivering effective virtual presentations

The surge in remote work has quickly created demand for a new set of skills for accountants.

The accountant’s secret to delivering effective virtual presentations


IRS OKs use of e-signatures for more forms in response to coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service is temporarily allowing the use of digital e-signatures on some forms that can’t be filed electronically.

IRS OKs use of e-signatures for more forms in response to coronavirus


People and firms on the move: BKD names next CEO

Mauldin & Jenkins adds five partners; KPMG, Crowe and CohnReznick release reports; and more CPA news.

People and firms on the move: BKD names next CEO


Credit Suisse uncovers client fraud at wealth management

Credit Suisse Group AG is dealing with the fallout of a fraud at its international wealth management business, two years after it was criticized by a regulator in a similar case that rattled the bank and raised questions about controls.

Credit Suisse uncovers client fraud at wealth management


Three reasons accountants make great CEOs

As accountants we have access to more information than anybody else at the company, and there is knowledge in that information.

Three reasons accountants make great CEOs


Tax pros’ top grumbles about the IRS coronavirus slowdown

Practitioners share which part of the service’s pandemic-driven drop in service was most inconvenient to them.

Tax pros’ top grumbles about the IRS coronavirus slowdown


Work-from-home tools to master: Zoom for video conferencing

Even though everyone is using Zoom, it’s amazing how few people have actually spent time learning how to use it effectively. There’s no excuse for that.

Work-from-home tools to master: Zoom for video conferencing


Leadership’s role in driving business development

Business development is the lifeblood of any professional services firm, or any organization that sells anything for that matter.

Leadership’s role in driving business development


Tax Fraud Blotter: Class act

Philly fraud; under development; ran but couldn’t hide; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Class act


White House dissatisfaction slows IRS payroll tax guidance

The administration wants employers, not employees, to be responsible for paying back the Social Security levies when they come due next year.

White House dissatisfaction slows IRS payroll tax guidance