China makes concessions on U.S. audit standoff

China is calling for direct talks to solve a years-long dispute that threatens global markets.

China makes concessions on U.S. audit standoff


Grant Thornton furthers diversity and inclusion efforts

The Top 10 Firm announced that it will implement new training programs for staff, along with monetary donations to social justice programs.

Grant Thornton furthers diversity and inclusion efforts


White House draws doubt with claim of $75B in opportunity zone funds for poor areas

The Trump administration’s signature tax break to help poor communities may or may not be working.

White House draws doubt with claim of B in opportunity zone funds for poor areas


SEC reduces disclosures of legal proceedings, climate change and human capital risks

The changes represent probably the biggest overhaul of Regulation S-K disclosures in more than three decades.

SEC reduces disclosures of legal proceedings, climate change and human capital risks


CPA firms' hiring of accounting grads down 30%

The hiring of accounting graduates by CPA firms has declined 30 percent in recent years, and Illinois CPA Society president and CEO Todd Shapiro hopes to reverse that trend.

CPA firms' hiring of accounting grads down 30%


The importance of employer branding during a crisis

As if marketing an accounting firm wasn’t challenging enough, throw in COVID-19 along with political, social and economic upheaval, and you’ve got a challenge for the ages.

The importance of employer branding during a crisis


10 cybersecurity practices that create the best remote environment

As firms work remotely and cloud applications and security become more important than ever, accountants should be thinking about cybersecurity in new ways.

10 cybersecurity practices that create the best remote environment


3 tips to free up working capital and optimize days payable outstanding

Although many factors lead to payment inefficiencies, businesses can take steps to optimize their working capital performance and efficiency.

3 tips to free up working capital and optimize days payable outstanding


Deloitte Foundation grants $100K to AICPA Foundation

The funds will support the AICPA’s William (Bill) Ezzell Scholarship, which helps students earn their Ph.D. in accounting.

Deloitte Foundation grants 0K to AICPA Foundation


Trump’s payroll tax deferral on hold without IRS guidance

The U.S. Treasury Department still has yet to tell companies how to handle President Donald Trump’s order delaying the due date for employee payroll taxes, leaving major employers like Walmart Inc. in the lurch.

Trump’s payroll tax deferral on hold without IRS guidance