Enterprise risk management a necessity for accountants: IFAC

A new report from the International Federation of Accountants highlights the importance of enterprise risk management for professionals within their practices amid uncertain times.


Making the most of PDF

The familiar format is still ubiquitous in the profession. Here are some ways accountants can use the technology to its full capability.


Wharton professors receive 2019 'Impact on Management Accounting' award

Christopher Ittner and Jeremy Michels, accounting professors at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, were recognized for their academic research on risk-based forecasting.


Tax season to start Jan. 28, IRS confirms

Despite the shutdown, Commissioner Rettig commits to on-time refunds, too.


Ocasio-Cortez’s 70% tax idea isn't very radical

Marginal rates had been that high as recently as 1981.


Squar Milner merges in Louie & Wong LLP

The Top 100 Firm is expanding its presence in the Bay Area after another recent merger in San Francisco.


Build solutions, not services, to drive growth

Make 2019 the year you offer your clients what they really need.


Accounting standards shouldn’t be left to the accountants

The SEC and FASB control the process now, but Congress should give banking regulators a more central role in overseeing the creation of accounting rules.


Is international expansion in your firm’s future?

Exciting new markets await, but so do stumbling blocks.


Ex-UBS employee fails to show for trial on stealing tax data

The defendant is accused of selling stolen information to the German tax authorities.