Firms on the move: Berdon throws staff Halloween party

Armanino Foundation raises $500K; the AICPA announced Minority Doctoral Fellowship recipients; and more news from CPA offices across the country.


People on the move: Mazars appoints chief communication officer

Marcum adds an assurance partner; Selden Fox announces vice president promotion; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Firms giving back: Armanino Foundation raises $500K for anniversary

St. Louis firm Abeles and Hoffman also honored its late managing partner and Long Island CPA Michael Holmstrom will be boxing for charity.


IRS advisory committees getting an overhaul

IRSAC will expand its functions, incorporate two other groups, and focus on the service’s operating divisions.


Want a divorce? Then do it right now or pay much bigger tax bill

This year, some estranged spouses have a more powerful incentive than ever to call a truce.


Auditors see challenges in new leasing standard

The new lease accounting standard that takes effect for public companies next year poses obstacles for the audit firms that have begun implementing it for their clients.


Separating the old from the new in the leases standard for lessees

The accounting standard redefines the rules for operating leases.


Eide Bailly merges in Kohn & Co.

The Fargo, North Dakota-based Top 100 Firm is expanding its presence in Reno, Nevada.


FASB updates accounting for VIE consolidation

The standards update aims to reduce the cost and complexity of variable interest entities, particularly for private companies.


ADP finds private sector added 227,000 jobs in October

Small businesses are having a difficult time finding qualified employees to fill the open slots.