Making 2+2=5 in a merger

Five factors to consider in evaluating the profitability of a target firm for M&A.


Judge asks if UBS had serious hiring problem at Paris tax trial

The bank repeatedly attacked the credibility of witnesses and insisted it had no knowledge about clients evading taxes.


New opportunities for year-end tax planning abound with new tax law

Late regs and guidance notwithstanding, there are lots of TCJA-related steps taxpayers should take before Dec. 31.


Plumbing the mysteries of Section 199A

Tax pros and regulators are wrestling with the complexities of this part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.


IMA signs diversity pact with ALPFA

The Institute of Management Accountants has a memorandum of understanding with the Association of Latino Professionals for America.


Retired accountant among shooting victims in Pittsburgh

Melvin Wax was one of the 11 people who were killed Saturday while attending services at the Tree of Life synagogue.


CohnReznick teams with Wolters Kluwer for audits

The Top 100 Firm has picked the Integrated Audit Approach system to service clients in its 26 offices.


IRS appeals process needs improvement, says GAO

The Internal Revenue Service needs to be more timely and transparent in resolving tax appeal cases, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office.


Flexible practices gaining ground in accounting: Study

ConvergenceCoaching has released its 2018 ‘Anytime, Anywhere Work Survey.’


GE’s woes deepen as U.S. accounting probes mar new CEO’s debut

General Electric Co.’s new chief executive officer got off to a rocky start with Wall Street as the company revealed an expanded accounting probe by U.S. authorities.