Tax Fraud Blotter: Family affairs

International sex crimes and tax fraud; boxed in; bad Solutions; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


People on the move: Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. appoints new MP

SEC names chief accountant; Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams promotes two to director; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Aretha Franklin left no estate plan or will

The Queen of Soul is a case study in the dangers of poor financial planning.


IRS moves to block New York, New Jersey plans to bypass SALT deduction cap

The Internal Revenue Service put the tri-state area on notice: The charitable workarounds New York, New Jersey and Connecticut approved following the new federal cap on deductions for state and local taxes aren’t acceptable to the federal government.


Intuit names Sasan Goodarzi new CEO

Brad Smith will lead the company through the end of the year; Goodarzi will take on the role in January.


Results are in: Takeaways from rev rec implementation

PwC surveyed how public and private companies are handling the revenue recognition standard.


5 top tax reform opportunities for businesses

This handful of provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are worth immediate attention.


Top five TCJA tax planning opportunities for businesses in 2018

As we enter into the tax planning stage of the year, the focus shifts to helping clients understand the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and optimize their tax positions.


TrueUp student blockchain challenge seeks CPA mentors

CPA firms are encouraged to sign up to participate in the competition as mentors, but will also have the opportunity to learn more about blockchain, AI and bots along the way.


Wall Street embraces Intuit’s New CEO despite investor fears

Intuit Inc. investors may be worried about the departure of longtime Chief Executive Officer Brad Smith, but Wall Street is confident that his successor, Sasan Goodarzi, can maintain the company’s strong growth and culture.