Tracking trends in M&A

Transition Advisors’ Joel Sinkin dives into the changes in the merger landscape, from dropping multiples and geographic issues, to what it takes to be an attractive candidate for a combination.


QSEHRA rules your small-business clients need to know

The relatively new health plan offers tax benefits accountants should know about.


CPAs continue fight against opening ABV credential to non-CPAs

A group of CPAs is stepping up its efforts to force the American Institute of CPAs to change its decision about opening the Accredited in Business Valuation credential to non-CPAs.


SEC streamlines disclosure requirements

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted Friday to simplify some of its disclosure requirements that have become outdated, duplicative or overlapping because of changes in the information environment or U.S. GAAP, or because of other SEC disclosure requirements.


Trump ignites Wall Street debate with tweet on redoing earnings

President Donald Trump brought a long-simmering debate on Wall Street to the surface Friday when he prodded regulators to look into scaling back how often publicly traded companies report financial results.


My client and book of business vs. the firm’s clients and revenues

While many midsized CPA firms strive to be well-managed, many fall short and revert to the loosely managed style of midsized law firms.


6 things your clients should do after incorporating

Running a corporation or LLC is different than running a sole proprietorship — and your client’s legal obligations don’t end after filing the formation paperwork.


Some high-tax states aim to provide businesses workaround for SALT limits

Changes to state tax laws for unincorporated businesses could help them circumvent the $10,000 limit on state and local tax deductions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.


D.C. Circuit Court strikes down AICPA challenge to unenrolled preparer program

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has legitimized the Internal Revenue Service’s voluntary Annual Filing Season Program, which allows unenrolled preparers a limited right to represent taxpayers in IRS audits of tax returns.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Fit for a king

Loot for a state campaign; ‘hijacked’ returns; bogus liens; and other highlights of recent tax cases.