Rich professionals barred from tax break find pension painkiller

There’s one area where the traditional pension plan is getting new life — as a tax dodge for wealthy business owners.


FASB proposes tweaks for leasing standard

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is proposing to make a number of narrow improvements in the lease accounting standard as public companies get ready for it to take effect at the end of the year.


MSCPA announces 2018 'Women to Watch'

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs recognized seven female professionals, as both experienced and emerging leaders.


Art of Accounting: Critical issues in running a firm

For my lunch with Jody Padar, I put together a list of the most important issues in running a CPA practice.


Institute of Internal Auditors revamps specialty certifications

The Institute of Internal Auditors has decided to focus on its main certification of Certified Internal Auditor while phasing out three of its less popular specialty certifications.


H&R Block offers tax course scholarships to military spouses

The tax prep giant will cover books, course materials and tuition.


California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief

The IRS announces postponed deadlines and more for residents and business in Shasta County.


AICPA presents 2018 'Medal of Inspiration'

Jeffrey Deyoe, an undergrad accounting student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, was recognized for achieving success in the face of hardships.


A top Swiss bank settles tax evasion dispute a decade after secrecy began to crumble

About a decade after Swiss bank secrecy laws started to crumble under the impact of a U.S. investigation, one of the last large lenders still entangled in the matter agreed to settle the dispute.


The cost seg/1031 exchange combo is even more important under tax reform

Changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have made this strategy even more attractive to real estate investors.