Employers added 638K jobs in October, including 1.4K in accounting

Unemployment declined 1 percentage point to 6.9 percent as the economy continues a slow recovery despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Employers added 638K jobs in October, including 1.4K in accounting


Accounting Today calls for participants in ‘Year Ahead’ survey

The annual study will look at accounting firms’ plans, expectations and concerns for 2021.

Accounting Today calls for participants in ‘Year Ahead’ survey


People & firms on the move: LaPorte names new president & CEO

NASBA appoints 2020-21 board members; Sweeney Conrad promotes 20; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: LaPorte names new president & CEO


AFWA names 2020 'Women Who Count' award winners

The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance announced the recipients of its 2020 Women Who Count Awards during its virtual Women Who Count Awards luncheon, held on Oct. 30.

AFWA names 2020 'Women Who Count' award winners


Aprio expands to Nashville

The Atlanta-based Top 100 Firm has merged in WSW.

Aprio expands to Nashville


Job and wage growth slowed at small businesses in October

Wages are set to go up in Florida after voters passed a minimum wage ballot initiative in Tuesday’s election.

Job and wage growth slowed at small businesses in October


Tax Fraud Blotter: What they deserve

What a steel; there go the judge; children’s books; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: What they deserve


FASB delays and eases insurance standard

The board is postponing the effective date of its long-duration insurance standard for a year and making it easier to adopt it early.

FASB delays and eases insurance standard


Verady and DAR partner on cryptoasset reporting

The valuation of cryptoassets can have a significant impact on portfolio accounting and taxes.

Verady and DAR partner on cryptoasset reporting


Meet the 2020 Best Firms for Young Accountants

A look inside the 10 best places to start a career in accounting.

Meet the 2020 Best Firms for Young Accountants