ADP finds private sector added 135,000 jobs in September as hurricanes hit south

The private sector added 135,000 jobs in September, according to the payroll giant ADP, as the recent hurricanes put a dent in job growth.


Oregon Society of CPAs holds second annual 'Day of Service'

129 volunteers representing 14 businesses served their communities and raised awareness of the profession.


Amazon gets $294M tax bill as EU sues Irish on Apple

Amazon.com Inc. was slapped with a European Union order to pay 250 million euros ($294 million) plus interest in back taxes to Luxembourg as the world’s biggest online retailer became the latest U.S. giant to run afoul of the bloc’s tough rules on government subsidies.


Parts of GOP tax overhaul endorsed by conservative Democrats

A group of conservative House Democrats is embracing some elements of a GOP plan to cut taxes, potentially creating an opening for Republicans to win bipartisan support.


Pay is still king, but it’s not the only factor in hiring

Two new salary guides highlight the importance of perks and professional development in recruiting and retention.


What’s new and what’s coming in tax research

Even the most drastic changes to the Internal Revenue Code won’t diminish accounting and tax pros’ needs for tools that deliver in-depth, accurate info.


The Spirit of Accounting: Why are we so critical of the financial accounting status quo?

In the first of two articles, Profs. Miller and Bahnson explore a new paradigm for corporate reporting.


IMA CEO Jeff Thomson favors accountants over robots

Institute of Management Accountants president and CEO Jeff Thomson unveiled a new campaign to emphasize the value of management accountants as more jobs fall prey to robots and automation.


Citrin Cooperman adds Kera & Company

Citrin Cooperman & Co., a Top 100 Firm, has merged in Kera & Company, an eight-employee firm that specializes in servicing automobile dealerships.


Art of Accounting: Managing partner or dictator?

In many firms the reality is that most partners below the “dictator” at the top are treated as employees—maybe a little more respectfully, but still as employees.