SEC let companies practice on Edgar: That's how it got hacked

The recently disclosed breach came from the commission’s test filing system.


KPMG under fire in S. Africa for work done for Gupta family

The Big Four firm’s involvement with a wealthy family is putting it under pressure.


IRS introduces pilot program for stock distribution letter rulings

Rev. Proc. 2017-52 opens up a new area for PLRs.


Firms on the move: UHY opens in Ann Arbor

Deloitte named Tax Innovator of the Year; Withum adds office space; and other news from practices across the country.


FASB proposes clarified guidance on consolidations

The board is seeking comment on a proposed Accounting Standards Update


Tax Fraud Blotter: ‘Good will gets 40 months’

Off by $10 million-plus; theft by template; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Ex-S. African finance minister calls for full disclosure after meeting KPMG's Veihmeyer

The Big Four firm has agreed to an inquiry by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.


People on the move: Warren Averett names a new COO

WNDE hires 11 juniors; Freed Maxick boost HR team; and other personnel news from firms across the country.


SEC announces Edgar hack

The commission has been aware of the breach since 2016.


Boomer’s Blueprint: The firm of now

Focusing on the present is one of the biggest challenges firm leaders face.