IMA names new chair, Alex Eng

The Institute of Management Accountants has appointed Alex C. Eng, vice president of U.S. corporate finance at EDF Renewable Energy in San Diego, as the new chair of its global board of directors for fiscal year 2017-2018.


Following software revamp, FreshBooks closes $43M in Series B funding

Company used a secret strategy to create a brand new platform.


SOC reports evolve to reach a wider audience

An expanded roster of reports offers more options and more value.


Accounting grad wins World Series of Poker

A New Jersey man who graduated with an accounting degree before becoming a professional poker player won $8.1 million in the World Series of Poker on Sunday.


Henry+Horne donates chemo covers to local nonprofit

The Top 100 Firm’s staff members helped provide Amanda Hope Rainbow Angel with garments for children undergoing cancer treatment.


Investors need to watch out for revenue recognition changes

With the new revenue recognition standard taking effect next year, companies and their investors are bound to see some dramatic changes in the topline numbers being reported.


Firms on the move: Mazars hosts ‘Days of Service’

CalCPA sets membership record; Anders CPAs holds eighth annual summer leadership program; and more news from CPA offices across the country.


IRS offers email option for tax payment notifications

The Internal Revenue Service has introduced an email feature that enables taxpayers to get notifications in their personal email accounts about their payments using IRS Direct Pay or the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System.


People on the move: Warren Averett names its first female CEO

CohnReznick appoints office managing partner in Chicago; BeachFleischman taps Phoenix office managing shareholder; and other personnel news.


NYSSCPA to hold 2017 NextGen Conference

The New York State Society of CPAs’ annual event will look to prepare accounting professionals for the future.