ACCA exam pass rates grow in June 2017

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants believes more education options are the main catalyst behind recent numbers.


Brexit puts financial-trade tax on ice as banks start moving

A six-year push to impose a tax on financial transactions in Europe may have run its course, with Germany and France dragging their feet as they prepare for Brexit and a redrawing of the financial map that has already begun.


House introduces taxpayer appeal rights bill

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to provide taxpayers more rights to have their cases heard by the Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Appeals.


Mazars holds third annual 'Days of Service'

The firm saw more than 550 staff members help local nonprofits across the country.


Construction tax planning and accelerated depreciation planning

A properly designed and implemented construction tax planning analysis will proactively identify tax savings related to new and planned construction projects.


XBRL makes steady advances

Extensible Business Reporting Language is starting to become more widely used, thanks to the SEC’s rules requiring the use of XBRL in financial filings in recent years and a new rule requiring XBRL for foreign issuers.


Consumers clamor for a cashless economy

With EY leading the charge, several accounting firms in the U.S. are already accepting Bitcoin as payment for their services.


Firms on the move: Marks Paneth opens new N.J. office

Mize Houser creates restaurant group brand; Rodman CPAs volunteers at YMCA camp; and more news from CPA offices across the country.


Senate GOP leaders revise health care bill with tax changes

The latest iteration of the Republican effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act includes provisions designed to win over both conservative and centrist GOP members of the Senate.


Marcum to hold second annual Women's Forum in October

Chelsea Clinton will serve as a featured speaker at the event focused on female leadership in the workplace.