No early grave for Excel?

Rumors of the workhorse program’s demise are exaggerrated, and AI won’t kill it.


For GE’s savior, earnings debut is haunted by same old problems

In Larry Culp’s first earnings day as CEO, the company revealed an expanded federal probe into its accounting.


Beyond U.K., Google and tech peers see rising tax tide

The U.K. just joined a growing array of countries telling Big Tech it’s time to pay up.


Capital gains tax gift gets dialed back for tech investors

While the guidelines for opportunity zones are generous to investors, buried in the rules is a clause that could deter venture capitalists.


Art of Accounting: Small firm complacency

Many firm owners are not too ambitious and do not want to grow.


Xero seeks submissions for partner awards

Accountants can be nominated under several categories including 100% Cloud and Rewiring the Economy through Service.


Tax research in the spotlight

Major legislative and judicial change make knowing where to get answers to tax questions all the more important this year.


Making 2+2=5 in a merger

Five factors to consider in evaluating the profitability of a target firm for M&A.


Judge asks if UBS had serious hiring problem at Paris tax trial

The bank repeatedly attacked the credibility of witnesses and insisted it had no knowledge about clients evading taxes.


New opportunities for year-end tax planning abound with new tax law

Late regs and guidance notwithstanding, there are lots of TCJA-related steps taxpayers should take before Dec. 31.