In the blogs: Manafortitude

Recovering the EITC; unwrapping sales tax; gambling losses and other natural disasters; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Sage Intacct Budgeting and Planning for small to midsized businesses now available

The product is a result of Sage’s acquisition of Budgeta earlier this year.


Don’t become a statistic: Accountants and data security

How to protect corporate and personal information when using the cloud.


Women lead a low percentage of Big Four audits of S&P 500 cos.

They were the lead engagement partner on only 15 percent of S&P 500 audits, according to a CFA Institute report.


FloQast adds multi book accounting feature to aid in ASC 606 compliance

The new capability helps organizations maintain dual reporting on revenue and expenses allocated according to two sets of rules until Jan. 1.


Survey finds Gen Z embraces curiosity, failure

Big Four firm EY’s recent poll of over 1,400 young professionals found that the age group seeks continuous feedback and diversity in the workplace.


Deloitte sees record global revenue of $43.2B in FY2018

The Big Four firm posted $43.2 billion for FY2018, an 11.3 percent increase.


Will Wayfair unleash state-by-state chaos?

Colorado’s moves highlight the potential for the decision to unleash a patchwork of burdensome and confusing state sales tax rules.


Prince Charles wonders if accountants can save the world

The Accounting for Sustainability Project, founded by the Prince of Wales, is challenging accountants to save the world by helping companies meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.


Investor confidence slips in auditors and markets

A new survey by the Center for Audit Quality shows some signs of slippage in public attitudes toward audits and investing.