5 top tax reform opportunities for individuals

This handful of provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are worth immediate attention.


What digital transformation looks like for today’s CPA firms

Digital transformation has been a near constant topic of conversation among accounting and CPA communities in 2018.


Filling your client acquisition funnel is a marathon

Despite gentle nudges, love taps and tactics to shorten the cycle time, the process is slow and the lag time is painful.


Ernst & Young expands legal services abroad

Ernst & Young is acquiring Riverview Law, a London-based provider of legal services, expanding the Big Four accounting firm’s global presence in the legal profession.


IRS regs on Sec. 199A look ‘taxpayer-favorable’

Experts warn the proposals on qualified business income of pass-throughs are complicated, though.


Exxon must face class-action suit over climate-change accounting

Exxon Mobil Corp. must face a lawsuit by investors who blamed a drop in the company’s shares on the disclosure that regulators were scrutinizing its reserve accounting related to climate change.


The key to innovation? Compensation

Innovation was the theme at this year’s Boomer Technology Circle Summit — but in order to get innovating, you’d better get compensating.


Rich professionals barred from tax break find pension painkiller

There’s one area where the traditional pension plan is getting new life — as a tax dodge for wealthy business owners.


FASB proposes tweaks for leasing standard

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is proposing to make a number of narrow improvements in the lease accounting standard as public companies get ready for it to take effect at the end of the year.


MSCPA announces 2018 'Women to Watch'

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs recognized seven female professionals, as both experienced and emerging leaders.