Art of Accounting: Critical issues in running a firm

For my lunch with Jody Padar, I put together a list of the most important issues in running a CPA practice.


Institute of Internal Auditors revamps specialty certifications

The Institute of Internal Auditors has decided to focus on its main certification of Certified Internal Auditor while phasing out three of its less popular specialty certifications.


H&R Block offers tax course scholarships to military spouses

The tax prep giant will cover books, course materials and tuition.


California wildfire victims qualify for tax relief

The IRS announces postponed deadlines and more for residents and business in Shasta County.


AICPA presents 2018 'Medal of Inspiration'

Jeffrey Deyoe, an undergrad accounting student at the University of Colorado, Boulder, was recognized for achieving success in the face of hardships.


A top Swiss bank settles tax evasion dispute a decade after secrecy began to crumble

About a decade after Swiss bank secrecy laws started to crumble under the impact of a U.S. investigation, one of the last large lenders still entangled in the matter agreed to settle the dispute.


The cost seg/1031 exchange combo is even more important under tax reform

Changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have made this strategy even more attractive to real estate investors.


Top five TCJA tax planning opportunities for individuals in 2018

As we enter into the tax planning stage of the year, the focus shifts to helping clients understand the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and optimize their tax positions.


SOX compliance costs rising thanks to rev rec standard

Compliance hours and costs for the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have risen in the past year for many companies, in part due to the new revenue recognition standard, according to a new survey.


Bankers, celebrities sue over film deals turned tax avoidance

Bankers, athletes and celebrities are suing Ingenious Media Holdings Plc, saying that they were misled about investments in the film industry that were later branded tax avoidance by the U.K. government.