People on the move: KPMG appoints chief diversity officer

RSM hires head of talent acquisition; Grant Thornton expands enterprise technology and solutions practice; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Ernst & Young to spend extra $1B on cloud, new technology

Financial-services firm Ernst & Young LLP is spending an extra $1 billion on new technology, including artificial intelligence and shifting platforms to the cloud.


AICPA names 2018 Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award winner

Miklos Vasarhelyi, a professor of accounting at Rutgers University, was recognized for his achievements in teaching audit technology.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Misadventure capital

Nominees down under; 22 years of inaccurate returns; shell games; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


PCAOB drafts 5-year strategic plan

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has released a draft version of its five-year strategic plan and is asking for public comment on its areas of focus, with a slate of fresh new board members this year and an overhaul of some of its top staff.


KPMG marks milestone in construction of learning center

The firm hosted a ceremony honoring the construction crew and designers as the final beam was placed atop the structure.


SCOTUS online sales tax ruling: A threat to small businesses?

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will have far-reaching implications for domestic companies, unless states and policy makers act to reduce the compliance burden.


Illinois CPA Society revamps, renames Midwest Accounting Show

The ICPAS has rebranded the long-running event as ICPAS Summit18, the latest in a series of changes in the accounting trade show world.


PayStand integrates with Xero

The B2B payment platform plug-in is available on the Xero Marketplace.


15-year-old named global Excel champ

Microsoft Excel continues to be an attractive certification for young students interested in STEM subjects.