Tax Fraud Blotter: Trouble at the old mill

Thousands of victims, millions in refunds; bogus taxpayers in three states; the roof caves in; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Becoming a strategic high-growth juggernaut firm

It seems as though every firm and company wants to consider itself “high growth,” but only a small percentage of them actually are.


Paychex sees slowdown in small business job and wage growth in July

Paychex reported a continuing decline in the rate of growth in jobs and wages at small businesses in July, a sign that tax reform isn’t boosting the economy as much as the latest GDP numbers suggest.


In a world of change, firms need all the friends they can get

As the BDO Alliance hits 25, the group highlights the value of making connections across the profession.


AICPA and NASBA back bill limiting legal damages against state accounting boards

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy are throwing their support behind legislation that would limit damage awards against state regulatory boards such as state accounting boards.


Bookkeeper tells jury Manafort submitted doctored statements to bank

U.S. prosecutors shifted away from showcasing Paul Manafort’s excesses and toward the core of their fraud accusations against him, offering evidence that he was deeply in debt as he submitted crudely altered financial statements to secure bank loans.


The many wrinkles of Wayfair

Parsing the ramifications of the Supreme Court decision


Wipfli moves into New England

A merger with Maine-based Macpage gives the Top 20 Firm a regional presence.


Big opportunities in cannabis clients, compliance

Experts demystify the very young and evolving industry, and share advice on how to work with potential clients in the business.


Workday completes Adaptive Insights acquisition

The deal, valued at $1.55 billion, will create a broader enterprise solution that covers finance to HR.