From artificial intelligence to accounting intelligence

Some call AI the fourth industrial revolution — and it fascinates us, raises many questions, excites us, even scares us a little.


Steinhoff’s ex-Europe CFO quits as accounts probe deepens

Steinhoff International Holdings NV said the former head of finance in Europe has left the boards of two key units as an investigation into the scandal-hit retailer’s inaccurate accounts deepens.


SEC queries India’s ICICI on governance, accounting

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sought details from India’s ICICI Bank Ltd. on its accounting and corporate governance practices, people familiar with the matter said.


Ninth Circuit reverses Tax Court in loss for Intel and win for IRS

In a case involving how expenses are allocated between corporate domestic and overseas operations, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed on Tuesday the Tax Court’s decision in a major win for the Internal Revenue Service against Intel’s subsidiary Altera.


GOP’s new tax-cut framework leaves out fixes for retailers, #MeToo victims

House Republicans unveiled a broad outline on Tuesday for their next phase of tax code changes, which steered clear of correcting technical mistakes from last year’s overhaul.


Xero delivers full-service payroll through Gusto partnership

The companies will work on deeper integration over the next year to debut new, specialized features.


Career path longer for women in accounting

It takes an average of seven years longer for women in accounting and finance to reach executive level than their male counterparts, according to a new report.


In the blogs: Reach and grasp

Planning for Tax Day 2019; “Miracle on Ice;” filing protection for exempt organizations; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Right Networks buys Transaction Pro

The acquisition is the second for the cloud hosting company in 12 months.


CAQ offers information on critical audit matters

The Center for Audit Quality has published a guide to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s new audit reporting model and the critical audit matters that auditors will be required to start including in their audit reports next year.