Rich looking to dodge property tax caps turn to Alaskan trusts

Jonathan Blattmachr, an estate planning lawyer, is such a fan of the strategy he’s created to help some of his wealthy clients get around the new property tax deduction cap that he’s using it himself.


10 tech stories you may have missed: Excel gets smarter

An infusion of AI improves everyone’s favorite spreadsheet software, harassment by emoji, and more.


Accounting departments leverage technology to boost hiring

Accounting departments are finding that offering advanced technology like cloud computing is helping them attract staff, according to a new report.


New tactics for pervasive cybersecurity threats

IT expert Donny Shimamoto and firm owner Dan Moore shared some tried-and-tested approaches to keep client data secure at the AICPA Engage conference.


Ready or not, IFRS 9 is here for derivatives

The financial instruments standard requires a new kind of calculation that is proving disruptive.


AICPA adds financial planning certificate program

Accountants have a new way to gain the PFS credential, and non-CPAs can get educated too.


AICPA releases educational resources on future of finance

The Go Beyond+ Disruption platform offers courses on human intelligence, data analytics, cybersecurity, blockchain and more.


AuditFile creates integration with Confirmation.com

The integration allows auditors to automate and track bank confirmations for any of their engagements.


PwC sanctioned by U.K. regulator for BHS audits

It’s said auditors get off lightly when companies fail. Tell that to the PricewaterhouseCoopers partner who signed off on the accounts of failed British retailer BHS. He has just received a 325,000-pound ($434,000) fine and a record 15-year ban from audit work.


Neat offers partner portal and multi-account access for firms

The provider of expense tracking and bookkeeping automation has added features for accounting and bookkeeping partners.