Majority of young professionals lack career paths, ACCA study finds

Data from an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants report found that 92 percent of respondents wanted to learn new skills on the job.


Surviving a server crash: ‘Lose your data, lose your firm’

How a lone accountant saved Geris Zebarth from a technology disaster.


The IRS is taking off its velvet gloves for offshore holdings

Does the closing of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program mean it’s time for the iron fist?


Is your elevator pitch toxic?

Do you see the gleam of understanding and interest in the eyes of your listeners when you tell them about your services? Or do they just stand there, numb and uncomprehending, wishing they were somewhere else?


Tax reform could mean big M&A payday for U.S. private cos.

The TCJA’s lower business rates could spur a boom in merger and acquisition activity.


Private companies falling behind on new accounting standards

Businesses are taking time adjusting to the new revenue recognition and lease accounting rules.


SASB founder Jean Rogers steps down

The former CEO of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board is passing on the chairmanship post to vice-chair Jeffrey Hales.


Amazon introduces AWS Blockchain Templates

Firms can use the new blueprints to create blockchain networks of their own design using the company’s Web Services tools.


Status Not Quo becomes Sage Intacct reseller

This is the Santa Clarita, California-based consulting firm’s first offering in enterprise resource planning.


Art of Accounting: Post tax season retrospective

Hold a meeting with everyone in your firm and discuss what occurred.