'Future of Accounting' podcast goes on tour to discuss impact of tech

The workshops, led by consultant Danetha Doe, will focus on how branding is the top way accountants can stay ahead of the curve.


Priority Software releases new version of ERP solution

Enhancements include system openness and mobile capabilities, and the addition of a document generator and new regulatory and compliance support.


IRS to spend $397M to implement new tax law

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department say the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will require hiring the equivalent of 1,734 full-time employees over the next two years.


IRS offers guidance on ‘blended’ tax rates for corporations

The Internal Revenue Service issued a notice to corporate taxpayers to provide more information about the tax rates they will be paying as they transition to the new tax law.


TurboTax topped Block in tax advertising this season

Intuit outspent H&R on TV commercials and paid search online, according to a new analysis.


Art of Accounting: The rest of the year begins the day after the day after tomorrow

Tax season ends tomorrow, and hopefully you will take off April 18, so you’ll be ready to start the rest of the year on Thursday. How will you manage this?


ACFE sees fewer fraud cases going to law enforcement

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners reported Tuesday a sharp drop in the percentage of fraud cases handed over to law enforcement authorities, declining to only a little over half.


When is an entertainment an expense?

Changes in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act have created confusion as to what’s deductible.


The IRS really needs a new computer system

Though the IRS has periodically upgraded its computing system, today’s system is still running the same code that was written nearly 60 years ago.


Harvard, Yale are among colleges working to repeal endowment tax

A tax on wealthy university endowments isn’t set to be collected for more than a year, yet schools are working behind the scenes to roll it back.