GSCPA awards over $114K in 2018-19 academic scholarships

The Georgia Society of CPAs recognized more than 51 accounting students representing 13 local universities and colleges


KPMG South Africa audits own staff after breaking public trust

All staff will face background checks every two years to try improve the firm’s reputation.


FreshBooks and Fidelity Labs launch contest for self-employed targeted solutions

As more firms develop niche apps and tools for their clients to use, this is an opportunity for those solutions to gain a wider platform.


‘Accidental Americans’ in France press Macron for IRS relief

The tax plight of “accidental Americans” in France — there are an estimated 10,000 of them — may be discussed by President Emmanuel Macron with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump during an end-of-April state visit to Washington.


ConvergenceCoaching launches 2018 'Anytime, Anywhere' survey

The consulting firm is seeking feedback concerning flexible work practices in public accounting.


Online sales taxes face high court test as states seek billions

States and traditional retailers are asking the justices to overturn a 26-year-old ruling that exempts many internet merchants.


Ernst & Young teams with AIG on tax and tech

Ernst & Young and the insurance giant American International Group signed a global tax compliance and technology operating agreement.


LBMC staffers take up fiddling to curb busy season stress

Abby Parsons and Hannah Horton found a mutual interest and creative outlet during the busiest time of the year.


Investors don’t seem to mind incomprehensible tax footnotes

Vague disclosures by public companies about how much they’re paying in taxes don’t appear to be deterring investors, according to a new study.


Regulators to phase in capital treatment of credit losses

Bank regulators propose to allow banks to phase in capital treatment of credit losses over three years.