The Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Program keeps whistleblowers busy in 2017

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower program demonstrated during fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2017 that it continues to be a remarkable tool for combating securities fraud in the United States and strengthening capital markets.


Crowe Horwath adds TRU8 Solutions

Crowe Horwath LLP plans to merge in TRU8 Solutions, an Atlanta-based risk consulting firm, effective Jan. 31, 2018.


Eide Bailly to merge in France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn

Eide Bailly LLP plans to add France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn, a CPA firm based in Gooding, Idaho, effective May 14, 2018.


The gig is up: Clients with side jobs often neglect taxes

Taxpayers may not be prepared for the ramifications of their side jobs.


Building a “cherished” practice

In order to become invaluable to clients, accountants should know how to leverage the cloud properly to build a unique, differentiated firm.


The rev rec standard is here

Marisa Garcia, managing director of CohnReznick Advisory, discusses what companies need to know about FASB’s new revenue recognition standard and what they should do about it.


Six questions to protect client tax data

The IRS has recommendations for safely storing, sharing and disposing of taxpayer information.


Are you ready for NOCLAR?

A little-known new professional standard speaks to accountants’ responsibilities when they uncover client noncompliance with laws and regs. Audit Conduct’s Cathy Allen unpacks the details.


Art of Accounting: Free Power Bites book

Back in 2010, I wrote a book called “Power Bites,” containing some concise management, leadership and lifestyle advice I give to my clients.


New Jersey Governor-elect Murphy joins tax fight as Gary Cohn hints at pushback

New Jersey’s governor-elect joined a chorus of leaders in Democratic states who are proposing workarounds for their residents to avoid new caps on state and local tax deductions—even as a top Trump administration official suggested the federal government might act to limit such strategies.