Tax reform bill has some hidden gotchas

The tax reform legislation that Congress approved Wednesday has a number of complexities that could prove problematic for tax professionals and their clients.


Grant Thornton pays $1.5M to settle audit violations with PCAOB

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board said Wednesday it has imposed a $1.5 million civil penalty against Grant Thornton LLP and censure the firm for violations of quality control standards and for audit failures.


AICPA disappointed by tax reform bill’s exclusion of CPAs

American Institute of CPAs president and CEO Barry Melancon issued a statement Wednesday following passage by Congress of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act expressing disappointment that the bill doesn’t give CPA firms the same favorable tax treatment provided to other pass-through entities.


Congress sends Trump tax-cut bill in first GOP legislative win

House Republicans passed the most extensive rewrite of the U.S. tax code in more than 30 years—hours after the Senate passed the legislation—handing President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory.


How McConnell succeeded on tax cuts after failing on health care

A pivotal moment in the Republican party’s drive for tax overhaul legislation came in September, when two GOP senators agreed that tax cuts could add $1.5 trillion to deficits over 10 years, said Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.


3 clear signs it’s time to replace an ERP system

Delivering the right information quickly to the right people is critical.


Mazars USA to donate $100K towards hunger charities

The Top 100 firm will offer funds and volunteer work to nonprofits across six states next year.


Prager Metis donates $120K to Alzheimer's Association

The Top 100 firm continued its partnership with the nonprofit for a second year.


IRS scrambles to clear ‘clogged drain’ slowing mortgage applications

Top officials at the Internal Revenue Service met with mortgage industry groups this week to discuss possible fixes to the agency’s verification system, which lenders rely on to process mortgage loans.


House passes sweeping tax cuts, moving Trump closer to major win

House Republicans passed a sweeping tax overhaul that delivers a deep, lasting cut for corporations and temporary benefits for individuals, putting President Donald Trump one step away from his first major legislative victory.