Parts of GOP tax overhaul endorsed by conservative Democrats

A group of conservative House Democrats is embracing some elements of a GOP plan to cut taxes, potentially creating an opening for Republicans to win bipartisan support.


Pay is still king, but it’s not the only factor in hiring

Two new salary guides highlight the importance of perks and professional development in recruiting and retention.


What’s new and what’s coming in tax research

Even the most drastic changes to the Internal Revenue Code won’t diminish accounting and tax pros’ needs for tools that deliver in-depth, accurate info.


The Spirit of Accounting: Why are we so critical of the financial accounting status quo?

In the first of two articles, Profs. Miller and Bahnson explore a new paradigm for corporate reporting.


IMA CEO Jeff Thomson favors accountants over robots

Institute of Management Accountants president and CEO Jeff Thomson unveiled a new campaign to emphasize the value of management accountants as more jobs fall prey to robots and automation.


Citrin Cooperman adds Kera & Company

Citrin Cooperman & Co., a Top 100 Firm, has merged in Kera & Company, an eight-employee firm that specializes in servicing automobile dealerships.


Art of Accounting: Managing partner or dictator?

In many firms the reality is that most partners below the “dictator” at the top are treated as employees—maybe a little more respectfully, but still as employees.


Spring2 Technologies merges with Eide Bailly

The Top 100 Firm will welcome the tech consultancy’s staff into their Lehi, Utah, office.


Tax reform stumbling block: Individuals vs. businesses

The treatment of pass-throughs and how their income is taxed is a major issue for legislators.


SEC says hackers got more data than previously disclosed

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday that the hackers who broke into its corporate filing system last year accessed two people’s personal information, a change from the agency’s previous assessment that it didn’t believe such data had been compromised.