IIRC teams with ICAS on sustainable development

The International Integrated Reporting Council and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland have published a new report describing how businesses can achieve Sustainable Development Goals.


Senate tax chairman splashes cold water on unified GOP plan

Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch is downplaying the prospect that the White House and congressional Republican leaders will be able to deliver a unified framework for tax legislation next week, as other officials have promised.


U.S. tech giants in EU crosshairs as tax clampdown takes shape

The European Commission will outline on Thursday different options for taxing digital companies as the 28-nation bloc seeks to raise money from an industry that it says provides less than it should to public coffers.


RSM holds 8th annual Volunteer Day

The Top 5 Firm saw more than 3,100 staff members help over 100 charity organizations.


ASC 606 or 666? Revenue recognition standard could spell trouble for software companies

The revenue recognition standard that takes effect in December for public companies could pose challenges for technology businesses, particularly those relying on traditional subscription licenses, and many companies aren’t ready for the impact on their financials.


Finalists announced for 2017 Financial Planning Challenge

Eight collegiate teams will face off at the FPR Annual Conference in October.


Mauldin & Jenkins merges in Derrick, Stubbs & Stith

Mauldin & Jenkins LLP, a Top 100 Firm, is expanding its presence in South Carolina by adding Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, a firm based in Columbia, S.C., effective Oct. 1, 2017.


Senate panel mulls business tax reform

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday to discuss reforming the business tax code and heard from a group of panelists, including a representative of the American Institute of CPAs.


A solution to the tax reform pass-through problem

Proposals in Washington could seriously disadvantage one of the most common forms of business.


U.S. CEO group says corporate tax cut would spur job creation

A group of U.S. business executives called for Congress to cut the corporate tax rate as low as possible and end the current global approach in which companies’ profits are taxed no matter where they’re earned.