In the blogs: Learn to earn

Uber problems; stay interviews; grandpa as dependent; in memoriam; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Deloitte sees global revenue reach $38.8B

Deloitte saw its global annual revenue reach $38.8 billion in the fiscal year ended May 31, 2017, a $2 billion increase over the prior year.


Congress wants this $2 trillion tax break. U.S. companies don’t

Some lawmakers would like to give businesses an “unprecedented” way to slash their tax bills by investing in new equipment. But firms that stand to benefit most are saying no thanks, just give us a bigger rate cut.


GOP aide is said to snag $670,000-a-year job chairing PCAOB

A little-known Republican Senate aide is in line to lead the accounting industry’s watchdog, setting up an official who lacks experience in the auditing profession for one of the highest-paying jobs in financial regulation.


Illinois CPA Society's 2017 Day of Service

The organization’s 8th annual event saw over 1,200 professionals volunteer in local communities.


Increasing the CPA pipeline through early-stage accounting education

Academia has a major role to play in ensuring the future of the profession.


Exxon must disclose accounting details in N.Y. climate probe

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s attempt to use “accountant-client privilege” to avoid handing over audit documents in a politically charged climate-change probe was dealt a final blow by New York’s top court.


Stop S corporation sales discrimination

S corporations are the only entities that owners, partners or shareholders cannot sell to benefit favored charities by using a charitable remainder trust.


Making accounting real for students

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs is taking steps to diversify the profession.


Chaminade University to launch two-year, 'big data' pilot program

The Honolulu school will look to expose more native students to careers in data science and analytics.