Proposed ethics revision would prohibit bribing accountants

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants is suggesting a set of changes prohibiting inducements.


IRS provides relief for Hurricane Irma victims

The Internal Revenue Service is granting additional time to file returns and make payments for taxpayers in the Virgin Islands, with similar help expected for people in Florida and other states as well.


Georgia Society of CPAs collects over 536K meals for 2017 'Food Fight'

Local firms also donated over $135K towards the Georgia Food Bank Association this August.


DOJ won’t pursue criminal charges against former IRS official Lois Lerner

Republican leaders of the House Ways and Means Committee are objecting to a decision by the Department of Justice not to bring charges against the ex-director of the Exempt Organizations unit over accusations that she improperly prevented conservative organizations from getting tax-exempt status.


Off-season phishing

While tax season is a period rife with hacking attempts, cybercriminals don’t take any time off. Accountants have to be vigilant with safety year-round, says cybersecurity expert Kevin O’Brien.


Reporting is the top reason finance execs access the cloud

However, this leaves CFOs and controllers worried about security.


Eide Bailly to merge in Hawkins Advisors

The Top 100 Firm is expanding its footprint in Utah with its latest deal.


Tax overhaul may be less ambitious than GOP planned

The chairman of a large conservative caucus believes President Trump will sign a tax bill this year, but the legislation may not be as far reaching as Republican leaders had originally hoped.


Trump debt limit deal undermines trust among GOP on tax overhaul

The president’s agreement with Democrats could be complicating tax reform efforts by eroding trust within his own party.


How to keep your clients in corporate compliance

There are a lot of services that you offer to clients, but is corporate compliance one of them?