Referrals are great – if you ask, and ask the right way

It’s the easiest way to get new business, but it requires a little work.


Texas Society of CPAs offers help to Hurricane Harvey victims

The Texas Society of CPAs has posted a toll-free phone help line for victims of the devastating Hurricane Harvey.


Trump’s pivot to taxes is fraught with ‘pitfalls everywhere’

President Donald Trump is planning to kick off one of the most important sales pitches of his presidency this week—getting Americans fired up about rewriting the U.S. tax code.


Does a cost segregation study increase the likelihood of an audit?

There isn’t much evidence suggesting the implementation of a cost segregation study on a tax return, by itself, will trigger an IRS audit.


Study supports PCAOB oversight in boosting investor confidence

A recent academic study lends support to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s regulatory oversight of auditing firms, suggesting it gives investors greater confidence in companies, in turn leading to more capital available to businesses.


California CPA firm reports data breach

Hilderbrand & Clark, a CPA firm based in San Ramon, Calif., disclosed it detected unauthorized access to its computer systems from abroad while filing tax returns.


Product News: Oracle finds a customer base in higher ed

Avalara releases GST compliance tool for India, and XCM adds BDO Canada as a client.


SEC updates guidance on revenue recognition

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released a staff accounting bulletin to conform its existing staff guidance to the new revenue recognition standard that takes effect for public companies at the end of the year.


Accounting Today accepting 2017 MP Elite submissions

The annual list recognizes top leaders from accounting firms across the country.


Discussing retirement planning options with your small business clients

As an accountant and trusted financial advisor, you can help your small business clients understand the value of 401(k) plans and how they contribute to business success.