Accountants Confidence Index — August 2017
The Accountants Confidence Index rebounded from a major low in June to a major high in July.
PCAOB announces 2017-18 scholarships
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board will award one student each from 167 institutions to encourage audit careers.
Top issues: Security and staffing
NCCPAP president Steve Mankowski discusses the major issues facing the profession.
Neat expands partnerships with scanner manufacturers
The company is providing more plug-and-play image scanning options after getting rid of its own branded scanners.
Tax issues to look out for
NCCPAP president Steve Mankowki discusses their concerns for preparers and their clients.
10 Kansas City IRS employees sickened by suspicious package
It is not yet determined what in the package caused the illness, and two people were taken to the hospital with “not serious” injuries.
Product News: Thomson Reuters Checkpoint adds guidances
QuickBooks Online releases July updates, and WipFli earns Microsoft Partner award.
Firms on the move: Sax to host ‘4 Miler’ benefiting children’s hospital
Anders CPAs celebrates charitable ‘Christmas in July;’ MaloneBailey launches podcast series; and more news from CPA offices across the country.
RSM’s Kautter confirmed in Treasury tax post
The Senate confirmed the new assistant secretary for tax policy just before its summer recess.