Diversity in accounting has a long way to go

The struggle to move the needle in the profession persists when it comes to race and gender.


Beyond the Boomers: It’s time for X, Y and Z to come together

Generational Viewpoints:


GOP pivots to tax cuts amid frustration at lack of detail

Representative Ted Yoho had hoped to spend the August recess in his North Florida district making the case for a tax overhaul. Instead, the third-term Republican said he doesn’t know what to say when his constituents ask what the revamp will mean for them.


Liberty Tax Services starts new network

The tax prep chain is looking to acquire mid-market tax firms.


In the blogs: RIP myRA

The importance of PTO; never-ending collections; Bitcoins and AI; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Involving staff and managing your firm’s reputation on social media

Every business owner knows that a social media strategy is necessary to remain relevant in today’s digital world. However, not everyone knows how to effectively use social media to listen to your clients and manage your firm’s reputation.


IRS may be missing billions in taxes from employer underreporting

The Internal Revenue Service could be foregoing billions of dollars in potential taxes because tens of thousands of employers are underreporting the amount of their workers’ wages and withholding taxes, according to a new report.


Accounting and tax lead most profitable industries

Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping and payroll services topped the list of most profitable industries over the past 12 months, according to the financial information company Sageworks.


Paychex sees another pullback in small business job growth in July

Job growth at small businesses continued to slow down last month, although wages are rising, according to a new report from payroll giant Paychex.


Senate Democrats lay out bipartisan tax reform principles

A group of 45 Senate Democrats has sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Republican Senate leaders calling for bipartisan talks on tax reform, but with three preconditions.