Accountants Confidence Index — July 2017

After giving up some gains in May, the Accountants Confidence Index plummeted in June.


Accounting Today calls for nominations for Top 100 Most Influential People

The annual list recognizes thought leaders, decision-makers, standard-setters and more.


ACCA finds ‘shadow economy’ is smaller in U.S. than abroad

The United States has the smallest “shadow economy” of underground trade in goods and services, compared to 28 other countries, according to a new report from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.


Intacct extends contract on foreign exchange data with Oanda

International organizations are the ERP platform provider’s fastest growing customer base.


13 tips for modern marketing

At the 2017 AAM Summit, experts made it clear that new ways of developing business will be critical for today’s accounting firms.


Estate planning strategies before Congress acts on tax reform

Estate planning has once again entered the realm of uncertainty.


Task force recommends climate change financial disclosures

A group of more than 100 business leaders and companies are backing the recommendations of a task force on providing a voluntary framework for disclosing climate-related information in financial filings.


‘Plenty of hiccups’ expected as India rolls out new tax reform

As India prepares to launch its biggest tax reform since independence in 1947, businesses and citizens across the country are bracing for economic chaos.


KPMG watched as Guptas moved South Africa public funds for wedding

KPMG South Africa failed to raise the issue when businesses controlled by the Gupta family—friends of President Jacob Zuma—diverted the equivalent of $3.3 million of public money to pay for a family wedding and their auditing firm, documents show.


SUNY Oswego hosts summer accounting program

The New York college’s “COAP” workshop showcases the profession to minority high school students.