GASB sets uniform approach for reporting government leases

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board released guidance Wednesday to create a single approach to accounting for and reporting state and local government leases.


Tax panel wants IRS to improve security

The Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee is recommending ways for the Internal Revenue Service to combat tax fraud and identity theft with better cybersecurity.


The black box of accounting technology

Should professionals know more about how their software works the way it does?


Taxpayer Advocate recommends IRS dedicate more employees to taxpayer service

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson said in a report Wednesday the Internal Revenue Service ran a generally successful filing season this year, but it needs to assign more employees to taxpayer service instead of enforcement.


Steger Gowie merges with Merves Amon & Barsz

Pennsylvania accounting firms Steger Gowie & Co. and Merves Amon & Barsz plan to merge July 1 to create a combined firm known as Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC.


Corker says GOP to scrap health bill's repeal of investment tax

Republican Senator Bob Corker said Thursday that he expects GOP leaders to scrap a provision in their health bill that would repeal a tax on investment income that affects high-income earners.


Avalara certifies 22 new integrations

The tax compliance software company now offers over 550 pre-built software partnerships.


The Neat Company gets rid of scanners

It will now solely focus on its cloud software for automating small business bookkeeping and financial workflows.


Baker Newman Noyes holds third annual 'Pre-Internship' event

The Maine firm invited 40 New England accounting students for their third annual three-day retreat.


GOP leaders delay health bill vote until after July 4 recess

Senate leaders put off a vote on the Republicans’ health-care bill until after the July 4 recess amid growing opposition from GOP members to the plan drafted in secret by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.