IFRS Foundation plans for 2017 and beyond

The IFRS Foundation, the group that oversees the International Accounting Standards Board and its work on International Financial Reporting Standards, issued its annual report for 2016 on Tuesday, with a look ahead at where global standards are expected to go this year.


Trump trade at moment of truth as presidential tax program looms

Traders fixated are about to get an idea of how far the president will go to stimulate the economy, after months speculating over the timing and size of his tax plan.


Picking the right tax break for dependent care

There are two different programs to help taxpayers with the cost, and more may be on the way.


Trump's 15% corporate tax push sets stage for clash with Ryan

The president’s plan to slash the rate to 15 percent is setting up a showdown with the House Speaker, who has called for a tax plan to pay for itself.


Taxes are no longer certain and that's affecting solar deals

Even without any specific tax-reform proposals, President Donald Trump’s pledge to revamp U.S. policies is already affecting the solar industry, and not in a good way.


62 percent of firms claim staffing issues, report finds

An annual benchmarking study from FERF and Robert Half suggest more changes with less talent.


Is the U.S. becoming an international tax haven?

The U.S. has opted out of certain international bank reporting rules, and that may be of interest to high-net-worth individuals overseas. Venable’s Friedemann Thomma explains what this might mean for U.S. tax professionals and accountants.


Tax Strategy: Prospects for tax reform

Observers are starting to move their predictions for change back to 2018.


Study questions value of auditor rotation

Mandatory change of auditing firms and engagement partners doesn’t necessarily foster greater professional skepticism, according to new research.


Art of Accounting: Firing season

Many firms fire staff after tax season. The reason being that they feel they needed to get through tax season and those who are not good are let go as soon as practical. I did it differently.