Taxaroo adds Spanish workflows, referral program to software

The referral program is particularly timely in the age of COVID, as digitally enabled sales interactions have become twice as important as prior to the pandemic, according to a McKinsey report.

Taxaroo adds Spanish workflows, referral program to software


IRS clarifies deductibility of PPP loan expenses, as AICPA criticizes forgiveness questionnaire

The guidance clears up the tax treatment of expenses when a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program hasn’t been forgiven by the end of the year.

IRS clarifies deductibility of PPP loan expenses, as AICPA criticizes forgiveness questionnaire


IRS plans a 50% ramp-up in small-biz audits next year

The enforcement push comes after years of persistently low examination rates.

IRS plans a 50% ramp-up in small-biz audits next year


Coronavirus delays IRS reorganization

The pandemic is throwing a monkey wrench into plans for the Internal Revenue Service to reorganize itself to provide better taxpayer service.

Coronavirus delays IRS reorganization


Businesses reassess leases and accounting amid coronavirus

Nearly one-third of companies are reducing their overall real estate footprint as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 31 percent of companies renegotiating leases for more favorable terms, according to a new report.

Businesses reassess leases and accounting amid coronavirus


The craziest work-from-home expenses of 2020

Craziest work-from-home expenses of 2020

The craziest work-from-home expenses of 2020


News media provides important oversight of Big Four, study says

The press helps keep firms honest, according to a new academic paper.

News media provides important oversight of Big Four, study says


K2 recognizes AccountantsWorld, Zoho and others in annual quality awards

AccountantsWorld came away with top honors, winning the 2020 Prime Award. Also notable is Zoho’s win for its relatively young CPA program.

K2 recognizes AccountantsWorld, Zoho and others in annual quality awards


PwC acquires EagleDream Technologies

The Big Four firm has agreed to acquire the assets of a digital transformation company that’s part of the Amazon Web Services Partner Network.

PwC acquires EagleDream Technologies


Get ready for the next merger wave in accounting

Between the pandemic, aging CPA firm owners and staffing tensions, many in the accounting profession anticipate a huge uptick in firm mergers and acquisitions over the next 24 months.

Get ready for the next merger wave in accounting