Wirecard inquiry probes why Germany missed fraud of century

Germany’s blame game over Wirecard AG’s collapse is focusing on the question of why authorities failed to take a harder look at the payments company before it became the country’s biggest accounting scandal in living memory.

Wirecard inquiry probes why Germany missed fraud of century


Prep clients’ tax estates now for a potential Democratic sweep

It may seem counterintuitive, but paying appreciably more taxes in 2020 could save families a lot of money down the road.

Prep clients’ tax estates now for a potential Democratic sweep


IRS says companies are responsible for deferred payroll taxes

The Internal Revenue Service issued some eagerly anticipated guidance on President Trump’s executive order.

IRS says companies are responsible for deferred payroll taxes


Finance pros adjust to digital reality and COVID

Company controllers have needed to burnish their technology skills during the coronavirus pandemic.

Finance pros adjust to digital reality and COVID


Intuit 13% annual growth driven by strong TurboTax performance

The company brought in $7.7 billion, up from $6.8 billion in FY 2019, the growth mainly fueled by TurboTax Online and TurboTax products.

Intuit 13% annual growth driven by strong TurboTax performance


M&A roundup: Mowery & Schoenfeld and Westberg Eischens expand

Mowery & Schoenfeld is merging in Xamin, a provider of managed IT services, and Westberg Eischens has acquired Robert F. Danielowski’s accounting firm.

M&A roundup: Mowery & Schoenfeld and Westberg Eischens expand


Completing your SOX compliance in a COVID-19 environment

Finance and accounting teams have had to adapt quickly to transition to executing their day-to-day processes in a dispersed fashion.

Completing your SOX compliance in a COVID-19 environment


The accountant’s secret to delivering effective virtual presentations

The surge in remote work has quickly created demand for a new set of skills for accountants.

The accountant’s secret to delivering effective virtual presentations


IRS OKs use of e-signatures for more forms in response to coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service is temporarily allowing the use of digital e-signatures on some forms that can’t be filed electronically.

IRS OKs use of e-signatures for more forms in response to coronavirus


People and firms on the move: BKD names next CEO

Mauldin & Jenkins adds five partners; KPMG, Crowe and CohnReznick release reports; and more CPA news.

People and firms on the move: BKD names next CEO