Democrats press for concessions with deadline for deal looming

Democrats are demanding more Republican concessions to meet an end-of-the-week deadline for a deal on pandemic relief, and one of the chief White House negotiators warned there is little time left for negotiations.

Democrats press for concessions with deadline for deal looming


IRS processing more $500 child stimulus payments after criticism

The Internal Revenue Service is sending $500 payments to the children of some stimulus relief recipients who hadn’t gotten that part of the aid package after lawmakers complained that the agency wasn’t moving fast enough.

IRS processing more 0 child stimulus payments after criticism


Bento aims to help SMBs keep cash flow going during coronavirus

Bento for Business, a spend management system, is looking to assist small and midsize businesses with surviving through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bento aims to help SMBs keep cash flow going during coronavirus


The 2020 Managing Partner Elite

The ninth edition of Accounting Today’s annual report highlights 10 outstanding accounting firm leaders.

The 2020 Managing Partner Elite


SEC names new chief accountant in Corporation Finance unit

The Securities and Exchange Commission named Lindsay McCord as chief accountant in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance.

SEC names new chief accountant in Corporation Finance unit


In the blogs: Regards from Mickey

Down on Main Street; the non-filer initiative; refund interest; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: Regards from Mickey


Accountants leverage RPA amid coronavirus

Robotic process automation has been spreading across accounting and finance departments, according to an IMA report.

Accountants leverage RPA amid coronavirus


AICPA joins in urging tax deductions for expenses paid with forgiven PPP loans

The American Institute of CPAs joined with more than 170 organizations in asking congressional leaders to allow businesses to write off expenses associated with loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program.

AICPA joins in urging tax deductions for expenses paid with forgiven PPP loans


Private sector added 167,000 jobs in July, says ADP

Job growth slowed in July as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Private sector added 167,000 jobs in July, says ADP


MSCPA announces 2020 Women to Watch

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs honored seven female professionals — four Emerging Leaders and three Experienced Leaders — for their contributions to the profession.

MSCPA announces 2020 Women to Watch