GOP rolls out $1T stimulus to start talks with Democrats

Senate Republicans presented a series of bills that would trim unemployment benefits, send $1,200 to most Americans, and shield businesses, schools and other organizations from coronavirus lawsuits.

GOP rolls out T stimulus to start talks with Democrats


Trump renews fight to block New York subpoena for his tax returns

President Donald Trump renewed his fight to prevent a New York grand jury from reviewing his tax filings, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled he doesn’t have absolute immunity from state criminal investigations.

Trump renews fight to block New York subpoena for his tax returns


Companies struggling with lease accounting standard, coronavirus

More than half the companies that completed their first audits under the new standard needed to make an extra effort.

Companies struggling with lease accounting standard, coronavirus


Long-term value creation and integrated reporting

Stathis Gould, director of advocacy at the International Federation of Accountants, discusses how finance pros can provide more effective environmental, social and governance disclosures to stakeholders.

Long-term value creation and integrated reporting


IRS offers guidance on recapturing excess employment tax credits amid coronavirus

New regulations to help employers reconcile any advance payments of refundable employment tax credits and recapture the benefit of these credits when necessary, in line with the CARES Act and the Families First Act.

IRS offers guidance on recapturing excess employment tax credits amid coronavirus


Art of Accounting: Advice to new accountants

The problem for young people starting their careers is there is no one to really guide them and lead them forward.

Art of Accounting: Advice to new accountants


GASB proposes to improve government financial reporting model

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is proposing a set of improvements in how state and local governments report on their financial condition.

GASB proposes to improve government financial reporting model


Under Armour falls after founder, CFO are named in SEC probe

Under Armour Inc. said a pair of top executives, including founder Kevin Plank, has been named in a federal probe of the company’s accounting, sending shares of the athleticwear maker down.

Under Armour falls after founder, CFO are named in SEC probe


Deloitte dives into blockchain

Deloitte is helping more of its clients leverage blockchain technology as it sees the distributed ledger technology gain increasing usage after years of experimentation with the technology.

Deloitte dives into blockchain


AICPA announces 2020 'Standing Ovation' award recipients

Eleven CPAs, all 40 years old or younger, were recognized across the personal finance and information technology sectors.

AICPA announces 2020 'Standing Ovation' award recipients