Scaling New Heights moves to November

The 1,500-person event will be held in a venue for 10,000, to accommodate social distancing, and a remote-attendance option will be available.

Scaling New Heights moves to November


People & firms on the move: Baker Tilly appoints business advisory leader

CLA Foundation grants over $500K to 40 organizations; KLR promotes three; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: Baker Tilly appoints business advisory leader


6 productivity hacks for the remote CPA

CPAs have no excuse to return to crowded offices, especially not in states where COVID-19 is having a second wind.

6 productivity hacks for the remote CPA


White House says stimulus bill ‘must’ include payroll tax cut

The White House is signaling to Congress that President Donald Trump could reject a new coronavirus aid bill if it doesn’t include a payroll tax cut, adding a new complication to already contentious negotiations between Republicans and Democrats on the next round of stimulus.

White House says stimulus bill ‘must’ include payroll tax cut


Former FASB chair Russ Golden joins outside advisory committee for PwC

Golden, who just completed his term at FASB, will be chairing an Assurance Quality Advisory Committee at PwC.

Former FASB chair Russ Golden joins outside advisory committee for PwC


EY-LeaseAccelerator alliance provides new lease accounting and contract management service

The service is planned for the U.S. and Germany, with global expansion in the future.

EY-LeaseAccelerator alliance provides new lease accounting and contract management service


AICPA updates guidance on auditing blockchain assets

This Practice Aid provides auditors with information to consider when accepting or continuing audit engagements that involve digital assets.

AICPA updates guidance on auditing blockchain assets


Tax Fraud Blotter: Official problems

Serious misStep; the taxman goeth; extra checks, please; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Official problems


CFOs can help organizations with sustainability reporting, diversity and data

The Institute of Management Accountants recently released a pair of reports on how CFOs can help their organizations provide more sustainable business activities.

CFOs can help organizations with sustainability reporting, diversity and data


PTIN fees to fall for 2021

Renewals and new applications will cost $35.95, down from $40.

PTIN fees to fall for 2021