Tech news: Avalara intros consumer use tax tool, and more

New tech helps clients set up webinars, asses consumer use tax, and more.

Tech news: Avalara intros consumer use tax tool, and more


Accounting profession responds to George Floyd killing and anti-racism protests

Firms, state CPA societies and national accounting organizations are addressing the wave of international outrage and demonstrations sparked by the killing last week of George Floyd, an unarmed African American, by four Minneapolis police officers.

Accounting profession responds to George Floyd killing and anti-racism protests


Unemployment unexpectedly dips as employers add 2.5M jobs

The positive figures included 13,200 jobs in accounting, and raised hopes for a faster economic recovery despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Unemployment unexpectedly dips as employers add 2.5M jobs


People & firms on the move: Windes elected new MP

ConvergenceCoaching announces Transformational Leadership Program graduates; Baker Tilly admits 23 partners; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: Windes elected new MP


Is M&A still top of mind for firms?

It’s too bad that a pandemic is what was needed to push firms into stronger leadership, but now that the world has changed, accounting firms need to change with it.

Is M&A still top of mind for firms?


The global accounting profession faces COVID-19

International Federation of Accountants CEO Kevin Dancey talks about how accounting organizations around the world are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and working with each other to solve problems and share resources.

The global accounting profession faces COVID-19


Have you got the right technology, space and mindset to work from home indefinitely?

It’s likely that what we thought of as ‘business as usual’ is never going to be exactly the same given the massive upheaval we’re now going through.

Have you got the right technology, space and mindset to work from home indefinitely?


Target market research is king

Knowing what buyers need, where they do their research, and what influences their decisions are all key to a firm’s success.

Target market research is king


Top firms’ share of public co. audits creeps up

The Big Four increased their percentage of SEC audit engagements at the expense of the rest of the top 10 auditors in 2019.

Top firms’ share of public co. audits creeps up


IRS to expand Virtual Settlement Days

The service is looking to go online to help more taxpayers who aren’t represented by counsel.

IRS to expand Virtual Settlement Days