Treasury opens web portal to disburse coronavirus funds to state and local gov'ts

The Treasury Department has created a web-based portal through which state, local and tribal governments will be able to access payments to help offset the costs of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Treasury opens web portal to disburse coronavirus funds to state and local gov'ts


IRS struggling during extended tax season with coronavirus

The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced the Internal Revenue Service to dramatically scale back operations late in tax-filing season, according to a new report.

IRS struggling during extended tax season with coronavirus


Art of Accounting: Future of the small firm amid coronavirus

I’ve spoken to many owners of, and partners in, small firms and see an optimistic future.

Art of Accounting: Future of the small firm amid coronavirus


Whitley Penn launches intern development program

The Top 100 Firm’s ‘Develop at WP’ program will educate its interns on leadership, networking and engaging with firm leaders.

Whitley Penn launches intern development program


SBA disaster loan assistance application: An update

Those of us that were early movers now have to re-apply using the new, “streamlined” EIDL application platform provided by the SBA.

SBA disaster loan assistance application: An update


The SECURE Act: What accountants should know when advising their business clients

The act makes extensive changes to the rules affecting tax-qualified, employer-sponsored retirement plans.

The SECURE Act: What accountants should know when advising their business clients


Treasury begins sending $1,200 rescue payments this week

Americans will start to receive stimulus payments this week, a centerpiece of the $2.2 trillion rescue package meant to provide a buffer against the coronavirus pandemic that’s shuttered much of the U.S. economy.

Treasury begins sending ,200 rescue payments this week


Inside the 2020 Top 100: Briggs & Veselka

One of two profiles of two outstanding firms from this year’s Top 100 focuses on strong succession in Texas.

Inside the 2020 Top 100: Briggs & Veselka


Inside the 2020 Top 100: HoganTaylor

In one of two profiles of two outstanding firms, ‘something new altogether’ in Oklahoma.

Inside the 2020 Top 100: HoganTaylor


FASB staff answers questions about delay in leases standard due to coronavirus

The Financial Accounting Standards Board staff released a question-and-answer document to respond to questions about the lease accounting guidance for lease concessions in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

FASB staff answers questions about delay in leases standard due to coronavirus