IRS offers tool for nonfilers to get stimulus payments for coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service introduced an online tool on its website to help people who don’t normally file their taxes receive their stimulus payments sooner in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

IRS offers tool for nonfilers to get stimulus payments for coronavirus


The perpetual improvement of the CPA Exam

Michael Decker, vice president of examinations at the AICPA, shares a number of potential and planned changes to the CPA Exam.

The perpetual improvement of the CPA Exam


IRS extends more tax deadlines due to coronavirus

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department are extending a number of tax deadlines for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations and others due to the impact of the novel coronavirus.

IRS extends more tax deadlines due to coronavirus


KPMG pledges over $2M in coronavirus relief

The Big Four firm and its KPMG U.S. Foundation will support nonprofits across the country directly impacted by the ongoing pandemic.

KPMG pledges over M in coronavirus relief


Tax Fraud Blotter: Firestarter

Fate sealed; insults to injury; thanks, dad; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Firestarter


Accenture acquires Revolutionary Security in third cybersecurity purchase this year

Professional services firm Accenture has acquired Revolutionary Security for an undisclosed sum, making it the third cybersecurity purchase for the firm this year. Revolutionary Security provides cybersecurity services for critical infrastructure sectors, of which financial services is one.

Accenture acquires Revolutionary Security in third cybersecurity purchase this year


People & firms on the move: Crowe names first chief diversity officer

BKD promotes 32; Grant Thornton hires fraud risk senior manager; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: Crowe names first chief diversity officer


Crowe appoints inaugural chief diversity officer

Chris Mitchell, a consulting principal within Crowe’s technology, media and telecommunications services group, will oversee inclusive practices at the Top 10 Firm.

Crowe appoints inaugural chief diversity officer


EU eyes pact with banks for financing companies hurt by coronavirus pandemic

Officials in Brussels may ask Europe’s financial industry to make a joint pledge to keep credit flowing to companies hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.

EU eyes pact with banks for financing companies hurt by coronavirus pandemic


IASB proposes further IFRS Standards amendments regarding interest rate benchmark reform

The International Accounting Standards Board proposed amendments to assist companies in providing useful information to investors about the effects of interest rate benchmark reform on financial statements.

IASB proposes further IFRS Standards amendments regarding interest rate benchmark reform