Investors seek tax savings for fees they can no longer deduct

It’s been two years since investors were able to claim tax write-offs for investment costs and advice, but lawyers have found a potential workaround hidden in years-old IRS regulations and case law that may cut tax bills for some private equity and hedge fund investors.

Investors seek tax savings for fees they can no longer deduct


How to build diversity in your firm

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword in business; it’s a key to success.

How to build diversity in your firm


Boomer Consulting to certify consultants

Boomer Consulting Inc. is launching Boomer Certified Consultant Training, a year-long training program designed to teach accountants how to develop and deliver consulting and advisory services.

Boomer Consulting to certify consultants


Tax Fraud Blotter: Get that mortgage back!

EZ out; Totaled; to the cooler; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Tax Fraud Blotter: Get that mortgage back!


Better client onboarding: Discovery questions

How many clients have told you they can’t wait until they’re retired? Suppose you ask them point blank, “What does retirement look like to you?”

Better client onboarding: Discovery questions


Association of International Certified Professional Accountants launches job board

The Global Career Hub is open to professionals from all stages of their careers.

Association of International Certified Professional Accountants launches job board


Balancing the 179D extension with the TCJA

Tax reform brought new wrinkles to the deduction for energy-efficient improvements.

Balancing the 179D extension with the TCJA


AICPA recommends further guidance on compensation for nonprofit execs

The American Institute of CPAs has asked the Internal Revenue Service for more guidance on a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that imposes a 21 percent excise tax on tax-exempt organizations that pay over $1 million in compensation, or so-called “excess parachute payments,” to top executives.

AICPA recommends further guidance on compensation for nonprofit execs


NSA chimes in on IRS restructuring

The organization recommends more practitioner input on training, among other things.

NSA chimes in on IRS restructuring


FinancialForce CEO sees growth, with help from Salesforce

Tod Nielsen is looking back on a year of revenue growth and leveraging his company’s relationship with Salesforce to add more features to FinancialForce’s accounting software and attract customers.

FinancialForce CEO sees growth, with help from Salesforce