Filing will begin on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020.

IRS sets the opening of tax season

BDO adds Biegel Waller; Brown Edwards expands in Virginia; Prager Metis combines with Shine & Company; Hoffman Eells merges with Abbott, Frenyea & Russell; and Mariner Wealth Advisors acquires the tax practices of David G. Miller & Associates and G.M. Bremer & Associates.

M&A roundup: BDO, Brown Edwards, Prager Metis and others sign deals in the New Year

The American Institute of CPAs revealed the Q1 and Q2 target release dates for the 2020 CPA Exam on Monday.

AICPA announces 2020 CPA Exam score release dates

The company is focusing its efforts on hiring marketing, sales and software development personnel in 2020.

Avii gets first external funding in two decades

The clients and markets of the future will require firms and accountants to think more clearly about the investments and effort they want to put into developing new capabilities, according to consultant Gale Crosley.

The skills of the future

As tax authorities around the world crack down on corporate tax avoidance strategies, demand for transfer pricing advice is fueling growth in advisory services.

Global tax advisors see growing demand for transfer pricing work

Strong cybersecurity and employee training are crucial to preventing phishing attacks.

Reeling in a big phish

Start 2020 by firing yourself as the boss, CEO or managing partner. Then rehire yourself. As the new, CEO what would you do to justify the confidence you had in you?

Art of Accounting: Fire yourself

Financial institutions are getting ready to begin complying this year with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s new credit losses standard, which means they will need to start making disclosures about their loan portfolios.

Banks prepare to communicate CECL disclosures

Here’s a look at the most significant decade for the fastest-growing giving vehicle.

The decade in donor-advised funds