PwC to pay $7.9M for violating auditor independence rules
PricewaterhouseCoopers agreed to settle SEC charges for engaging in improper professional conduct with 15 audit clients.
Crain's New York names 2019 'Notable Women in Accounting'
The business journal honored 77 women working in professional services firms in the New York City metropolitan area.
Accounting Today calls for nominations for 2019 Top 100 People
The annual list recognizes thought leaders, decision-makers, standard-setters and others who are shaping the future of the profession.
IRS faced challenges in developing TCJA international tax guidance
The Internal Revenue Service had a difficult time coming out with guidance, forms and instructions for provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act like GILTI.
AICPA’s new forensic standard expected to boost CPA credibility on witness stand
The new standard promises to give accountants a leg up in providing litigation support services.
Technophobia eases as more people use tech and build it
Democratizing tech can reduce fear and enhance jobs in tax and accounting.
Firms giving back: NJCPA launches 10th annual food drive
The Virginia Society of CPAs also marked Virginia CPA Week across the state.
Deloitte Foundation, AAA present innovative teaching and research awards
The Deloitte Foundation and the American Accounting Association presented various awards to accounting academics at the AAA Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Firms on the move: Dean Dorton establishes women’s committee
Windham Brannon adds a business valuation services division; Marks Paneth creates a technology and digital services group; and more CPA news.