Firms on the move: Berdon hosts “sweatworking” event

DeJoy, Knauf & Blood launches cannabis practice while EisnerAmper expands its own; FASB appoints two to small-business committee; and more CPA news.


People on the move: Weaver adds in-house counsel

AICPA appoints BDO partner as next FinREC chair; Friedman hires tax partner; and other recent hires, promotions and personnel news from firms across the country.


Wirecard stock drops amid accounting fears

The German payment processor’s Indian business became a focus point again and a Citigroup analyst said the company faces prolonged uncertainty because of the accounting allegations it’s facing.


Rich Brits give up almost nothing under final chance tax program

The U.K. taxman is coming under fire over its program giving the wealthy one last opportunity to disclose income or assets stashed in secretive offshore accounts.


NYC brokers say pied-a-terre tax is ‘class warfare’ on the rich

High-end real estate brokers in New York worry that foreign second-home buyers are feeling under assault from all sides and may end up going elsewhere.


Shrinking tax refunds cast a shadow on Trump’s signature law

Getting a tax refund is a springtime tradition that Americans love as much as Easter candy.


Tax Fraud Blotter: Give us this loot

This will hurt a bit; death and taxes; millions in income, decades of not filing; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Average tax refunds about $3K as filing season hits midpoint

The IRS has sent out 3.3 percent fewer tax refunds so far this year, but the average refund size continues to track with prior years, according to IRS data released Thursday.


PCAOB offers audit committees a preview of 2019 staff inspections

The board is giving companies an overview of some of the key areas it will be looking at during upcoming audit firm inspections.


Payroll is transforming: What to expect in 2019

2018 was a big year for payroll and digital privacy. We saw several global companies face scrutiny, and in some cases lawsuits, for selling and leaking user data.