Attrition costs more than you think

Most professional service firms spend very little to mitigate attrition and improve loyalty.


Noble Group rescue thrown into doubt by Singapore probe

The commodity-trading firm is being investigated by three Singaporean agencies more than three years after a whistle-blower questioned the company’s accounting.


AICPA wants IRS to reconsider tax transcript changes

The American Institute of CPAs is asking the Internal Revenue Service to rethink its proposed changes to the tax transcript process, contending they would delay the process of getting copies of old tax returns for clients.


People & firms on the move: Blumshapiro prepares Thanksgiving meals for local families

NASBA appoints new board of directors; CalCPA announces annual award winners; and more personnel and CPA office news.


NASBA presents 2018 leadership awards

The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy honored three CPAs at its 2018 Annual Meeting who have helped push the profession forward.


Why do firms accept poor business results?

There isn’t a firm in existence that doesn’t depend on constant growth to be successful and to generate enough profit to pay its staff and partners well.


The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance forms Enterprise Solutions Working Group

The aim is to accelerate blockchain-related policy development and issues around implementing blockchain at the enterprise level.


IRS proposes to extend bigger gift and estate tax exclusion amounts beyond 2025

Wealthy taxpayers taking advantage of the increased limits won’t have to worry about them expiring so soon.


In the blogs: Spelling ‘QBI’

A 199A formula; changes in gifting; scams and scandals; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Grassley says he’s going to take over Senate Finance Committee

The lawmaker will take the helm of the panel that oversees three contentious issues: trade, health care and taxes.