IRS launches group mailbox pilot for large biz taxpayers
The program will allow the representatives of a large business to share a mailbox to communicate with Appeals office employees.
Internal auditors eye risks from climate change
Despite the focus, however, most audit plans don’t currently prioritize the risks, according to a new report from the Institute of Internal Auditors.
FASB proposes guidance on share-based considerations
The proposed update aims to enhance the guidance for share-based consideration payable to a customer in conjunction with selling goods or services.
Accountant charged with aiding massive securities fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged Olayinka Oyebola and his firm enabled the perpetration of a multiyear fraud scheme.
AICPA, NASBA propose CPA licensure changes in UAA
The two organizations proposed a set of changes in the model legislation used in many states to reflect an alternative pathway to CPA licensure based on competency.
Top Apps for Accountants 2024
We asked a panel of accounting technology thought leaders about their favorite applications, and here is what they said.
Art of Accounting: Updating the checklists
Each year Ed Mendlowitz prepares and provides to colleagues, for free, a usable updated checklist file. This year’s Word file has 370 pages containing 205 separate checklists.
The growing opportunity in the Hispanic community
Melanie Lauridsen and Cynthia Rijo Sanchez discuss what it takes to successfully serve the Hispanic market.
Election 2024 and the ‘unpredictable landscape’ of accounting
AICPA chief Barry Melancon parses the tax issues of the election, as well as the broader uncertainty facing the profession.
Ken Griffin’s data leak suit against IRS ends in settlement
The Internal Revenue Service agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by hedge fund manager Ken Griffin after a contractor stole his tax data from the agency and leaked it to ProPublica.