Archived News for Tax & Accounting Professionals

ID Theft and Tax Fraud Prevention Act proposed to protect taxpayers

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging on Wednesday will delve into ways to combat one of the fastest growing scams - identity thieves claiming other people's refunds.

News • April 10th, 2013

KPMG resigns as auditor for Herbalife, Skechers

Accounting firm KPMG has resigned as the auditor for Herbalife, a dietary supplements maker, and the shoe retailer Skechers after a rogue partner allegedly leaked information about the companies to someone who then used the information to trade stocks.

News • April 10th, 2013

President Obama's budget includes 94-cent per pack increase on cigarette taxes

President Barack Obama's budget plan would increase taxes by $1 trillion over the next decade, including a new tax on cigarettes and familiar proposals to increases taxes on the wealthy and some corporations.

News • April 9th, 2013

After gaining ground, small business owner confidence slips

After Three Months of Slow Growth, Owner Confidence is Heading the Wrong Direction Again

News • April 9th, 2013

Oregon banks increase small business lending and charitable giving

A recent survey conducted by the Oregon Bankers Association shows that banks in the state extended more than $61 billion in total credit in 2011, with $2.7 billion dollars in loans to Oregon small businesses.

News • April 9th, 2013

ADP Reaches 40,000 Human Capital Management Clients

Companies of all Sizes Increasingly Select ADP's Unified Human Capital Management Platforms to Help Navigate Health Care Reform and Other Business Challenges

News • April 9th, 2013

WeiserMazars LLP Selects Ron Ries as Partner of Not-for-Profit Group

Accounting, tax and advisory services firm, WeiserMazars LLP, recently announced it has named Ron Ries as Partner of its Not-for-Profit Group in efforts to strengthen its ties to the nonprofit sector.

News • April 9th, 2013

Payroll tax changes aren't affecting many investors' behavior

Half of investors have not changed their savings or spending behavior despite a reduction in take-home pay due to payroll tax changes this year, according to the John Hancock Investor Sentiment Survey.

News • April 9th, 2013

Tax services firm Ryan continues expansion of international tax practice

The global tax services firm Ryan, which is the seventh largest in the U.S., has formed a strategic alliance with Godoy & Hoyos Abogados, a leading Latin American tax law firm based in Colombia, with significant experience in tax planning, tax...

News • April 9th, 2013

2013 Innovation Awards Nominee: NetClient CS Mobile App

NetClient CS Mobile App nominated for 2013 Innovation Awards.

News • April 9th, 2013

2013 Innovation Awards Nominee: Tax and Accounting eBooks on Thomson Reuters Proview

Tax and Accounting eBooks on Thomson Reuters Proview nominated for 2013 Innovation Awards.

News • April 9th, 2013

2013 Innovation Awards Nominee: Workpapers CS

Workpapers CS nominated for 2013 Innovation Awards.

News • April 9th, 2013

2013 Innovation Awards Nominee: Checkpoint Interactive Decision Tools

Checkpoint Interactive Decision Tools nominated for 2013 Innovation Awards.