Firm Management October 31, 2023
MGO to Expand in Los Angeles by Merging in J. Arthur Greenfield
J. Arthur Greenfield’s team of 20 staff and four partners are expected to join MGO’s Century City office at the end of the year.
IRS October 30, 2023
IRS OKs E-Signatures to Be Used on a Slew of Forms Indefinitely
The agency said Monday it will continue to allow alternatives to handwritten signatures to be accepted for certain tax documents.
IRS October 30, 2023
IRS Boosts Hiring for Taxpayer Assistance Centers
The agency has increased staffing at its TACs by 31% during FY 2023 thanks to funding from the Inflation Reduction Act.
Taxes October 25, 2023
IRS Starts Business Tax Accounts
The business tax accounts are part of a continuing effort to improve IRS taxpayer services and make the agency more tech-friendly.
Taxes October 25, 2023
IRS Has Collected $160 Million in Back Taxes From Millionaires This Year
The agency said it recently recovered $122 million from 100 wealthy earners, in addition to $38 million collected earlier this year.
Firm Management October 25, 2023
Dean Dorton Moves Into Florida After Acquiring Technology Consulting Firm
The top 100 accounting firm has its first location in the Sunshine State after acquiring SDN Computer Consultants.
Firm Management October 24, 2023
Whitley Penn Acquires Texas CPA Firm Fisher, Herbst & Kemble
The team from San Antonio-based full-service accounting firm FHK will officially join top 40 firm Whitley Penn on Nov. 1.
IRS October 24, 2023
IRS Opens PTIN Renewal Season for 2024
The fee to renew or obtain a PTIN for 2024 is $19.75, down from $30.75 in 2023. Failure to have a valid PTIN may result in penalties.
Firm Management October 24, 2023
PwC Global Revenue Up 5.6% to $53.1 Billion in FY 2023
PwC had the smallest year-over-year revenue increase of the Big Four firms that have released their 2023 revenue results thus far.
Accounting October 23, 2023
Joshua Lance, Founder of Lance CPA Group, Has Passed Away
Lance, 40, a six-time “40 Under 40” honoree by CPA Practice Advisor, died on Oct. 21 after a nearly yearlong battle with cancer.
Firm Management October 23, 2023
LBMC Adds Kentucky CPA Firm Strothman & Co.
LBMC will add 60 professionals from Strothman & Co. as part of the transaction, which closes on Nov. 1.
Firm Management October 20, 2023
Young Accounting Professionals Are Leaving Their Jobs at a Higher Clip
Those ages 18 to 36 experienced the highest turnover over the past 24 months and are more likely to leave in the next year, a new report found.
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