Firm Management June 18, 2024
RKL to Merge in Kauffman CPA Co.
The top 60 firm is merging fellow Lancaster, PA-based firm Kauffman CPA Co. into its RKL Virtual Management Solutions subsidiary.
Firm Management June 18, 2024
Clark Schaefer Hackett to Add CPA Firm Rolfes & Swisher
The top 70 accounting firm is set to acquire fellow Cincinnati firm Rolfes & Swisher in a deal that will become effective July 1.
Firm Management June 17, 2024
Dennis Duncan and Torchon Formed After Accounting Firms Merge
This new CPA firm in California is the result of a union between Torchon and Associates and Dennis Duncan and Covington.
Auditing June 17, 2024
PCAOB Adopts New Rules for Auditors on Technology-Aided Analysis
The revised rules provide detail and clarity for auditors when performing procedures using technology-assisted analysis.
Taxes June 17, 2024
IRS Plans to Stop Basis Shifting Transactions
Cracking down on this tax loophole used by the wealthy could raise more than $50 billion in revenue over 10 years, Treasury said June 17.
IRS June 17, 2024
IRS Updates Careers Site to Attract Job Seekers
The website now provides a comprehensive landing spot for candidates to find everything they need to pursue a career at the IRS.
Auditing June 13, 2024
PCAOB Looks to Clarify Auditing Rules on Substantive Analytical Procedures
The proposal issued by the board June 12 would replace an interim standard that hasn't changed significantly since 1989.
Auditing June 13, 2024
PCAOB OKs Tougher Rules on Auditor Negligence
Individuals face possible sanctions when they negligently, directly, and substantially cause their firm to break PCAOB rules.
Taxes June 12, 2024
BDO Survey: Election Year Fosters Concerns for Tax Leaders
Changes to certain Inflation Reduction Act renewable credits, as well as to federal corporate tax rates, are among their concerns.
Accounting June 12, 2024
EY to Invest $1 Billion in Effort to Attract New Accountants
The firm said the investment includes a boost in compensation for entry-level accountants as well as other tech-related initiatives.
PCAOB June 11, 2024
Erica Williams Gets Second Term as PCAOB Chair
Williams, who was sworn in as PCAOB chair in January 2022, will begin her second term on Oct. 25, lasting through Oct. 24, 2029.
Payroll June 11, 2024
Small Businesses Increased Hiring for Fourth Consecutive Month, CBIZ Index Shows
The Small Business Employment Index from top 15 accounting firm CBIZ reported hiring gains in every region in the U.S. last month.
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