XCM 2020

May 26, 2020 

XCM Releases New API for Engagement Task Data

This latest GET API will allow XCM customers to access their engagement task information, including key dates and acceptance detail, typically captured throughout the lifecycle of an audit engagement, used to create a number of unique reporting needs ...

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May 26, 2020 

Illinois CPA Society Announces Scholarship Recipients

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is pleased to award $84,000 in scholarships to 43 accounting students as part of its Accounting Scholarship Program, which supports accounting students at Illinois colleges and universities who demonstrate strong ...

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May 26, 2020 

Grant Thornton Names New Managing Partners and Principals

Grant Thornton appointed these office managing partners and principals to drive the firm’s continued commitment to its people and culture, while also supporting its strategic objectives and growth initiatives in their respective markets.

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May 22, 2020 

IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Are a Virtual Reality

For the past 30 summers, the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums have been the IRS' marquee outreach event to the tax professional community. In past years, these forums were scheduled to take place in six cities around the country this summer.

 Accounting Broker Acquisition Group

May 22, 2020 

Accounting Broker Acquisition Group

Accounting Broker Acquisition Group has successfully promoted and negotiated hundreds of accounting practice acquisition transactions representing hundreds of millions of dollars in value for sole practitioners, small partnerships, and larger firms.

 Largest U.S. Shopping Mall Delinquent on $1.4 Billion Loan

May 21, 2020 

Largest U.S. Shopping Mall Delinquent on $1.4 Billion Loan

The Mall of America, the largest U.S. shopping center, missed two months of payments for a $1.4 billion commercial mortgage-backed security, the latest sign of the devastating impact of pandemic-related shutdowns on the retail industry.

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May 21, 2020 

Home Prices Expected to Hold or See Only Minor Losses

Three-quarters of brokers report their clients haven’t lowered prices because of the economic contraction, according to an April 30 survey from the National Association of Realtors. One in five buyers had dropped out of the market, but house ...

Xero

May 21, 2020 

Xero Launches Suite of New Cash Flow Management Tools

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting small businesses around the world, Xero has accelerated the rollout of the expanded reporting pilots and introduced new features so businesses and their advisors can quickly see crucial financial metrics and manage ...

PPP Paycheck Protection Program

May 21, 2020 

PPP Loan Forgiveness: Popular but Complicated

While the intent of the PPP was to create simplicity and security in uncertain times, an unintended effect of the statute and forgiveness application has been to complicate borrowers’ processes and create further questions.

Tracey Golden AICPA

May 20, 2020 

Tracey Golden Elected as Chair of AICPA

As of June 1, Golden will also serve as chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the unified voice of the AICPA and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).