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August 1, 2017 

The Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the tax industry are warning tax professionals that ransomware attacks are on the rise worldwide as bad actors here and abroad infiltrate computer systems and hold sensitive data hostage. The IRS is aware of a handful of tax practitioners who have been victimized by ransomware attacks. The...…

August 1, 2017 

Gen X homeowners bore the brunt of the housing crash, and it still shows a decade later as they lag behind in gaining equity in their homes, according to the new Zillow Home Equity Report.

August 1, 2017 

The National Council of Chain Restaurants is applauding the introduction of the Save Local Businesses Act, legislation that would reverse expanded joint employer standards set by the National Labor Relations Board that have increased businesses’ ...

August 1, 2017 

While it seems like we're always chasing after love or money, 58 percent of those surveyed stated it's harder to find true love than financial success, despite being currently in a relationship.

August 1, 2017 

Most financial service companies give consumers several options to make payments. Some consumers may choose to pay bills by phone using an automated system or speaking with a live customer representative. Companies may charge different pay-by-phone ...

August 1, 2017 

According to KPMG’s 2017 CEO Outlook, 57 percent of U.S.-based CEOs revealed they lack sufficient processes to sense disruption in their respective markets. From startups and new competitors to emerging technologies to shifts in political, regulatory ...

August 1, 2017 

Cyber crime is more prevalent in healthcare than any other industry. Scott Mariani, Practice Leader of Withum’s Healthcare Services group, discusses the impact of cyber crime in the healthcare industry and how Withum can help. For more on Scott, please visit https://www.withum.com/partner/scott-j-mariani/

August 1, 2017 

Soda taxes have been all the rage in recent years, both in the United States and abroad. Proponents tout a pair of benefits: The taxes improve consumer health by reducing consumption, and they raise revenue. So, what did Washington lawmakers slip into ...

August 1, 2017 

Despite the drizzle, Oregon is a bike-friendly state. Three Oregon cities made Bicycling Magazine’s 2016 list of the 50 most bike-friendly cities — Portland (#3), Eugene (#18), and Salem (#47) — and they’re not the only ones embracing two-wheel travel.

August 1, 2017 

Michael Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg LP and Chair of the SASB Board, speaks on the need for standardized sustainability disclosure.

August 1, 2017 

A year and a half after the issuance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (FASB) and International Accounting Standards Board’s (IASB) respective new lease accounting standards and a year and a half before compliance begins for U.S.-based ...

August 1, 2017 

Research indicates that while the volume of accounting graduates has reached a record high, the number of new candidates and exam sections taken annually remains flat. The ACT platform is designed to provide accounting students early exposure to the ...