Mergers and Acquisitions December 5, 2025
CRI Adds DK Partners in Texas
Austin, TX-based accounting and advisory firm DK Partners has joined Carr, Riggs & Ingram in a deal that grows the top 25 firm's presence in the Lone Star State.
August 16, 2013
4 Tips for Managing Outsourcing Risks
The perceived and real risk of outsourcing also seems to be increasing daily. News media and published reports frequently highlight cases of data breaches through rogue employees, hackers, and lost/stolen devices.
August 15, 2013
AICPA Writes Letter of Opposition to Proposed Limitation on Use of Cash Method of Accounting
The American Institute of CPAs announced today it wrote a letter opposing a proposed limitation on the use of the cash method of accounting for non-natural taxpayers, personal service corporations and farmers. The proposed limitation is a part of House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp’s (R-Mich.) small business tax reform discussion draft.
August 15, 2013
Tablets – Tech Toys or Tools?
Today, many tablet owners are pondering the question, “Is it just a tech toy? Or is it a true productivity tool?”
August 14, 2013
New Auditing Standard Proposed by PCAOB
Organization Also Proposes a New Related Auditing Standard on the Auditor’s Responsibilities for Other Information in an Annual Report
August 14, 2013
Controller arrested, charged with embezzling $16.6 million from Texas fruitcake company
The FBI has arrested the controller of Collin Street Bakery for mail fraud, three weeks after the Corsicana, Texas, fruitcake giant filed a lawsuit alleging that he had embezzled more than $16.6 million since January 2005 until he was fired this June, the U.S. attorney's office in Dallas said Tuesday.
August 14, 2013
Big Four firm earns top rank for global forensics and dispute advisory services
Deloitte also named a Vanguard leader in both forensic and investigative services and dispute advisory and analysis services based on capabilities.
August 14, 2013
Tax Fraud by the Numbers
The Internal Revenue Service, in conjunction with the US Department of Justice, has ramped up its efforts to identify – and publicly bring charges against – tax preparers who actively engage in the filing of fraudulent returns.
August 14, 2013
Accountants moving to the cloud for convenience and to go paperless
Distributed computing and shared responsibilities are driving more and more accountants to the cloud and to the “No Check” CEO paradigm
August 13, 2013
SMB Optimism Index Increased Slightly in July
Small business optimism increased marginally in July.
August 13, 2013
KPMG names Jim Suglia to lead U.S. Investment Management sector
The U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP has named Jim Suglia as the national leader for its Investment Management sector.
August 12, 2013
Accountants and financial professionals feeling more secure in jobs
Confidence among U.S. finance and accounting workers hit a high in the second quarter of the year, according to a new survey.
August 9, 2013
Professionals on the Move – August 9, 2013
A weekly roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.