Technology

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May 7, 2019 

Avalara Appoints Managing Director of Brazil and Latin America

Alessandra Almeida has joined Avalara, Inc. as its managing director for Latin America. From the São Paulo office, she will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations in Brazil, working closely to align strategy and goals for Avalara’s business in the region. Avalara is a provider of automated online tax compliance solutions for businesses of all sizes....…

Isaac M. O'Bannon

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May 1, 2019 

BDO Acquires TAXPE

The addition of TAXPE’s services, specifically in the area of tax process design and through the team’s extensive Fortune 500 company ASC 740 experience, will enhance BDO’s focus on driving solutions to meet the dynamic needs of corporate tax departments.

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April 29, 2019 

Three Things to Know About Blockchain in 2019

There will always be a debate surrounding the commercial value and legitimacy of tradable cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. While the rise in its popularity was critical to the development of blockchain technology, the two are not the same.

Shawn Slavin

April 28, 2019 

ITA Announces New President During 2019 Spring Collaborative

At its annual Spring Collaborative meeting held April 28-30, 2019 in Chicago, Information Technology Alliance (ITA) President Stan Mork announced that the ITA Board of Directors has selected a new president to take over his role upon retirement on ...

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April 25, 2019 

Most Corporate Tax Pros to Deploy Automation Tools

In the past year, nearly three quarters of corporate tax professionals (74 percent) say they dedicated extra time and resources, including bots and Artificial Intelligence (AI), in order to comply with federal tax reform policy changes, according to ...

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April 25, 2019 

Hiring Looks Bright for 2019 Graduates

The top benefits cited for hiring individuals right out of school include their enthusiasm about starting a career (35 percent) and their fresh perspective and ideas (28 percent).

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April 19, 2019 

IRS Says It Needs $2 Billion to Modernize Its Technology

The IRS Integrated Modernization Business Plan is anticipated to cost between $2.3 billion to $2.7 billion over six years through Fiscal Year 2024. Some components of the plan are in place for the current year, and the administration’s budget proposal ...

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April 19, 2019 

Do Your Best Vision Management

April 2019 Issue Many of you have put off reading this issue and article until after a hectic tax season that changed your processes and rhythm because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). One of the advantages of being a consultant to the ...

Randy Johnston