Trump pledges tax credits, tariffs to redirect jobs from China

President Donald Trump said he’ll punish American companies that move jobs abroad and reward firms with tax breaks for shifting work from China to the U.S., proposals aimed at hastening the decoupling of the world’s largest economies.

Trump pledges tax credits, tariffs to redirect jobs from China


PwC ramps up child care benefits for virtual back-to-school

The Big Four firm says they wanted to recognize the challenges parents and caregivers are facing during the pandemic.

PwC ramps up child care benefits for virtual back-to-school


Last round of ITINs will expire this year

The IRS is warning about the next round of annual expirations.

Last round of ITINs will expire this year


Employers wait for guidance on payroll tax deferral

Delaying tax payments is one thing; forgiving them is another thing entirely.

Employers wait for guidance on payroll tax deferral


The future of DAS

The AICPA’s Dynamic Audit Solution is on track to transform the field; Sue Coffey of the American Institute of CPAs and Erik Asgeirsson of CPA.com offer an update on this ambitious project.

The future of DAS


GASB readies further standards under new chairman

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is working on developing new standards for state and local governments to use under its new chair, Joel Black, while responding to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

GASB readies further standards under new chairman


IRS makes Form 1040-X amended tax returns available for e-filing

The service is now letting taxpayers submit Form 1040-X electronically when they want to file an amended tax return through commercial tax software.

IRS makes Form 1040-X amended tax returns available for e-filing


Art of Accounting: Changes at Fairleigh Dickinson masters’ program

Teaching provides an opportunity to give back by transferring knowledge, sharing experiences and offering a practical outlook to people who either will be starting their careers or are at mid career with a desire to advance further.

Art of Accounting: Changes at Fairleigh Dickinson masters’ program


CAQ's 'Audit in Action’ campaign highlights auditors during COVID-19 pandemic

The campaign looks to recognize auditors through videos, blog posts and other stories in order to “put a face to the auditors who play a significant role in keeping the capital markets functioning.”

CAQ's 'Audit in Action’ campaign highlights auditors during COVID-19 pandemic


PwC expects majority of U.K. staff to work remotely after coronavirus

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP expects the majority of its 22,000 U.K. staff to spend some of their time working remotely, even after the coronavirus crisis passes.

PwC expects majority of U.K. staff to work remotely after coronavirus