Manafort emails cite control of Cyprus accounts

Rick Gates, the star witness in Paul Manafort’s fraud trial, concluded his testimony Wednesday with high drama.


The virtual reality of tomorrow’s CPA firm, today

Are you telling your clients and potential new clients what you do, or are you explaining to them why you do it?


IIRC offers research database on integrated reporting

The International Integrated Reporting Council unveiled an Academic Database on Wednesday, featuring more than 200 academic studies on the ramifications of integrated reporting, as well as discussing some of the best practices emerging in the field.


AICPA names winners of 2018 Contributions to Accounting Literature award

Four professors were honored for their research paper examining FASB standards and shareholder value.


IRS targets loopholes for $415B business owner tax break

The Internal Revenue Service provided some long-awaited answers for business owners hoping to dodge the limits on a juicy new tax break.


In the blogs: Blood from stones

Helping injured vets; donation changes; states conforming to the TCJA; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Manafort’s former tax accountant fired by firm after testimony

Paul Manafort’s former accountant was fired from a Virginia firm after she told the court she was aware that Manafort’s tax returns contained false information.


How to demonstrate data security compliance for even the most skeptical auditor

One crucial requirement is an indisputable audit trail that satisfies the evidence requirements of even the most scrutinizing auditor.


UCLA professor receives CGMA 'Early Career Researcher' award

Henry Friedman, assistant professor of accounting at the University, was recognized for his work in management accounting.


States take feds to court with ‘creative arguments’ over the SALT cap

Facing the loss of a valuable deduction, high-tax states file a lawsuit.