Rate expectations: How much tax pros are hiking fees – and why

Preparers are looking at new forms, new regs, new laws — and new prices.


CAQ issues request for 2019 audit research proposals

The Center for Audit Quality has made its 11th annual call for independent research topics focused on the auditing profession.


Gender discrimination lawsuit against KPMG alleges sexual harassment and assault

More than 1,100 women are seeking class-action certification in a lawsuit against the Big Four firm.


Stop deducting medical expenses. Here’s what to do instead

In today’s age of lost tax deductions many accountants are looking for new tax deductions they can offer their clients.


Tax Fraud Blotter: 1, 2, 3 and 30 months

Sunset for a tax scheme; $4,000 in phony refunds per return; aging badly; and other highlights of recent tax cases.


Surgent CPA Review releases CPA Exam readiness product

ReadyScore is powered by the company’s adaptive learning platform.


Rootworks adds business advisory resources for firms

The member-based organization for accounting entrepreneurs is offering ways for accountants to advise clients on setting up a business.


A new wrinkle in the hobby loss rules

A Tax Court ruling highlights the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.


Private equity firms get clarity on interest deduction limits

Highly-leveraged companies can start calculating just how much the Republican tax law limits their interest deductions for debt, thanks to 439 pages of regulations released by the Internal Revenue Service on Monday.


KPMG South Africa names Ignatius Sehoole chief executive officer

The auditing firm new CEO is expected to replace Nhlamulo Dlomu, who will be taking up a global role May 1.