Low-income tax filers targeted with false promise of big refunds

Michael Anderson and his wife, Kathy, spun his tax preparer’s electronic “prize wheel” and won a promise from the company to double their refund.


IRS wins PTIN case

The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has given the IRS a victory in its quest to charge fees.


College Factual ranks best accounting schools of 2019

Bentley University topped the college resource site’s ranking of the top accounting programs in the U.S.


Why accountants need to be data storytellers

Numbers will numb an audience, while stories will engage them deeply.


Embracing technology — and change

‘Those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.’


Accounting firms go virtual

Four firms share what it takes to work without a workplace.


In the blogs: Amidst the hullabaloo

Stress and other disasters; federal deductions and income segregation; Olson’s retirement; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


Certify merges with Chrome River Technologies

The deal, valued at over $1 billion, unites two companies that specialize in travel and expense management and invoicing software.


FASB clarifies aspects of lease accounting standard

The update clarifies some of the disclosure and implementation requirements of the new leasing standard.


Paychex finds small-business hiring was flat in February, but wages grew

Small-business job growth remained consistent in February with the previous month, but hourly earnings growth increased slightly over January, according to a new report from payroll giant Paychex.