Xero appoints new U.S and Canada country managers to accelerate growth

The cloud accounting company is focusing on strengthening its market share in the Americas.


Shred alert: How preparers dispose of sensitive documents

Shredding paper documents and destroying digital files are critical for data security.


New award program opens for ‘Sales Tax Nerds’

The Sales Tax Institute aims to recognize a practitioner with a singular passion for indirect tax.


Dean Dorton-sponsored horse to race in 150th Travers Stakes

Dean Dorton Allen Ford will again sponsor racehorse Tax this Saturday, who recently participated in the Belmont Stakes and Jim Dandy Stakes.


White House reportedly considering payroll tax cut to boost economy

The Trump administration is mulling the possibility of temporarily cutting Social Security and Medicare taxes as a way to spur the economy.


AICPA offers valuation guide for private equity and VC firms

The guidance helps with determining the fair market value of companies in an investment portfolios.


Art of Accounting: Mentoring female staff

Many firms that have active mentoring programs do not provide the appropriate mentors.


New liability risks in accounting

Liability insurance experts Deb Rood and Stan Sterna share major emerging malpractice and liability concerns for accountants.


Most college grads open to starting their own business, poll finds

An American Institute of CPAs survey also found that a majority of young job seekers value autonomy over job security.


Sax merges in Miller

The deal expands the firm’s footprint in New York City.