GBQ merges in Weber Clark

The Columbus, Ohio-based firm has expanded to Toledo.

GBQ merges in Weber Clark


IRS offers guidance for farmers on small-business tax break

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department released guidance Friday to help farmers deal with a provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and reduce their taxes by leveraging a tax break for small businesses.

IRS offers guidance for farmers on small-business tax break


FASAB issues guidance on loss allowance for receivables

A new technical bulletin aims to clarify the loss allowance standards for AR and related recognition standards and reporting.

FASAB issues guidance on loss allowance for receivables


GASB proposes to improve guidance around note disclosures

The board is looking for comment on a proposed concepts statement around the issue.

GASB proposes to improve guidance around note disclosures


Firms on the move: E. Cohen expands Maryland office

White Nelson Diehl Evans launches new website; American Accounting Association to induct five members into Accounting Hall of Fame; and more CPA news.

Firms on the move: E. Cohen expands Maryland office


People on the move: UHY appoints COO

MarksNelson names new managing partner; PBMares adds pair of partners to retirement plan services team; and more personnel news.

People on the move: UHY appoints COO


Democrats introduce bill to force corporations to disclose tax havens

A group of Democrats in the House and Senate has introduced legislation that would require large multinational corporations to provide country-by-country financial reports indicating whether they are using offshore tax havens.

Democrats introduce bill to force corporations to disclose tax havens


Investors seek tax savings for fees they can no longer deduct

It’s been two years since investors were able to claim tax write-offs for investment costs and advice, but lawyers have found a potential workaround hidden in years-old IRS regulations and case law that may cut tax bills for some private equity and hedge fund investors.

Investors seek tax savings for fees they can no longer deduct


How to build diversity in your firm

Diversity isn’t just a buzzword in business; it’s a key to success.

How to build diversity in your firm


Boomer Consulting to certify consultants

Boomer Consulting Inc. is launching Boomer Certified Consultant Training, a year-long training program designed to teach accountants how to develop and deliver consulting and advisory services.

Boomer Consulting to certify consultants