The ninth edition of Accounting Today’s annual report highlights 10 outstanding accounting firm leaders.

The 2020 Managing Partner Elite

The Securities and Exchange Commission named Lindsay McCord as chief accountant in the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance.

SEC names new chief accountant in Corporation Finance unit

Down on Main Street; the non-filer initiative; refund interest; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

In the blogs: Regards from Mickey

Robotic process automation has been spreading across accounting and finance departments, according to an IMA report.

Accountants leverage RPA amid coronavirus

The American Institute of CPAs joined with more than 170 organizations in asking congressional leaders to allow businesses to write off expenses associated with loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program.

AICPA joins in urging tax deductions for expenses paid with forgiven PPP loans

Job growth slowed in July as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Private sector added 167,000 jobs in July, says ADP

The Massachusetts Society of CPAs honored seven female professionals — four Emerging Leaders and three Experienced Leaders — for their contributions to the profession.

MSCPA announces 2020 Women to Watch

The update promises to improve financial reporting associated with accounting for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity.

FASB releases standard for convertible instruments and contracts

The living room is the new conference room, and it could lead us down a sticky path when it comes to taxes.

The work-from-home tax crisis we have to see coming

White House and Democratic negotiators driving toward a deal on a final massive virus relief package by the end of the week still must overcome a raw mix of election-year pressures, internal GOP splits and a profound lack of trust between the parties.

Stimulus talks accelerate with lawmakers under pressure to act