Auditing beyond the financials

The profession’s skillset can be applied to much more than just financial statements, according to Julie Bell Lindsay of the Center for Audit Quality.

Auditing beyond the financials


Tech News: Wolters Kluwer adds CCH tool for PCR firms

Intapp offers total integration solution for firm tech, and Sesh Corp receives $1.6M to develop emotional intelligence reader for video.

Tech News: Wolters Kluwer adds CCH tool for PCR firms


Trump fight over delay of subpoena for taxes set for Sept. 1

A federal appeals court set a hearing for Sept. 1 to consider President Donald Trump’s emergency request to put on hold a judge’s ruling that cleared the way for the Manhattan District Attorney to enforce a subpoena for his tax returns and other financial records.

Trump fight over delay of subpoena for taxes set for Sept. 1


Credit Suisse faces Belgian probe over hidden accounts

Credit Suisse Group AG faces a criminal probe amid suspicions it helped more than 2,600 clients to hide money in Swiss accounts, Belgian prosecutors said.

Credit Suisse faces Belgian probe over hidden accounts


IRS will stop sending overdue notices until it catches up on mail backlog

The Internal Revenue Service agreed to quit warnings about unpaid taxes while it works through millions of pieces of unopened mail that have accumulated during the pandemic.

IRS will stop sending overdue notices until it catches up on mail backlog


IRS previews draft version of 1040 for next year

The Internal Revenue Service has released a draft version of the Form 1040 for tax year 2020 with several significant changes probably in store for next tax season.

IRS previews draft version of 1040 for next year


Clients disappointed with tax refunds, expect more from accountants

The vast majority would still recommend their preparer, however, according to a new survey.

Clients disappointed with tax refunds, expect more from accountants


Building entrepreneurial accountants and partners during coronavirus

To get started building your team of entrepreneurs, consider some “assembly instructions.”

Building entrepreneurial accountants and partners during coronavirus


For CPA firms building a sales and use tax practice, the time is now

Most of the Top 100 CPA firms reportedly are showing significant increases in revenue in their SUT practices.

For CPA firms building a sales and use tax practice, the time is now


Biden lays out vision in convention speech, including tax changes

The Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden expressed optimism and hope about overcoming the economic crisis and other challenges during his acceptance speech at the virtual Democratic National Convention.

Biden lays out vision in convention speech, including tax changes