Michael Cohn

Deloitte CEO Cathy Engelbert discussed how auditing firms can use advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and even drones to make audits more efficient.

Roger Philipp, the founder of the Roger CPA Review, has an event in his past that few of the thousands of CPA candidates who have taken his exam prep courses probably knew about: he once appeared on “The Dating Game.”

Weyrich, Cronin and Sorra is adding Greenberg Ettlin & Associates, extending WC&S’s presence in Maryland’s Cecil County.

The Internal Revenue Service has removed a rule requiring that a discharge of indebtedness for which a Form 1099–C, ‘‘Cancellation of Debt,’’ must be filed occurs when a 36-month non-payment testing period expires.

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting has written a special post-election tax briefing on the tax law changes that could occur when Donald Trump takes office next year. The changes could be yuuge.

WeiserMazars LLP has merged in Integrity Consulting Solutions LLC, a management and technology consulting firm based in Frederick, Md., effective Sept. 1, 2016.

BDO USA LLP has expanded into Jacksonville, Florida, by adding the LBA Group, the firm’s ninth location in the Sunshine State.

The IRS does not have enough controls in place to make sure U.S. manufacturers are properly claiming the Domestic Production Activities Deduction on their tax returns, according to a new report.

The International Federation of Accountants has released a report describing how the accounting profession can help the United Nations achieve its sustainable development goals.

Accounting firm Marcum LLP has released its 2016 Year-End Tax Guide.

The Internal Revenue Service is opening up its detailed tax data to researchers outside the federal government who can make use of the information in their studies.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to do more to ensure taxpayers aren’t using virtual currencies like bitcoin to avoid taxes, according to a new report.

The Internal Revenue Service didn’t do enough to mitigate risks in some of its information technology contracts, according to a new report.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has issued a proposed accounting standards update for service concession arrangements, focused on determining the customer of the operation services.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is refining the role of its Investor Advisory Committee to bring more of an investor perspective to the accounting standard-setting process.

Rea & Associates has merged in Friel & Associates, a firm based in Chardon, Ohio, effective November 1.

UHY Advisors and UHY LLP have acquired the professional services firm Pratesi, Salemi & Company LLC and the valuation firm Brentmore Valuation Advisors, in West Hartford, Connecticut.

Eide Bailly is expanding its presence in Las Vegas by adding the consulting firm JW Advisors and the CPA practice of Bryce Wisan.

The Internal Revenue Service has issued final regulations on controlled foreign corporations to provide rules about the treatment of U.S. property held by the CFC in connection with transactions involving partnerships.

The New Hampshire accounting firms Nathan Wechsler & Company, PA, and Robert M. Mucha, CPA, P.C., have combined, effective Oct. 28, 2016.