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A roundup of our favorite recent tax fraud cases.

The International Federation of Accountants has issued a report calling for governments around the world to stop issuing a patchwork set of regulations that are stifling economic growth.

Accounting, tax, bookkeeping and payroll businesses have been growing sales at a healthy rate this past year, according to the latest numbers from the financial information company Sageworks.

Rea & Associates, a regional accounting and business consulting, recently announced that 16 college interns have joined its ranks just in time for the 2016 tax season. However, in addition to regular tax work, interns program will have the opportunity to assist on assurance and bookkeeping projects.

A large number of important tax changes go into effect this year. Many were ushered in by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, although legislation enacted earlier in 2015 and in 2014 also contributed a fair share. Still other changes are the result of various administrative pronouncements by the IRS.

A roundup of recent expansions, additions, new services and other news from firms across the country.

A roundup of recent hires, promotions, awards and other personnel news from firms across the country.

The unemployment rate dipped one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent as employers added 151,000 jobs in January, to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday, including 5,800 jobs in accounting and bookkeeping services.

Rucci Bardaro & Falzone acquires Jensen Malley & Company; and Jarrard, Nowell & Russell merges in Biddlecomb Game & Wise.

Intacct announced an increase of new bookings in the company’s second fiscal quarter of 47 percent over the same period the year prior.