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June 25, 2019

AICPA proposes to update standard for audit evidence to embrace new technologies

By Michael Cohn 3 min read

The American Institute of CPAs’ Auditing Standards Board has issued a proposed standard on audit evidence to update an older standard and include new technologies such as data analytics and blockchain.

New bill would let same-sex couples claim pre-Windsor refunds

By Michael Cohn 2 min read

The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved a bill to allow same-sex couples who married before the Defense of Marriage Act was struck down by the Supreme Court to claim tax refunds.

Companies starting to use AI technology to fight fraud

By Michael Cohn 3 min read

Thirteen percent of organizations currently use AI or machine learning to combat fraud, and 25 percent expect to adopt such technology in the next year or two.

SOX compliance hours on the rise, despite technology

By Michael Cohn 3 min read

Many audit teams are neglecting to implement new technologies that could reduce the time needed for SOX audit requirements.

Accountants get involved with sustainability issues

By Michael Cohn 5 min read

As more and more companies look to report on a wider range of measures, opportunities are arising for accountants.

MindBridge Ai gets $11M in new funding to accelerate AI development

By Ranica Arrowsmith 3 min read

The company is developing technology to inject AI into the audit process.

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Serving the cannabis industry

Marijuana businesses are growing fast, but it's a complicated market that accountants need to really understand before they jump in, according to Dave Roberson and Maureen Ryan of Kukuza Associates.

Art of Accounting: Moving staff up or out

By Edward Mendlowitz 5 min read

If staff do not grow, then the owners cannot grow.

Bernie Sanders to propose taxing Wall Street to pay off student debts

By Laura Litvan and Shahien Nasiripour 4 min read

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will propose canceling the nation’s outstanding $1.6 trillion of student debt and offsetting the cost with a tax on Wall Street transactions.

Taxpayer Advocate Olson: 'My role is not to be a shill for the IRS'

By Michael Cohn 8 min read

Olson delivered what is likely to be her final public speech Friday before retiring at the end of July from nearly 19 years of running the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

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Special Report: Tax Office of Tomorrow

This special report examines the latest state of play, and looks ahead to changes on the horizon for the tax practitioner.

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