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May 4, 2021

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Biden plan would give IRS authority to regulate tax preparers

By Michael Cohn       4 min read

The American Families Plan includes provisions that would expand Internal Revenue Service oversight of tax preparers. View story →

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Sustainability accounting: ‘The biggest disrupter’

By Michael Cohn       7 min read

A look inside the growing demand for assurance services for ESG reporting. View story →

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CSH acquires strategic HR →

Clark Schaefer Hackett, a Top 100 Firm based in Cincinnati, has bought a human resources outsourcing firm also based there.

Accounting makes a better career than ever

By Daniel Hood      

The pandemic has actually highlighted -- and in some cases improved -- the accounting profession's attractiveness, according to Jennifer Wilson and Tamera Loerzel of ConvergenceCoaching. View story →

FASB clarifies accounting for call options

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The board released a standards update to improve the accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options, such as warrants. View story →

Former IIA CEO joins AuditBoard

By Michael Cohn       4 min read

Richard Chambers has joined the audit technology provider as its senior internal audit advisor. View story →

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CSH acquires strategic HR

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Clark Schaefer Hackett, a Top 100 Firm based in Cincinnati, has bought a human resources outsourcing firm also based there.  View story →

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Gilded launches crypto payroll platform

By Ranica Arrowsmith       2 min read

Mass Pay allows businesses to pay up to 500 employees at once with Ethereum-based cryptocurrency tokens.  View story →

CLA snags $11M in opportunity zone funding for clients

By Michael Cohn       5 min read

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP has managed to secure $11 million in opportunity zone funding for a client building a multifamily development in South St. Paul, Minnesota.  View story →

Art of Accounting: Retreats for small firms

By Edward Mendlowitz       3 min read

Retreats are an effective way to develop growth and strategic plans for accounting firms.  View story →

CAQ offers advice on auditing SPACs

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The Center for Audit Quality released an alert Monday discussing the audit considerations surrounding a private company entering the public markets through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. View story →

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