| Topel Forman appoints new managing partner; Armanino promotes record number of partners; and more CPA news. | IRS to delay tax season until Feb. 12 → | | By Michael Cohn 5 min read | | The Internal Revenue Service plans to open filing season on Feb. 12, although it is making its Free File program available starting Friday. | |
| Biden urges swift action on giant aid plan with Republicans wary → | | By Erik Wasson 5 min read | | President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief proposal serves as the opening salvo in a legislative battle that could be prolonged by the go-big price tag and the inclusion of initiatives opposed by many Republicans. | |
| AI, applied: What to expect from AI 2.0 → | | By Ranica Arrowsmith | | Now is the time for firms to be creative, thinking about new industry-specific applications and firm-specific pain points where AI could play a role. | |
| IIA grades U.S. corporate governance at B- for last year → | | By Michael Cohn 4 min read | | The Institute of Internal Auditors is giving corporate America only a modestly better grade on governance in 2020 compared to 2019, and any improvement is probably due to the coronavirus pandemic. | |
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