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September 27, 2021

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On the move: MACPA honors 2021 Women to Watch

By Danielle Lee      

EY names new Americas vice chair of talent; Katz, Sapper & Miller launches government consulting practice; and more CPA news.  View story →

Private equity and you: Keep your eyes wide open

By Dom Esposito, Tony Zecca       5 min read

Accounting Today mourns the loss of our longtime columnist Dom Esposito. In this column, he and consultant Tony Zecca write about the trend of private equity firms investing in CPA firms. View story →

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Firms giving back: Henry + Horne participates in 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

By Sean McCabe      

The Virginia Society of CPAs also donated 1,000 copies of a book for young people to mark Virginia CPA Week. View story →

From dancer to tax accountant, a career evolves

By Michael Cohn       6 min read

Tifphani White-King has charted an unusual career path, starting with aspirations of dancing and then becoming one of the first Black female tax partners at a major accounting firm. View story →

Accountants face challenges with ESG reporting

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

Financial professionals are confronting some big obstacles when it comes to environmental, social and governance reporting, according to a new survey, including competing and sometimes conflicting disclosure frameworks, reporting methodologies and stakeholder demands. View story →

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Dems agree to narrow Biden plan giving IRS bank data

By Laura Davison       3 min read

A new deal would up the thresholds of what triggers reporting to the IRS, according to a key House Democrat. View story →

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NYU professor at White House finds Democrats wary of taxing rich

By Nancy Cook       5 min read

The law professor who’s coordinated President Biden’s sweeping tax proposals is finding that many Democrats don’t share his zeal to soak the rich. View story →

House Dems plan Saturday votes to advance tax, spend plan

By Erik Wasson and Jack Fitzpatrick       2 min read

Democrat legislators are attempting to move forward with the next step needed to pass President Biden’s economic agenda. View story →

Russian gas exec accused by U.S. of tax crimes

By David Voreacos, Neil Weinberg and Dina Khrennikova       3 min read

Novatek PJSC shares dropped after the arrest of deputy CEO Mark Gyetvay on tax charges in the U.S. View story →

Tax Fraud Blotter: Mom made me do it

By Jeff Stimpson       5 min read

That’s a lot of dimes; divided she fell; mom made me do it; and other highlights of recent tax cases. View story →

IMA spotlights CMA in new recruitment campaign

By Michael Cohn       4 min read

The institute has launched a new effort to bring more people into the accounting profession through its credential. Read story →

Tech news: Xero debuts new Square integration, retires old one

By Ranica Arrowsmith      

Vertex and Acumatica strengthen partnership; and Windham Brannon adopts Anduin technology.  Read story →

KPMG urges boards to focus on climate risks

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The Big Four firm has released a new report on climate-associated financial risks for them to consider. Read story →

5 smart ways to recruit candidates with disabilities

By Randy Crabtree      

Many people with disabilities have experienced discrimination based on their disability and therefore may require some coaxing to apply for your jobs. However, they will provide your firm with unbelievable benefits and are worth the modest effort. Read story →

Biden battles for budget deal amid Democratic infighting

By Nancy Cook and Billy House       5 min read

The administration struggles to unite Dems behind a bill that can pass in the face of united Republican opposition. Read story →

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