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PwC launches full-time remote work policy for U.S. staff members

By Sean McCabe       2 min read

The Big Four firm announced that nearly 40,000 professionals will be able to arrange flexible work arrangements based on their geographic location and work schedule availability. Read story →

KPMG invests $1.5B in multiyear ESG program

By Sean McCabe       3 min read

The Big Four firm outlined a three-year agenda focused on improving environmental, social and governance issues, training and resources for staff and clients alike. Read story →

Service levels hit new lows at swamped IRS

By Roger Russell       3 min read

The agency is working on the problems, but is continually being inundated with phone calls and tax returns. Read story →

Democrats’ tax plan upends estate planning using trusts with life insurance

By Lynnley Browning       6 min read

Policies held in grantor trusts would be subject to estate tax under Democrats’ plan, the latest blow to wealth management for the affluent. Read story →

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It's not the great resignation, it's a mighty migration

By Lyle Ball      

Accountants are leaving their firms in droves for better opportunities. Here's why. Read story →

The 2021 Best Accounting Firms for Women

Our annual ranking of the most female-friendly workplaces in accounting. Read story →

CPA firms lay out top issues in 2021 and beyond

By Mark Friedlich       4 min read

The AICPA’s Private Companies Practice Section surveyed CPA firms of all sizes and in all regions of the U.S. about the most significant challenges they face. Read story →

Hidden tax dangers and benefits of a remote workforce

By Jennifer Stein       5 min read

For accounting offices and mobility leaders, the realities of managing a remote workforce, both positive and negative, are setting in. Read story →

IRS launches 18 new self-study seminars

By Jeff Stimpson       1 min read

The new Tax Forum topics reflect headline issues. Read story →

QuickBooks Online Advanced adds Excel integration

By Ranica Arrowsmith       1 min read

Starting in 2022, QuickBooks Online Advanced will support Microsoft Excel. Read story →

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