Accounting
House approves restrictions on Chinese companies listing in U.S.
The legislation is in reaction to U.S. regulators being unable to review the companies’ financial audits. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/house-approves-restrictions-on-chinese-companies-listing-in-u-s
Read MoreWalter Williams, RIP
Walter Williams, who taught millions of people economics throughout his long career, has died. He was the author of over 150 publications and a syndicated columnist, writing on many topics including tax, and often cited our research. He was a professor of economics at George Mason University, and I attended his microeconomics class nearly 20…
Read MorePCAOB report finds audit firms adjusting to COVID-19 challenges
Auditors have taken a number of steps to address pandemic-related issues, according to a new publication from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/pcaob-report-finds-audit-firms-adjusting-to-covid-19-challenges
Read MoreAccounting is being drawn into a new future
Regardless of how we feel, the CPA, like everyone else on the planet Earth, is undergoing major changes. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/mutatis-mutandis
Read MoreIntuit launches assisted tax prep
TurboTax Live will connect taxpayers with a tax expert for advice — or to prepare their return. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/intuit-launches-assisted-tax-prep
Read MoreCLA expands in New Mexico
The Top 100 Firm has merged in Albuquerque’s Atkinson & Co. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/cla-expands-in-new-mexico
Read MorePoland Borrows an Idea from Estonia’s Tax System, but Misses the Point
Poland and Estonia have dramatically different tax systems. While Estonia has earned the top rank in our International Tax Competitiveness Index for seven years running, Poland consistently ranks toward the bottom of the Index. This year Poland ranks 34th out of 36 countries. While consumption and property tax policies are key contributors to this low…
Read MoreRanking Sales Taxes on the 2021 State Business Tax Climate Index
Today we continue our map series on the 2021 State Business Tax Climate Index with a map showing states’ rankings on the Index’s sales and excise tax component. A state’s sales tax rate and structure can make a state more or less attractive to businesses for two key reasons: (1) some states apply the sales tax to business inputs,…
Read MoreBoomer’s Blueprint: Innovation requires five pillars
Leadership, talent, technology, processes and growth are critical for making your firm innovative. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/boomers-blueprint-innovation-requires-five-pillars
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