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As 2016 comes to a close, many firms continue to look on how to modernize their practices and attract young talent and clients alike. Some firms, however, are only just beginning.

The International Federation of Accountants has released a report describing how the accounting profession can help the United Nations achieve its sustainable development goals.

The Internal Revenue Service is opening up its detailed tax data to researchers outside the federal government who can make use of the information in their studies.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is refining the role of its Investor Advisory Committee to bring more of an investor perspective to the accounting standard-setting process.

The Rhode Island Society of CPAs (RISCPA) recently donated $11,361 dollars to the Community Prep School of Providence via funds raised at their annual RISCPA Annual Golf Tournament this past July, the Society announced on Monday.

The AICPA announced on Monday the most recent recipients of their Standing Ovation program, which recognizes 25 CPAs aged 40 and under for their contributions to forensic accounting and business valuation. The second class of young CPAs was recognized this morning at the AICPA 2016 Forensic & Valuation Services (FVS) Conference in Nashville.

Republicans on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee sent a a letter Thursday to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew asking him to withdraw the Treasury’s recently proposed regulations on estate and gift taxes.

The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA) will hold their 2016 New York State Taxation Conference next Tuesday, November 8th. The conference will be held at the New York Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump is elected next Tuesday, there are some tax-planning moves that will make sense for your clients no matter who gets into the Oval Office.

The Certified Financial Planner Board Center for Financial Planning and Rock the Street, Wall Street announced on Wednesday that the two are partnering to promote financial planning to female high school students via new programs.