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Millennials are more fearful of filing taxes than most Americans, according to a new survey.

The AICPA recently announced the launch of their Cybersecurity Resource Center - an online resource meant to supply professionals with the most up to date cybersecurity news, information, events, and resources, developed by the AICPA.

Husson University’s College of Business, in Bangor, ME, announced this week that their accounting students will be donating their time to help others file their appropriate state and federal tax forms by this year's deadline. Qualifying individuals must have an income of less than $62,000 per year for the pro bono service.

Audit committees need to have oversight of risks to their organizations from third parties such as suppliers, distributors, sales people and service providers, according to a new report.

Global education and test prep company Kaplan announced on Wednesday the launch of their U.S. Global Leadership and Professional Development Practice at a New York kick-off event, attended by business leaders from the banking, finance and accounting sectors.

The AICPA will be offering the first part of a free, three-part webinar on how to address unconscious bias this Thursday, Feb. 18, from 1-2 p.m. ET. The series is designed to teach AICPA members how to "define, identify and manage unconscious bias" within their organizations and their interactions with clients, per a statement.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is expected to release its long-awaited lease accounting standard this quarter, and companies are bracing for the impact on their balance sheets.

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has reportedly fired off a letter to officials in the European Union complaining about recent tax investigations of U.S.-based multinationals like Apple, McDonald’s, Amazon and Starbucks.

The Executives' Club of Chicago (EC) recently announced a new relationship with Deloitte with the formation of the Diversity Leadership Council, which works to expand diversity and inclusion awareness, best practices and thought leadership for Chicago's business community.

A New York City CPA is launching a startup company this tax season that he hopes will become an “Uber for taxes.”