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Accounting students at Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash. got their chance to wear bulletproof vests and sport dummy guns all in the name of getting a taste of what it’s like to be IRS fraud investigators.

President Obama signed legislation Friday evening that allows taxpayers to deduct their charitable contributions toward Haiti relief from their 2009 tax returns.

Four stellar New Jersey accounting majors were chosen from a group of more than 50 to shadow employees at WISS & Company as part of the firm’s first annual Winter Shadowing Program.

After staggering through one of the toughest years on record, the profession continues to face imposing challenges, but by seizing on market opportunities and renewing a commitment to providing superior client service, accounting firms may inch gradually forward during 2010.

Those who are pursuing an MBA, or would like to but are worried about the high cost of tuition, can take heart from a recent Tax Court ruling.

Jericho, N.Y-based Grassi & Co. is partnering with one of its clients to help raise money for Haiti after the country suffered a devastating earthquake last week.

Senator-elect Scott Brown’s victory in the Massachusetts race for the late Ted Kennedy’s seat was full of ironies.

IMGCAP(1)] WithumSmith +Brown honored exemplary staff members last week during their inaugural “Strength Awards.”

One in every six taxpayers could be subject to the alternative minimum tax this year, a far higher proportion than last year, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

IMGCAP(1)] Dr. Chee W. Chow, a professor at San Diego State University, has been awarded the Lifetime Contribution Award by the American Institute of CPAs.