Practice Management

Thomson Reuters has released mobile versions of Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, the online service that provides research, news, analysis and productivity tools to tax, accounting, trade and finance professionals, for smartphones and tablets.

Carr, Riggs & Ingram LLC has created a new licensed broker-dealer unit that will operate under the name Carr, Riggs & Ingram Transaction Advisors LLC.

While I’ve not yet been the victim of identity theft, the possibility—and the consequences—are beginning to loom.

A Los Angeles-area tax preparer has pleaded guilty to tax fraud charges after he was accused of using his clients’ identities to file for large tax refunds that went to his address.

Participants in the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program prepared thousands of free tax returns for taxpayers well above the income threshold mandated by the IRS, even for taxpayers with incomes over $1 million.

The Internal Revenue Service said Wednesday it has reached a settlement with BDO USA LLP under which the accounting firm will pay a civil penalty of $34.4 million for violating tax laws concerning tax shelters.

Cloud-based accounts payable and receivable service Bill.com has rolled out an accountant certification program, enabling accounting firms using Bill.com to gain a deeper understanding of the product and expand their service offerings.

Online insurance company Insureon said it now offers business insurance coverage to help small accounting firms with succession plans, online filing risks, and other forms of liability insurance.

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing Tuesday to examine the impact of tax reform on U.S. energy policy.

The Internal Revenue Service warned employers that they only have until June 19 to qualify for an expanded tax credit of up to $9,600 for hiring veterans.