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Although we’ve been waiting for an “extenders” bill for some time, the one now before the Ways and Means Committee contains some controversial provisions that have generated quick and vociferous opposition.

Seventy percent of corporate executives at large companies plan to increase their spending on climate change initiatives between 2010 and 2012, according to a new survey by Ernst & Young.

An overwhelming majority of senior financial executives say their tax department’s top priority is not tax savings or their effective rate, but timely and accurate tax return and financial reporting, according to a new survey of CFOs and senior comptrollers by Grant Thornton LLP.

CCH has undertaken a nationwide research project on the sales and use tax treatment of drop shipment transactions, and used the information to update its tax research.

The California Society of CPAs has honored seven CPAs with its Women to Watch Awards at its recent Women's Leadership Forum here.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Brian T. Croteau as its deputy chief accountant for the Professional Practice Group in the SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant.

The Internal Revenue Service has begun mailing out questionnaires to 401(k) plan sponsors to assess compliance with retirement plan regulations.

Even though they’re supposed to be tax-exempt organizations, synagogues and other religious organizations still have some tax issues to deal with, especially in these days of heightened IRS scrutiny of nonprofits.

IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman defended the increased amount of information reporting that the agency will be expecting from businesses in the next few years.

The International Accounting Standards Board has proposed changes in the standards for presenting items under other comprehensive income.