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The International Accounting Standards Board’s oversight body has proposed a series of changes aimed at providing better governance of the standard-setter, including renaming the organization the International Financial Reporting Standards Board.

Livingston, N.J.-based WISS & Company opened its doors to area college students during its sixth annual Externship Day.

President Obama described several ways over the weekend that he plans to help Americans save more for their golden years, but reducing unemployment and reversing the stagnation of wages are going to do the most good for a secure retirement.

Some U.S. taxpayers who have been hiding their money in Swiss bank accounts might not worry about being exposed to the IRS, depending on the details of the U.S.’s recent agreement with Switzerland.

The U.S. and Monaco have signed a tax information exchange agreement to allow the two countries to share information on tax matters, including bank accounts used to stash money abroad.

CCH has expanded its lineup of global tax products with Worldwide Tax Rates and Answers: Individuals, an online tax compliance and research service that covers the European Union.

The Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation is accepting exam applications from accountants, tax preparers and students interested in earning the Accredited Business Accountant/Advisor and Accredited Tax Preparer credentials.

The Center for Audit Quality has created a free online Guide to International Financial Standards to educate people about the uncertain state of the IFRS roadmap.

The IRS faces challenges in recruitment, training and retention of employees to replace the increasing number of employees who are eligible to retire, according to a new report by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

President Obama outlined a series of initiatives the federal government would take to help people boost their retirement savings.