Financial Planning

They’re an eclectic bunch — some of the nation’s most privileged heirs alongside entrepreneurs who have made spectacular fortunes in real estate, finance and Silicon Valley. But collectively they’re united on the need to tax more of the richest Americans’ assets.

As more and more companies look to report on a wider range of measures, opportunities are arising for accountants.

Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders will propose canceling the nation’s outstanding $1.6 trillion of student debt and offsetting the cost with a tax on Wall Street transactions.

The court unanimously agreed that a non-contingent beneficiary's residence was not enough of a reason for a state to tax a trust.

Howitt led the group that has promoted integrated reporting for three years and promulgated the model worldwide.

Americans gave less money to charities last year partly because the Republican tax law changes made many people ineligible for tax breaks that can inspire donations.

Accountants should transform their services now, before they have to, say Erik Asgeirsson and Mark Koziel.

The American Institute of CPAs announced that seven CPAs under the age of 40 were recognized for their early contributions to the personal financial planning space.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has added fraud charges to its previous charges against Longfin Corp., a defunct company that used to promote cryptocurrency and went public under dubious circumstances.

Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., introduced the legislation in response to the recent college admissions scandal.