Super-regional CPA and consulting firm Virchow Krause has named Richard Shapland as director of international tax services, effective immediately. Shapland, who will be based in Chicago, comes aboard at Virchow Krause after serving as managing director of international taxes for Big Four firm Ernst & Young. At VK, Shapland will be responsible for all international and cross-border tax issues. International tax services is part of VK's International Services Group, a global services umbrella that provides revenue enhancement programs, marketing and business development, global project management, management consulting, compliance support, and strategic-sourcing programs. The firm ranked No. 18 on Accounting Today's 2004 Top 100 Firms list with revenues of $104.1 million.
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Big Four firm KPMG is eliminating approximately 100 partners in its U.S. audit and assurance practice, after not enough of them accepted an early retirement program.
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The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel issued its annual report calling for improvements and greater clarity in notices, forms and publications after a year of turbulence.
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The survey window for our "Wealth Magnets" annual ranking of the top CPA financial planners by assets under management is now open.
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Plus, Gusto announces 75 new features; Infinite Ties launches new FanCAS-Kit; and other accounting tech news and updates.
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CohnReznick opens seventh California office and adds international tax partner; Aprio appoints real estate industry leader; and more news from across the profession.
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Tech-forward CPA firms have found that effective vendor vetting requires a systemic and intentional approach grounded not in wishful thinking but concrete business needs.
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