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The Internal Revenue Service has released guidance easing penalties for some mistakes.

The online accounting software provider Xero formally debuted a new set of points and perks recently.

The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is asking for comments on how to improve information on government funds.

President-elect is selecting Sullivan & Cromwell partner to run the Securities and Exchange Commission, positioning a top lawyer to banks and hedge funds to lead Wall Street’s main regulator.

The American Institute of CPAs issues online audit and accounting look at impending standard.

Victims of the October storm in parts of North Carolina may qualify for tax relief from the IRS.

Kicking off the New Year with: Four Good Tax Moves; “Tax Offender of the Year; “Social Media Checklist for Tax Preparers;” and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

I receive a lot of emails from colleagues, but one I just received said he has spoken to me a number of times on various topics and that I talk fast. He also suggested I make this a topic of an article. Here it is.

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board provides answers from staff members to questions about the obligations of registered firms when auditing in Mainland China.

Regulations would cover withholding and reporting on money made from horseracing, dog races and jai alai pari-mutuel betting, along with reporting on bingo, keno and slot machine payouts.

The new standard is the culmination of the efforts to clarify the various standards for performing attestation engagements.

White Nelson Diehl Evans adds a roster of new employees; Keiter designates the lead for a new firm practice; plus a roundup of other recent hires, promotions and other personnel news.

The service saw a record number of filings this year, and collected $1.4bn in income tax.

Notice alerts taxpayers and practitioners the Service may challenge certain investment schemes as tax avoidance transactions.

Kentucky-based wire and cable maker is resolving allegations by the SEC and the Justice Department that it violated internal control requirements and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Facebook is integrating Instagram and Messenger for business; Microsoft builds a CRM tool for small businesses; and more tech developments.

In its annual report to Congress, the SEC acknowledged that fiscal year 2016 was historic for fraud tipsters.

The new promotions feature "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm, and started earlier than usual.

Mario Pompeo of CohnReznick discusses how accountants can help companies get ready for implementing the new revenue recognition standard in this new podcast.

More last-minute tax strategies to cram in before Dec. 31; an overview of prevalent tax scams; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.