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Get ready for more buybacks. Companies in the S&P 500 Index will spend most of their sizable cash hoard buying back stock next year, analysts at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. write in a new note.

Teams comprised of accounting students representing the College of DuPage and Northern Illinois University recently tied for first place at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC's) Challenge case competition.

A roundup of recent expansions, additions, new services and other news from firms across the country.

A roundup of recent hires, promotions, awards and other personnel news from firms across the country.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board has released a proposed accounting standards update related to the scope of modification accounting for stock-based compensation.

The American Institute of CPAs has written a letter to Congress suggesting legislative changes in the new partnership audit regime ushered in by last year’s bipartisan budget deal.

The Internal Revenue Service needs to provide better security when transmitting taxpayers’ personal information to outside government agencies, banks and contractors, according to a new report.

The appeal and use of donor-advised funds continue to grow among advisors and their clients.

Eide Bailly is adding the accounting firm Daines Goodwin & Co., effective Dec. 5, 2016, expanding Eide Bailly’s presence in Utah.

While some worry that technology will commoditize traditional accounting services, technology executive Jennifer Warawa told attendees at an industry event that it can actually make accountants more valuable than ever.

Big Four firm Deloitte has opened the Innovation Tech Terminal in Tel Aviv to connect U.S. and global organizations to Israeli startups in disruptive technology.

A roundup of our favorite recent tax fraud cases.

The Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council has released its annual report for 2016, with recommendations on a wide range of tax administration issues.

The IRS has released another in its series of reminders to ensure “smooth processing” of 2016 returns and avoiding delay in refunds.

Some Internal Revenue Service employees didn’t do enough to protect sensitive taxpayer information when they were sending emails, according to a new report.

With Thanksgiving approaching, we’re reminded of the goodness of giving to help the less fortunate by food banks, clothes for the needy, and many other worthy charitable organizations.

5 major responsibilities of your CEO/managing partner

The Internal Revenue Service has launched the second year of its public awareness campaign aimed at improving taxpayer security in partnership with tax software companies, tax preparation chains and state tax authorities.

The International Federation of Accountants has sent a letter to Pope Francis on how the accounting profession can help him with the fight against financial fraud and corruption.

Financial executives are coping with an onrush of new accounting standards that are taking effect in the next few years, along with demands from the Securities and Exchange Commission to temper their companies’ reliance on non-GAAP measures.