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While the flow of high-quality information is critical to the functioning of capital markets, many are coming to see the independent audits that vouch for that information as irrelevant, according to PCAOB Chairman James Doty.

BAASS Business Solutions Inc. has formed a strategic alliance with Southeast Computer Solutions Inc., designed primarily to aid growth in its Sage ERP X3 business.

The Information Technology Alliance introduced nine new members to its roster of CPA firms, consultants and vendors, which were highlighted by Intuit, online accounts payable and receivables company Bill.com, and top CPA firm Armanino.

Xero has officially released an integrated payroll offering as part of its cloud accounting platform, just months after announcing a beta version.

Sage North America has officially released Sage One Accountant Edition, an accountant-centric version of its online accounting software for small businesses and the first from the publisher designed specifically for accountants..

The IRS has issued its 2014 optional standard mileage rates to calculate deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.

Audit firms may not be appropriately executing engagement quality review, according to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.

Top 100 Firm Marcum LLP’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Practice has released a list of top tax planning tips for married same-sex couples to help guide them on what they will need to file taxes since the federal government officially recognized same-sex marriage for tax purposes.

Bookseller Barnes & Noble is the subject of an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission into its restatement of earnings and a former employee’s allegation of improper accounting.

Carl Moses of Moses & Associates has agreed to merge his practice with Knueven, Schroeder & Co.

The Center for Audit Quality has issued a request for proposals for independent academic research related to auditing.

The House Small Business Committee held a hearing to determine whether businesses are considered single or multiple entities under the health care reform law, and the compliance ramification for multi-owner business ownership.

Ernst & Young has published the latest edition of its annual tax guide ahead of the New Year.

The Internal Revenue Service is losing billions of dollars to fraudsters every year from stolen Employer Identification Numbers, according to a new government report, even though it has some processes in place to authenticate individuals who apply for an EIN.

The digital edition of the December 2013 issue of Accounting Today is now available.

More than 122 million returns were e-filed during this year in what the IRS calls a “milestone” for e-filing.

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The Internal Revenue Service has taken steps to improve its management controls for technology that will help it implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, to improve U.S. tax compliance involving foreign financial assets and offshore accounts, according to a new report, but more work needs to be done.

The increasing globalization of the economy is resulting in more small and medium-size businesses seeking to expand internationally. While companies are extending their products and services across borders, many don’t consider the compliance and planning issues that come with doing so.

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