Economy

It’s tax time for everyone, but for entrepreneurs in the rapidly growing cannabis business, it’s a particular challenge.

Tax changes have benefits, though questions remain.

The AICPA introduces a new credential; ICPAS installs a new board of directors; and more CPA news.

Issues new and old will be a focus at the federal, state and local levels.

Firms should be forced to legally separate their “cash cow” consulting work from their auditing businesses, a U.K. Parliament committee said.

The rate of job growth at small businesses slowed in March, but wage growth continued at a healthy pace, according to payroll giant Paychex.

New York lawmakers approved a budget that allows for tolls on cars entering midtown Manhattan, increases sales taxes on multimillion-dollar city homes and ushers in a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags.

Word of mouth was once an accounting firm’s primary means of gaining new clients, but these days, your prospective customers likely rely on search engines.

EY named lead sponsor for NABA National Convention & Expo; Boeckermann Grafstrom & Mayer launches family office services group; and more CPA news.

Accounting, valuation and legal considerations within the deal structure should be reviewed by buyers and sellers with a trusted advisor.

Bipartisan legislation would make a technical correction in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that has kept many stores and restaurants from renovating their facilities.

The final rules offer guidance on the penalty for failing to include information that’s supposed to be disclosed under the Small Business Jobs Act and how to calculate the amount.

Sax adds transaction advisory practice; FAF opens search for new Board of Trustees members; and more CPA news.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is aligning its definition with the American Alliance of Museums’ Code of Ethics for Museums.

Vulnerability to fraud can pose a catastrophic risk to any company, but to a small business, it can mean life or death.

The service scrambled to provide guidance and forms for taxpayers on the new 20% tax break for qualified business income in time for tax season.

Globalization presents both tremendous opportunities for business, but also significant challenges.

The deduction has been a valuable tax planning tool for architects, engineers and building owners, but it never spurred energy efficient design.

The accounting firm association has appointed a longtime ACCA executive director as its new chief, effective June 1, 2019.