The Internal Revenue Service is cautioning tax preparers that they are prime targets for identity thieves who are looking for data to use when filing fraudulent tax returns.

Intuit launched a new platform to simplify workers compensation insurance payments for small businesses.

It’s the age of cyber-mobility – for you, your practice and your clients – and firms that can’t adapt will lose a competitive advantage.

CPA.com announced new products and services at the American Institute of CPA’s 2015 Fall Meeting of Council.

Education services company Kaplan Inc. a subsidiary of publicly traded Graham Holdings, has agreed to acquire SmartPros, Ltd., a provider of accredited professional education and training for accountants and other finance professionals.

“This meeting is about perspective,” said Barry Melancon, president and CEO of the American Institute of CPAs, while sharing his during the AICPA’s 2015 Fall Meeting of Council.

The Internal Revenue Service met with a group of state tax administrators and tax industry leaders Tuesday to discuss additional steps they are taking for next tax season to strengthen safeguards against identity theft and tax refund fraud.

Sageworks announced an integration of its flagship ProfitCents financial analysis platform and its valuation solution with Xero.

Business valuation knowledge and big data provider BizEquity has launched Accountant Office, an online tool that lets accountants and business advisors streamline and enhance the valuation process.

When I walked into my office and saw the October issue of Accounting Today, naming me one of the 2015 MP Elite, I was honestly shocked. I’m honored, grateful, and think it’s really cool. I’ve won many awards for having influence, but this is different because it’s my day job.

Sageworks plans to add an Electronic Tax Return Reader as an enhancement to its ProfitCents and Valuation software.

Gusto, formerly known as ZenPayroll, announced Lexi Reese as its new chief customer experience officer, operating as a company spokesperson and voice for customers.

Technology consulting and outsourced IT provider Warren Averett Technology Group and business software consulting group Kianoff & Associates are joining firms.

Thomson Reuters has released two tax research products to help multinational companies deal with the proposed changes in global tax regulation envisioned in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Action Plan.

Avalara announced a new Guaranteed Accurate audit protection promise for customers of its Avalara AvaTax service.

Blucora’s $580 million acquisition of HD Vest Financial Services promises to open up new opportunities for tax professionals who work with the brokerage.

The Internal Revenue Service’s plans to upgrade its workstations and servers to newer versions of Windows led to years-long delays, according to a new government report.

GoTransverse announced Microsoft Dynamics NAV partner Advanced Business Systems will be the newest value-added reseller of its online billing solution TRACT.

Blucora Inc., the onetime Internet giant known as InfoSpace, agreed to pay $580 million for HD Vest Financial Services, one of the few brokerages that specialize in helping tax advisers become licensed to sell investment products.

Palo Alto Software introduced a new, enhanced business forecasting suite of tools as part of the company’s refresh of its cloud-based LivePlan application.