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Trump Vows 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% More on China on ‘Day One’
IRS to Host Virtual Focus Groups on the Business Tax Account Online Tool
GASB Proposes Guidance on Subsequent Events
FASB Issues Post-Implementation Review Report for Its Revenue Recognition Standard
Professionals on the Move – February 16, 2016
A roundup of professionals in the tax and accounting profession that have changed jobs and/or been promoted.
Investors Increasingly Wary of Volatile Markets
Eighty percent of financial advisors reported that fear is the primary motivator for their clients, up from 51% in Q1 2015, reflecting escalating concerns over the steep increase in volatility across global markets. Additionally, nearly half (44%) of ...
Poor Finances Prevent 45% of Non-Homeowners from Buying Homes
Almost half of non-homeowners say their financial situation stands in their way of purchasing a home, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. 29% say they can't afford a down payment and 16% say their credit isn't good enough to qualify ...
13 Million Americans Hide Bank or Credit Card Account From Spouse
Those accounts aren't the only financial secrets Americans are hiding: 41% have spent over $100 without their spouse or partner's knowledge, including 19% who have spent more than $500. Men are almost twice as likely as women to have spent more than ...
6 Ways to Talk About Money With Family
When we think about money, let’s be honest – we’re not talking about just money, but also a host of related consequences and deeply felt emotions.
CFOs Increasingly Value Soft Skills, Collaboration
The vast majority of the 533 global CFOs surveyed also cited collaboration with other parts of the organization as a key initiative in 2016, as finance increasingly sits at the “hub” of big data.
What Will Future Accounting Clients Want from Your Firm?
Right now, life in the accounting profession is good. Growth trends are on an upswing with accounting market employment up more than 4% over last year and steady revenue growth since 2011. We’ve rebounded from the recession and are starting to gain ...
Weiser Mazars Acquires New York Accounting Firm
The acquisition expands WeiserMazars’ Entrepreneurial Services and Health Care Consulting services with the addition of Marc H. Lion, founder of Lion & Company, and his team of five professionals.