M&A Watch: Mergers at year's end
Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd is merging in another Kansas firm; RRBB added the team from Gail Rosen CPA; and Ketel Thorstenson expanded in Wyoming.

Millionaire tax plan in Washington State marks growing interest in wealth levies
Democrats across the U.S. are increasingly exploring taxes as a way to capture the populist moment and address the country's widening wealth gap.

Do firms underestimate today's accounting students?
A group of accounting firm partners were asked what qualities they look for most in new hires. Their answer provoked some pushback from accounting students.

PCAOB names new acting director of enforcement
The overhaul at the board continues as William Ryan succeeds Robert Rice, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Platform adds two California firms
The Platform Accounting Group added Wayne Long & Co. and Seghetti Waxler, based in Bakersfield and Santa Cruz, California, respectively.

IRS seeks input on Voluntary Disclosure Practice changes
Comments on the proposed framework are due by March 22.

Boomer's Blueprint: The formula for success in today's AI world
Artificial intelligence is reshaping professions and industries at an unprecedented pace, creating challenges and opportunities for firms and their clients.

Intuit bets big on AI, and other tech stories you may have missed
Plus, half of small businesses' questions are about tax; Microsoft Teams will rat you out to your boss; and seven other recent developments in technology.

Email, despite complaints, remains ubiquitous
Despite certain pronouncements otherwise, rumors of email's demise have been gravely exaggerated, as recent data shows it's not only still around, it's ubiquitous.

In the blogs: Generally positive
Postmarks and donations; tuning up your comp system; please, Santa…; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.