With extensive staffing cuts at the IRS since last year, fresh questions are arising over the usefulness of the CAP program for corporate taxpayers.

Just over half of accountants report being “highly satisfied” with their jobs, according to an ongoing survey — and perhaps just as important, the sources of dissatisfaction in the profession are becoming clearer and clearer.

Meanwhile, KPMG and Grant Thornton led in terms of new engagements among the largest audit firms.

Plus, Johnson Lambert launches a new practice; Kaufman Rossin names CIO; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.

Plus, Bloomberg Tax Provision gets beefed up ; support for FileCabinet CS to expire in 2027; and other updates.

Four potential obstacles to watch out for on the way to new clients and new services.

The wide-ranging Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act includes a requirement for a new IRS office to educate businesses about child care tax breaks.

One Range Rover, two Ferraris; quite a JOLT; live-video app; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Companies claiming tax credits for carbon capture technology have been confronting heavy compliance requirements, prolonged waits and uncertainty.

The Top 50 Firm acquired Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, expanding its presence in Nevada.