Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. This article is more than 10 years old. It’s only natural to hope ...

Many taxpayers are eager to file returns quickly to collect refunds, but it’s important to gather the necessary tax forms first, experts say. Every year, employers and financial companies report ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert W. Wood is a tax lawyer focusing on taxes and litigation. If you fail to file a required Form 5471, your entire tax return ...

The process of writing a walk-through audit for a retail store entails creating the form and completing the write-up. Auditors must consider several key elements when composing the form as they relate ...

Audit firms are required to report the engagement partner’s name consistently on all Forms AP filed with the PCAOB, according to new PCAOB staff guidance. Form AP is the new document that each ...

The PCAOB’s new rule requiring auditors to disclose the name of the engagement partner and other firms participating in the audit has important implications for audit committees. The Center for Audit ...

Many taxpayers are eager to file returns to collect a refund, but it's important to gather the necessary tax forms first. Filing an incomplete return could flag the IRS system, delay processing or ...