Accounting

A divided Securities and Exchange Commission approved a new rule to require companies to provide climate-related disclosures, but scaled back the original proposal.

The agency is adding new financial reporting and accounting requirements for SPAC deals.

For advisors seeking a type of independence that defies industry norms of success, two female CFPs have launched a co-op promising to be a firm of one's own.

From estate, gift and trust work to Social Security maximization and charitable planning, there are a host of offerings firms can work on once the tax return is finished.

Practitioners have always shared advice as part of tax prep, but the future of the field is in proactive, intentional tax advisory services.

The CDFA can help financial planners as more older Americans divorce — putting retirement savings, estate plans and big assets on the line.

Employees at Ballentine Partners, a multifamily office and RIA, say their firm can be an example of how small or midsized independent firms can advance on DEI.

Financial advisors who want to serve groups historically denied access to wealth-building need a different approach, according to experts at an industry diversity summit.

A panel of representatives from several firms across wealth management discussed retention strategies at the CFP Board's Diversity Summit.

Despite concerns about corporate DEI efforts in retreat, financial planners at an industry diversity summit rallied to move forward on creating inclusive cultures.