Brian Peccarelli, president the tax and accounting unit has become co-chief operating officer. He is joined in the role by Neil Masterson as the company this week implemented a reorganization in preparation for the company’s selling a majority stake in its Financial and Risk business to Blackstone.

The phrase “General Data Privacy Regulations: and the abbreviation "GDPR" are spreading rapidly on American business websites. And while the major new European Union regulations do not apply to residents of the United States, they may eventually impact much of this country's computers.

Cloud software provider Gusto has introduced a partner directory for accounting firms that serve mall and medium-sized businesses. Gusto screens the directory for firms with expertise in running payroll, providing benefits and human resources services.