Two former tax preparers based in El Cajon, Calif., are accused of filing about 500 false returns. The indictments this month allege Mimi Bozzo, also known as Mini Morrison, and Vincent Bozo, cheated the government out of more than $1.4 million though bogus refunds they sought for clients.

 Bloomberg Tax & Accounting has expanded if tax coverage to more than 200 countries. International tools include a VAT Navigator that provides covers global VAT, GST, and sales tax laws and practices on a country-by-country basis.

BKD CPAs & Advisors has named Abe Cole as chief operating officer. He succeed Eric Hansen, former chair of the American Institute of CPAs, who has retired.