Anthony Pugliese has been named as incoming CEO of the California Society of CPAs/CalCPA Education Foundation. He will take over the jobs from Loretta Doon who is retiring in June. Pugliese assumes the positions on May 1.

The Internal Revenue Service says processing of tax returns will begin on January 28. And despite the government shutdown, the administration promised this week refunds will be issued to taxpayers.

The Bonadio Group this month named five new partners in three of its offices in New York state. The Pittsford, N.Y.-based accounting firm promotion individuals in its Syracuse, Rochester, and East Aurora offices.