The Iris Software Group, which has purchased a number of companeis that make software for tax and accounting offices, has acquired Apex HCM. Terms were not disclosed.  

Avalara has introduced Avalara Property Tax, which is designed to handle both real and personal property tax management.

 An CPA who stole $140,000 from a widow avoided jail but agreed to give up his professional licenses.  According to reports from Tri-States Public Radio, the victim in the case was not happy with the plea deal involving Allan Reusch, CPA.