H&R Block has hired Ian Hardman as VP and general manager for small business. In his new job, Hardman will help Block grow its small business tax, bookkeeping and payroll services.

Intuit has made the Business Performance Center available in QuickBooks Online Accountant. Previously available only in QBO Advanced, the center enables users to manage key performance indicators, charts, and reports in a central place.

The American Institute of CPAs has requested the deadline for amended partnership returns be extended from September 30 to December 31.  The AICPA’s comments to the Internal Revenue Service said an extension would give partnerships sufficient time to prepare and file amended returns and issue amended K-1s.