CCH Integrator, a web-based suite, is designed to streamline corporate tax data collection, provision, research and compliance processes. The suite has two major elements: the Global Integrator, a platform for data collection, analysis and tax reporting, and Global Tax Research Integrator, which enables users to search content.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has revoked the registration of CPA Paul Gaynes of New York and imposed a $5,000 civil money penalty upon the firm. The PCAOB made its initial decision on November 10, but the order did not become final until the period for Gaynes to petition for a review had elapsed.

Purchasers of Intuit's TurboTax are continuing to shift from desktop software to using the company's consumer tax preparation product online. Overall, the company sold slightly more than 14 million units for the second quarter ended January 31, a 10-percent increase as Intuit said it continues to take share in the online market. CEO Brad Smith also said that do-it-yourself products are cutting into the business of some professional preparers.