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Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

Taxpayer group wants IRS to count stablecoins as tips
The National Taxpayers Union Foundation is asking the Internal Revenue Service to modify the proposed regs for the "no tax on tips" part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

U.S. oil and gas companies pay more taxes abroad than at home
Major U.S.-based oil and gas companies such as ExxonMobil, Chevron and Conoco Phillips are paying billions of dollars more in taxes in other countries.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

U.S. oil and gas cos. pay more taxes abroad than at home
U.S.-based oil and gas giants like ExxonMobil, Chevron and Conoco Phillips are paying billions of dollars more in taxes in other countries.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

IRS answers questions on new rules for 1099-Ks
Fact Sheet 2025-08 goes into detail regarding the dollar threshold for filing Form 1099-K under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

HBK acquires New Jersey firm KHS
The Top 50 Firm acquired boutique firm KHS, expanding its geographic footprint into Northern New Jersey.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

On the move: Whitley Penn appoints trio of partners
Monroe Shine celebrates 100 years; Grassi releases 2025 Nonprofit Report; and more news from across the profession.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

Tech news: Abacor AI assistant launches from stealth mode
Plus, Suralink unveils AI enhancements in Workpaper Suite; Zip touts price negotiation agent, other AI agents; and other accounting tech news and updates.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

Retirees will get 2.8% increase in Social Security
Monthly checks for nearly 71 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% next year, a slightly larger adjustment than in 2025.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

Fixing the accounting pipeline
The accounting profession is facing a well-known challenge: too few young professionals are entering and staying in the field.

Accounting Today
Oct 24, 2025

Audit quality: Moving from a document to a system
With the latest AICPA quality management standard, SQMS 1, firms will have to take a more holistic approach to quality.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

QXAS launches advisory council
QX Accounting Services is bringing together figures from across the accounting, M&A advisory, consulting and technology innovation sectors.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

QXAS launches strategic advisory council
QX Accounting Services is bringing together figures from across the accounting, M&A advisory, consulting and technology innovation sectors.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

IRS offers guidance on ERC changes under OBBBA
The Internal Revenue Service fact sheet answers questions about the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the processing of Employee Retention Credits.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

IRS plans rules on borrow fees for securities
The proposed regulations will provide a rule for determining the source of borrow fees paid in securities-lending transactions and sale-repurchase transactions.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

Wolters Kluwer rolls out AI enhancements for audit, client collab
New AI-powered features for client collaboration and audit engagements are available in CCH Axcess.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

Tackling fraud in the age of AI-generated receipts
AI tools can generate receipts that are indistinguishable from authentic ones, complete with accurate logos, barcodes and subtotal math.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

Kaufman Rossin launches investment bank affiliate
The Top 75 Firm opened Mary Street Capital, an investment bank affiliate, to expand its advisory capabilities and serve family- and founder-owned middle-market businesses.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

RSM US and UK agree on transatlantic partnership
RSM US and RSM UK partners approved a new transatlantic partnership structure in a nearly unanimous vote, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Accounting Today
Oct 23, 2025

RSM US and UK agree on transatlantic partnership structure
RSM US and RSM UK partners approved a new transatlantic partnership structure in a nearly unanimous vote, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

IRS limits services during shutdown
The Internal Revenue Service spelled out some of the services that will be limited or unavailable during the government shutdown.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

Groups unveil International Non-Profit Accounting Standard
A new international accounting standard for nonprofit organizations has emerged, drawing on the work of established standard-setters.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

BlackRock joins Exxon in backing new CO2 accounting model
The Carbon Measures initiative will support the development of a ledger-based framework that is similar to what exists in traditional financial accounting.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

BlackRock's GIP joins Exxon in backing new CO2 accounting model
Carbon Measures will support the development of a ledger-based framework that is similar to what exists in traditional financial accounting.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

AuditBoard announces "Accelerate" AI, Fairnow buy
Audit and GRC solutions provider AuditBoard announced the launch of Accelerate, its new AI solution designed for risk teams, as well as its acquisition of AI governance solutions provider Fairnow.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

NASBA redesigns CPA lookup tools
The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy has revamped its CPAverify.org and ALD.nasba.org websites with a new design and more features.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

Congress passes IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act
The Senate passed the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act despite the government shutdown, sending it to President Trump for his signature.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

Payhawk announces real-time spend controls for corporate cards
PayHawk announced the launch of its Link & Control solution that allows companies to link their bank-issued corporate cards to the platform and add real-time spend controls to the business credit cards they already use.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

Why Delaware is losing businesses and where companies are going
Delaware has long been known as one of the most business-friendly states, but for the past several years, companies have been moving for several reasons.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

BDO names global CEO, plans to stay independent
BDO announced its decision to remain independent of equity investments, plans to accelerate consolidation of member firms and global leadership changes.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

BDO names global CEO, reaffirms independence
BDO announced its decision to remain independent of equity investments, plans to accelerate consolidation of member firms, and global leadership changes.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

SoftLedger announces revamped partner program
Accounting and financial reporting solutions provider SoftLedger announced a revamped partnership program with reduced pricing for certain participating firms.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

IRS announces transition relief for reporting car loan interest
Notice 2025-57 explains how businesses should report interest to car purchasers so they can deduct it under the OBBBA.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

Pritzker slams Chicago mayor's plan for tax on big payrolls
The so-called head tax would levy $21 per employee per month on companies with at least 100 workers, to raise $100 million for community-safety programs.

Accounting Today
Oct 22, 2025

Netflix shares fall most since March as tax dispute hits results
Netflix had to pay about $619 million to settle a multiyear tax dispute with Brazilian authorities going back to 2022.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

In the blogs: More than a trend
Using AI to teach accounting; CPAs and financial statements; TIGTA on joint returns; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

CFOs plan to cut jobs, overhead with AI
Chief financial officers hope to control costs in 2026 while still expanding revenue, according to a new survey.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

CFOs plan to cut jobs, overhead with AI, but not revenues
Chief financial officers hope to control costs in 2026 while still expanding revenue, according to a new survey.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

Education Dept. agrees to student debt and tax relief
The Trump administration agreed to procedures for student debt relief so borrowers who have their loans canceled this year don't get hit with a huge tax bill.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

Education Dept. agrees to student debt and tax relief after lawsuit
The Trump administration agreed to procedures for student debt relief so borrowers who have their loans canceled this year don't get hit with a huge tax bill.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

AICPA wants IRS safe harbor for reporting tips, overtime
The American Institute of CPAs is asking for more flexibility for taxpayers who wish to claim tax deductions for overtime and tip income under the OBBA.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

SAP rolls out new agents
SAP announced new specialized AI Joule Agents (named for its generative AI copilot Joule) that handle travel and expense processes as well as core finance functions.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

Major investors back startup bringing AI to sales tax
Anrok Inc., a startup helping software companies automate sales tax compliance, has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

Spark, Khosla, Sequoia back startup bringing AI to tax collection
Anrok Inc., a startup helping software companies automate sales tax compliance, has raised $55 million in a Series C funding round.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

The big benefits of being a $5M-$10M firm
For firms that want to grow, attract talent, retain top clients or future-proof their operations, this middle tier represents a powerful sweet spot.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

Builder.ai ex-CFO subpoenaed for auditor communications
U.S. investigators are demanding a former executive's communications with the U.K. auditor and others involved in financial reporting before the startup's bankruptcy.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

What the IRS shutdown and furloughs mean for tax pros
Enforcement activity and Tax Court cases are at a standstill, and practitioners should expect backlogs and slowdowns.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

Supreme Court is told Trump tariffs are illegal tax
Small businesses challenging the global tariffs urged the justices to affirm lower court rulings that the import levies amount to a massive tax on companies.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

California's bigger tax credits reel in 'Jumanji,' Warner films
The doubling of California's film and TV tax credits to $750 million a year is showing promise in bringing production back to the state.

Accounting Today
Oct 21, 2025

Millionaire tax that inspired Mamdani fuels $5.7B haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

CPA firm settles with NY AG over data breaches
Wojeski & Company has reached a $60,000 settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James after it was hit by two data breaches and ransomware attacks.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

5 key questions to calculate the new alternative minimum tax
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost the number of filers who must calculate their AMT. But that doesn't mean they're all going to have to pay it.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

Armanino acquires Keystone
Top 25 Firm Armanino acquired Keystone Business Services, an Oracle NetSuite provider.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

OBBBA and the repurposing of life insurance portfolios
Tax advisors can play a significant role in alerting clients to the availability of various options and strategies for an unneeded life insurance death benefit.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

IFAC opens doors to accounting profession with new principles
The International Federation of Accountants has released a set of principles with the goal of widening access to the accounting profession.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

IFAC opens doors to accounting with new principles
The International Federation of Accountants has released a set of principles with the goal of widening access to the accounting profession.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

AICPA pushes to designate accounting as STEM program
The American Institute of CPAs is continuing efforts to have accounting recognized as a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program by the government.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

B&M CFO exits after material accounting error
B&M European Value Retail SA Chief Financial Officer Mike Schmidt announced he'll step down after the company cut its guidance again due to an accounting error.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

Anti-tax groups harden GOP's tough shutdown stance
Influential conservative groups with deep pockets are pushing Republicans to demand steep concessions from Democrats in exchange for extending health care subsidies.

Accounting Today
Oct 20, 2025

'Stealth' tax is back: An advisor primer on the alternative minimum tax
Starting next year, more households will need to calculate or pay the AMT. The rules are complicated. Here's how financial advisors can prepare themselves — and clients — for the changes.

Accounting Today
Oct 17, 2025

Whistleblowers reach settlement with IRS, DOJ over Hunter Biden case
Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler reached settlements with the IRS and the Justice Department, and their lawsuit against Biden's attorney was dismissed by a judge.

Accounting Today
Oct 17, 2025

Game developers leverage R&D tax breaks
Video game developers are benefiting from research and development tax credits and recent changes in the rules for deducting R&D expenses.

Accounting Today
Oct 17, 2025

On the move: Citrin Cooperman names next CFO
IFAC announces new advisory group chairs; TSCPA helps proclaim November as Accounting Opportunities Month in Tennessee; and more news from across the profession.

Accounting Today
Oct 17, 2025

Tech news: Oracle announces new AI agent offerings
Plus, KPMG hails AI partnerships with Salesforce, Google; and other accounting technology news and updates.

Accounting Today
Oct 17, 2025

CPA Success Index is DOA: NASBA's data no longer holds up
While combing through the 2024 data, we found large numbers of candidate scores to be missing, and potentially classified to incorrect colleges or universities, or not reported at all.

Accounting Today
Oct 17, 2025

Billionaire governor Pritzker won $1.4M playing cards in Vegas
Tax returns released by his campaign show he made over $4.2 million in capital gains and took a $4.8 million deduction, paying taxes on $5.9 million in income.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Errors in Deloitte report underscore need for care with AI
Deloitte will partially refund the Australian government for an advisory report containing inaccuracies introduced by one of its AI models.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Expiration of ACA tax credits may cause heavy job losses
The expiration of premium tax credits for health insurance could lead to hundreds of thousands of job losses and billions in reductions to state revenues.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Expiration of enhanced premium tax credits tied to heavy job losses
The expiration of premium tax credits for health insurance could lead to hundreds of thousands of job losses and billions in reductions to state revenues.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

IIA opens Global Audit Committee Center
The Institute of Internal Auditors has set up a Global Audit Committee Center in Washington, D.C., to provide a global hub for strengthening audit committees.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

AI adoption grows in audit
The adoption of artificial intelligence technology in audit functions is on the rise, increasing from 8% to 21% in only one year, according to a new report.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Chicago mayor revives tax once dubbed 'job killer'
Brandon Johnson wants to close nearly half of next year's $1.19 billion deficit with new or higher taxes on large corporations, big tech companies and the rich.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Family office acquires Maryland firm
Family Office of America's Maryland subsidiary acquired Maryland-based CPA firm Toone & Associates — the latest example of family offices entering the accounting space.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Your CPA firm's advisory board — now powered by AI
With artificial intelligence, you can draw on the perspectives of top business leaders in real time on a wide range of subjects.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Canopy adds AI client questionnaires, enhanced Engagements module
Canopy announced AI-powered upgrades to its Smart Intake solution. Specifically, the company announced AI-generated client intake questionnaires as well as a completely re-imagined Engagements module.

Accounting Today
Oct 16, 2025

Canopy adds AI client questionnaires, enhances Engagements module
Canopy announced AI-powered upgrades to its Smart Intake solution, including a client intake questionnaires and a completely re-imagined Engagements module.

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

Wolters Kluwer rolls out Expert AI for CCH Axcess
Wolters Kluwer announced the launch of "Expert AI," which will be woven throughout its CCH Axcess product, its capacities now integrated across tax, audit, and firm management workflows.

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

New Yorkers face likely tax hikes no matter who becomes mayor
Some kind of increase seems on the cards as the Empire State braces for billions in federal cuts to health and food aid.

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

KPMG cuts 195 U.S. audit staff
This marks the Big Four firm's fourth layoff in three years.

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

Inside the OBBBA's changes to Section 174
The Trump administration's tax bill has created the opportunity to deduct domestic R&E expenses

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

Correlation between auditor changes, restatements
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found that 29% of companies with Big R restatements reported an auditor change in the year preceding the restatement.

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

Restatements often follow auditor changes: PCAOB
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board found that 29% of companies with major restatements reported an auditor change in the year preceding the restatement.

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

Key OBBBA tax rule changes for PE transactions
Accountants who advise private equity clients will want to be aware of what these mean for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.

Accounting Today
Oct 15, 2025

Most IRS phone reps are polite and professional, says TIGTA
A review of over 800 calls found that the overwhelming majority of phone interactions with Internal Revenue Service reps were courteous and professional.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

'Bitcoin Jesus' pays nearly $50M to end tax case
Prosecutors agreed to dismiss the indictment against Ver, who admitted that he failed to pay all the taxes that he owed to the IRS on the sale of Bitcoin after he renounced his U.S. citizenship.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

GM takes $1.6B charge after pullback from EVs
The giant automaker is taking a hit as the market for electric vehicles is reshaped by the Trump administration's removal of tax credits and other incentives.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

In the blogs: Capitol questions
Shutdowns and tax obligations; 529 money and the CPA exam; gig questions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

Yes, extended returns are still due Oct. 15
Despite the government shutdown, the IRS is reminding taxpayers and tax professionals that 2024 tax returns that were put on extension are still due.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

Phasing out checks threatens vulnerable taxpayers
Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins warns about the potential downsides for some taxpayers of the IRS moving entirely to electronic payments.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

Tax advice is a no-no for many financial advisors. Tax guidance is not
The fact that many financial advisors say they do not provide tax planning belies how much value they may add through that service, according to an expert.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

LeBron warns accountants not to steal his money
The billionaire NBA star told his financial advisors that if he goes broke "it ain't going to be good for you," he shared on a recent podcast.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

Closing the gap: Community is key to the future of accounting
Rebekah Olson of the Maryland Association of CPAs shares how the profession must work together to develop the next generation of accountants.

Accounting Today
Oct 14, 2025

Tech agnostic or exclusive? Weighing the pros and cons
Whether your accounting firm should dictate what software a client will use depends on the context of your services and their needs.

Accounting Today
Oct 13, 2025

Why exfiltration prevention is now a compliance imperative for accounting firms
Why exfiltration prevention is now a compliance imperative for accounting firms

Accounting Today
Oct 13, 2025

IRS gives deposit relief for remittance transfer providers
Notice 2025-55 provides relief in connection with the new excise tax imposed on certain remittance transfers under the One Big Beautiful tax bill.

Accounting Today
Oct 13, 2025

AI scams create an opportunity for accountants
Accountants need to navigate the double-edged sword of artificial intelligence with smart payment platforms.

Accounting Today
Oct 13, 2025

The rise of the 'Intrapreneur:' Accounting's leadership shift
The next 10 years could be one of the best times in history to build a career in public accounting.

Accounting Today
Oct 13, 2025

Accountants are ready for AI to replace people
An exclusive Arizent report shows that the profession is much more comfortable with technology like artificial intelligence taking over human work than you might expect

Accounting Today
Oct 13, 2025

Being strategic with your tech stack
Approaching the software your accounting firm uses through the lens of your overall strategy is critical.

Accounting Today
Oct 12, 2025

Trump fires federal workers, escalating US shutdown fight
At the Internal Revenue Service, which sits within the Treasury Department, the administration plans to fire about 1,300 workers.

Accounting Today
Oct 10, 2025

Bitcoin fund launches for CPA firms' high-net-worth clients
Whitman Transition Advisors and Truvestments are launching a Bitcoin fund, called Truvestment Bitcoin Legacy Fund, where CPA firm's high-net-worth clients can buy in early.

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