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Nov 13, 2025
While there are powerful technology solutions available to professionals today, especially AI-based ones, none will perform their best without strong data sources paired with a robust governance framework.
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Nov 13, 2025
The Top 10 Firm agreed to add Grant Thornton Brazil to its multinational platform, extending its reach into Latin America.
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Nov 13, 2025
Borrowers who receive discharges of their student debt under the Income-Driven Repayment program could be facing tax bills as high as $10,000 next year.
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Nov 13, 2025
Firms want candidates to have critical reasoning skills and not just be "robots" who follow processes and procedures blindly without questioning or interpretation.
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Nov 13, 2025
Chinese tax authorities ordered e-commerce giants to hand over sales data for the first time, in a rare move to crack down on tax evasion.
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Nov 13, 2025
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but it could take days — and in some cases a week or more — before normal operations and paychecks resume.
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Nov 13, 2025
Mike Lyons blamed a raft of operational shortcomings for the earnings disappointment that triggered a record rout in the payments giant's stock last month.
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Nov 13, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service increased the annual retirement plan contribution limits for 2026 thanks to cost-of-living adjustments for inflation.
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Nov 13, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service increased the annual retirement plan contribution limits for 2026 thanks to cost-of-living adjustments for inflation.
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Nov 12, 2025
The Financial Accounting Standards Board aims to improving the accounting for purchased loans as it confronts a potential threat from House Republicans.
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Nov 12, 2025
The higher standard deduction since 2017 has dramatically reduced itemization. But the new law provides incentive for teachers to consider whether that's feasible.
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Nov 12, 2025
CBIZ has released its 2026 Tax Planning Guide, offering a resource to help businesses and individuals navigate the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Nov 12, 2025
Crete Professionals Alliance added Acuity; and Mercer Advisors acquired Beach Freeman Lim & Cleland.
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Nov 12, 2025
A new report finds internal audit professionals adjusting to flat and shrinking budgets and the encroachments of artificial intelligence.
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Nov 12, 2025
Handling tough clients; not all revenue is created equal; military returns; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
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Nov 12, 2025
The acting chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board outlines his vision for defining audit quality, highlights private equity concerns, and calls for AI guardrails.
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Nov 12, 2025
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board leader outlines his vision for defining audit quality, highlights private equity concerns, and calls for AI guardrails.
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Nov 12, 2025
Millionaires, who comprise less than 1% of New York City filers, generate 40% of city income tax revenue, says the Citizens Budget Commission.
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Nov 12, 2025
President Trump's idea of mailing $2,000 "dividend" payments from tariffs to citizens marks a throwback to the stimulus checks distributed during COVID.
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Nov 12, 2025
Plus, the end of Windows 10, and Xero's big buy, and seven other developments in accounting technology you may have missed.
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Nov 12, 2025
Aprio is uniting its Aprio Firm Alliance with the Professional Services Alliance it inherited from RSM US to create a combined Aprio Alliance.
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Nov 11, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has provided a safe harbor for certain trusts enabling them to stake their digital assets without jeopardizing their tax status.
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Nov 11, 2025
Citrin Cooperman merged in KBFM; Brown Edwards acquired DesRoches; and Pinion added Gifford & Cox.
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Nov 11, 2025
Compliance solutions provider Sovos announced expansions to its AI platform, including product tax code classifications for sales and use tax and data mapping.
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Nov 11, 2025
The Council raises between $1 million to $1.5 million per year from approximately 40 participating accounting firms to research and treat Alzheimer's disease.
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Nov 11, 2025
Regardless of when the government gets back up and running, it is likely that the effects of the reduced staff, reduced funding, and the shutdown will be felt during the 2026 tax filing season and perhaps beyond.
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Nov 10, 2025
As the Senate advances a possible end to the 40-day government shutdown, the IRS is adjusting its plans amid a wave of layoffs and program closings.
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Nov 10, 2025
The industry asked for and received a delay in the rule from the IRS in 2023. Now that it's going into effect, here are the key implications for sponsors and savers.
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Nov 10, 2025
The American Institute of CPAs and state societies want to introduce high school students to the accounting profession, as FASB and GASB target university graduates.
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Nov 10, 2025
The former Met and Dodger was indicted in 1995 and pled guilty over his failure to report $350,000 in income from autographs and sales of memorabilia.
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Nov 10, 2025
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's framework for international taxes has been coming under pressure in recent months from a U.S. stance.
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Nov 10, 2025
Frank Bisignano, who's now leading both the Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service, dodged a $300 million loss by divesting his stake.
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Nov 10, 2025
Accounting and bookkeeping solutions provider Digits announced the official launch of an AI Bank Reconciliations feature for its Agentic General Ledger solution.
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Nov 10, 2025
The Treasury Secretary said he hadn't spoken to the president about this idea but "the $2,000 dividend could come in lots of forms, in lots of ways.
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Nov 07, 2025
The International Sustainability Standards Board plans to take on the activities of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.
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Nov 07, 2025
RRBB names COO; Citrin Cooperman announced new partner class; and more news from across the profession.
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Nov 07, 2025
The Regional Leader firm based in Rochester, New York, has acquired a firm also headquartered in Rochester.
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Nov 07, 2025
Plus, Forwardly announces AI bill pay system; Patriot Software introduces Auto Payroll; and other accounting technology news and updates.
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Nov 07, 2025
Plus, Forwardly announces AI bill pay system; Patriot Software introduces Auto Payroll; and other accounting technology news and updates.
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Nov 07, 2025
CFOs must consider what falling rates might mean for their balance sheets, borrowing strategies and overall business positioning.
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Nov 07, 2025
Among the targets of the audit is a business development program designed to serve socially or economically disadvantaged individuals.
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Nov 07, 2025
Among the targets of the audit is a business development program designed to serve socially or economically disadvantaged individuals.
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Nov 07, 2025
The Top 10 Firm agreed to add Grant Thornton Poland to its multinational platform, expanding its presence in Europe.
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Nov 07, 2025
As WNBA commissioner, ex-Deloitte chief Cathy Engelbert has transformed women's basketball, but a standoff could threaten her leadership and her legacy.
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Nov 07, 2025
Several investors in the accounting software provider are pushing the company to explore a potential sale following reported takeover interest by SAP.
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Nov 06, 2025
Intuit announced a host of new agentic AI features for both TurboTax and Credit Karma users.
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Nov 06, 2025
Intuit is opening 20 brick and mortar TurboTax stores in major cities across the U.S. as well as 200 additional TurboTax Expert Offices for a total of 600 nationwide.
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Nov 06, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has posted guidance in the form of questions and answers on digital asset broker reporting on the new Form 1099-DA.
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Nov 06, 2025
The deal expands the firm's franchise services group with a number of restaurant and food franchise clients.
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Nov 06, 2025
To maximize value and strategic impact, finance leaders must ensure tech investments not only drive efficiency but align with wider organizational strategy.
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Nov 06, 2025
Three members of the conservative majority questioned Trump's use of an emergency-powers law to collect tens of billions of dollars in tariffs a month.
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Nov 06, 2025
The Top 25 Firm is expanding its presence in Southern California by acquiring GPW in San Diego, the latest M&A deal since receiving private equity funding.
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Nov 06, 2025
The tax prep chain is gearing up for the upcoming tax season during a National Hiring Week, starting Nov. 3.
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Nov 06, 2025
In a letter to Congress, the National Association of Tax Professionals warned of serious problems for tax season.
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Nov 06, 2025
The Internal Revenue Service has shut down its Direct File free tax-filing program, sending an email to the 25 states that offered it this year.
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Nov 05, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act's presence, like it or not; return of beneficial ownership information; that familiar sense of dread; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.
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Nov 05, 2025
The International Accounting Standards Board is facing the prospect of a substantial deficit estimated at £5 million ($6.5 million).
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Nov 05, 2025
The IRS and the Treasury Department issued guidance giving penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 on the new reporting requirements.
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Nov 05, 2025
Frazier & Deeter acquired RS&F and Pesta Finnie; Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs bought Hamic Previte & Sturwold; and Capstone Accounting and Tax merged in Nissen & Meyer.
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Nov 05, 2025
The reason we don't choose tech options quickly in the accounting profession is because of the risk that comes with uncertainty.
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Nov 05, 2025
They're ready to work — as long as they can work smarter, more flexibly, and for competitive rewards.
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Nov 05, 2025
A lawsuit claims the executive siphoned hundreds of millions of dollars as the auto parts company doctored its accounts and promised the same collateral to different lenders.
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Nov 05, 2025
Thomson Reuters announced a host of new agentic AI enhancements to tax, audit and accounting workflows.
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Nov 05, 2025
Any new taxes to fund his agenda need the backing of the state, and Governor Kathy Hochul has said she's against such hikes.
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Nov 05, 2025
Voters in the Texas capital blocked a property tax increase that would have raised tens of millions of dollars to support homeless people and pay for other services.
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Nov 05, 2025
Employers boosted employment in October, while annual pay rose 4.5% year over year, payroll giant ADP reported.
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Nov 05, 2025
Beyond just retrospective accuracy, clients now expect forward-looking insight, real-time responsiveness and strategic foresight.
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Nov 04, 2025
The month-end close is an artifact of batch-processing constraints that disappeared over a decade ago.
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Nov 04, 2025
Avalara announced that its Avi AI, first launched as a chatbot, is now an AI agent that will orchestrate an entirely new network of other AI agents.
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Nov 04, 2025
Sage has leaned even further into AI, announcing Sage Intacct Finance Intelligence Agent, the AI Developer Solutions ecosystem, and AI enhancements to Sage X3.
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Nov 04, 2025
The 2025 Best Firms for Young Accountants provide their people an equilibrium between work and life — and are always listening for new ways to improve
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Nov 04, 2025
A look inside the 20 best places to start a career in accounting.
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Nov 04, 2025
If a political appointee tried to demand a probe of a left-wing donor, they would not only violate the law but also trigger a criminal reporting requirement.
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Nov 04, 2025
Hourly earnings growth for small business employees slowed slightly last month, but the average number of hours they worked increased, Paychex reported.
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Nov 04, 2025
President Donald Trump's three U.S. Supreme Court appointees will play pivotal roles as the court considers the fate of his signature global tariffs Wednesday.
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Nov 03, 2025
No matter what internal audit gets called to do, there will always be a cadre of misguided executives and board members who think internal audit is just an extension of the finance function.
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Nov 03, 2025
CPA Canada is asking the Canadian government to advance a framework for independent assurance over artificial intelligence systems.
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Nov 03, 2025
Grant Thornton Advisors is adding Grant Thornton New Zealand to its multinational platform, extending its reach into the Asia Pacific region.
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Nov 03, 2025
Top 50 Firm Ascend added BiggsKofford, expanding its geographic footprint in Colorado.
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Nov 03, 2025
Joseph Vanator of Vantors & Associates in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, was arraigned in late October and charged with one count of accounting violations, a five-year felony.
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Nov 03, 2025
Rick Woldenberg, who runs two educational-toy businesses, says BubblePlush Yoga Ball Buddies have been hit especially hard by Trump's fluctuating tariffs.
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Nov 03, 2025
Davide Campari-Milano NV shares fell after Italian prosecutors ordered the seizure of around €1.3 billion ($1.5 billion) in shares from the holding company that controls the drinks maker.
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Oct 31, 2025
Affected taxpayers in the Dakotas now have a later date for filings and payments.
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Oct 31, 2025
Democrats are asking TIGTA to investigate reports that the administration plans to have the Internal Revenue Service target left-leaning nonprofits and donors.
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Oct 31, 2025
The average number of CAMs per report decreased to 1.27 in 2024, per Ideagen Audit Analytics' latest report.
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Oct 31, 2025
Here's how to prioritize high-impact tasks and avoid burnout.
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Oct 31, 2025
The Accounting MOVE Project Report focused on the theme of "belonging," arguing it's not merely a soft idea, but a necessity for recruiting and retaining talent.
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Oct 31, 2025
NASBA announces new board members, bestows three awards; AICPA honors forensic and valuation professionals at annual conference; and more news from across the profession.
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Oct 31, 2025
While word of mouth, digital marketing and professional networks are still the main ways accounting firms promote themselves, an entirely new path has emerged.
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Oct 31, 2025
Firms wanting to maximize client referrals from AI bots need a robust online presence, plus content optimized for AI readability such as bulleted lists.
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Oct 31, 2025
Plus, BillingPlatform launches AI monetization offering; Homebase announces payroll assistant; and other accounting tech news.
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Oct 30, 2025
The business travel and expense management software maker and some of its shareholders raised $923.1 million in an initial public offering.
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Oct 30, 2025
Voters in 20 states will be asked to weigh in on ballot referendums and measures concerning an estimated total of $3.1 billion in potential tax hikes.
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Oct 30, 2025
Voters will be asked to weigh in on ballot referendums and measures concerning an estimated total of $3.1 billion in potential tax hikes in 20 states.
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Oct 30, 2025
The International Accounting Standards Board and the International Sustainability Standards Board are developing standards for rate-regulated activities and carbon.
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Oct 30, 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board have been lightening the load on audit firms.
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Oct 30, 2025
When MIT reported that 95% of corporate AI pilot programs fail, the number sounded alarming, but not surprising. What about the 5% that succeed?
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Oct 29, 2025
Digits API allows computers to connect directly with the company's Autonomous General Ledger system without needing custom integrations.
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Oct 29, 2025
The International Federation of Accountants is teaming with the International Bar Association to combat money laundering, while signing a pact with audit groups.
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Oct 29, 2025
The International Federation of Accountants is teaming with the International Bar Association to combat money laundering, while signing a pact with audit groups.
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