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Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

Tax complexity still costly despite OBBBA changes
Even though the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made substantial changes in the Tax Code, one area where that may not be seen so much is in terms of simplification.

Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

Government contractors impacted by Trump orders, DOGE cuts
Government contractors are feeling the revenue effects of executive orders from the Trump administration and cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency.

Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

Organizations hit by fraud every week
The overwhelming majority of organizations are finding themselves victims of fraud attempts, in many cases on a weekly basis, according to a new report.

Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

Crete adds Cabrillo Advisors
Crete Professionals Alliance, based in Tampa, Florida, has added a San Diego, California-based provider of valuation and financial advisory services.

Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

FP&A pros anticipate AI-driven headcount reductions
The mass adoption of AI in the financial planning and analysis world has led to predictions that headcount will likely shrink over time because fewer people will be needed in the future.

Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

The CPA exam: 10 tips for passing
Failing a section of the exam isn't uncommon, but these strategies and tactics can make it less likely.

Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

The CPA exam: 'Failing is part of the journey'
Would-be CPAs should prepare to pass the test — but be prepared to fail.

Accounting Today
Aug 27, 2025

What business owners really want from their CPAs
What these clients need most boils down to three things: less friction, value driven by AI, and much more communication.

Accounting Today
Aug 26, 2025

West Virginia weather victims get tax relief
Victims of the storms and mudslides now have until Feb. 2 to file and pay many of their taxes, thanks to the IRS.

Accounting Today
Aug 26, 2025

IRS drafts new W-2 for tips and overtime
The Internal Revenue Service has released a draft version of the 2026 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, with new fields for the exemptions on tips and overtime.

Accounting Today
Aug 26, 2025

CFOs grow cautious on finance and accounting hiring
CFOs and corporate controllers aren't as concerned anymore about accountant shortages and are dialing back their hiring plans.

Accounting Today
Aug 26, 2025

OBBBA opens a new era in tax policy
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is one of the most significant tax reforms since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Accounting Today
Aug 26, 2025

PCAOB forms Smaller Firm Resource Group
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board formed an advisory group of professionals from smaller audit firms.

Accounting Today
Aug 26, 2025

Modi is seizing on Trump's tariffs to cut India taxes, red tape
With India bracing for 50% tariffs on its exports to the U.S. from Wednesday, Modi's government is speeding up policy changes such as the GST overhaul.

Accounting Today
Aug 26, 2025

EU defends digital taxes after Trump calls them unfair on US
The European Union hit back at President Trump's claims that digital regulations abroad are unfair after he threatened to impose tariffs and other penalties.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

IIA protests GAO budget cuts
The Institute of Internal Auditors expressed its opposition to efforts to slash the funding of the Government Accountability Office nearly in half.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

Non-grantor trusts could 'stack' big tax breaks under OBBBA
The use of multiple entities as a means of shifting a high net worth client's yearly income could help rack up bigger breaks, with some caveats.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

Billionaires paid lower effective tax rates than most of US
The total effective tax rate for the 400 wealthiest Americans was lower than the general population, according to a new study.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

Embracing 'Sufficient Truth' for finance and AI success
The era of the "Single Version of Truth" as the only acceptable standard is over. Finance must adopt a toolkit of approaches.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

Embracing Sufficient Truth for finance and AI success
The era of the Single Version of Truth as the only acceptable standard is over. Finance must adopt a toolkit of approaches.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

Water 'Ponzi' had something for everyone, until it didn't
WaterStation Management drew in veterans, stock traders, pharmacists, salespeople and retirees by leveraging fears about contaminated water and microplastics.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

Water 'Ponzi' that burned Jefferies had something for everyone, until it didn't
WaterStation Management drew in veterans, stock traders, pharmacists, salespeople and retirees by leveraging fears about contaminated water and microplastics.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

Tax Fraud Blotter: Winging it
Snake oil; how to succeed in business; don't bet on it; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Accounting Today
Aug 25, 2025

ISACA launches AI security credential
ISACA announced the launch of its new Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) certification, centered around implememting enterprise AI solutions while being able to identify, assess, monitor and mitigate risk.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

Opsahl Dawson expands alongside Ascend
One of Accounting Today's fastest-growing firms has recently relaunched its website and brand.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

IRS backtracks on layoff plans
The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly reversing course on some of its wide-ranging job cuts after realizing they reduced the staff too drastically.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

On the move: KSM adds real estate partner
Johnson Lambert elects next MP; Boyer & Ritter relocates; and more news from across the profession.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

Treasury's Faulkender stepping down
For a time earlier this year, Faulkender served as the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

Treasury's Faulkender stepping down as Bessent lauds his service
For a time earlier this year, Faulkender served as the acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

Tech news: Avalara launches property tax "software-with-a-service"
Plus, BillingPlatform rolls out AI-powered RevenueIQ suite; AccountsIQ adds Non-Financial Metrics feature for AIQ3 platform; and other accounting tech news.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

Boomer grants 10 Visionary Awards
Boomer Consulting honored 10 recipients at its 2025 Boomer Circles Summit in Kansas City, Missouri.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

AI is bringing transformational change to tax
Many firms are still assessing what digital transformation could mean for their specific business contexts and client needs.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

State child tax credits held down kids poverty rates, study shows
The dozen states that implemented a refundable CTC program in the wake of the pandemic held down child poverty rates relative to states that didn't act.

Accounting Today
Aug 22, 2025

2025 Fastest-Growing Firms: Your Part-Time Controller on the leading edge of CAS


Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

People say they'd use AI even if it was banned at their orgs
While more organizations are encouraging the use of AI, a recent survey found that even if it were banned at their workplace, many would still use it anyway.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

IRS provides FAQs on expiring clean energy tax breaks
The Internal Revenue Service issued answers to frequently asked questions about the soon-to-expire tax credits for solar and wind power and electric vehicles.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

Trump to tap Airbnb co-founder as first government design chief
Former DOGE member Joe Gebbia's mandate as the nation's first chief design officer may include redesigning income tax forms.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

IRS seeks feedback on free tax filing
The IRS is asking the public to weigh in on free tax filing options for an upcoming congressional report, amid worries about the likely demise of Direct File.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

IASB amends IFRS 19 for subsidiaries
The International Accounting Standards Board issued a set of amendments to IFRS 19 Subsidiaries without Public Accountability: Disclosures.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

The future of SALT and sales tax under the new tax law
The state and local tax deduction has always been a political flashpoint, but its impact goes far beyond politics.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

Firms plan to raise fees in 2026
80% of accounting and tax firms plan to raise their fees next year, with many shifting from hourly billing to value-based pricing.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

Accounting and tax firms plan to raise fees in 2026
80% of accounting and tax firms plan to raise their fees next year, with many shifting from hourly billing to value-based pricing.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

WH Smith plunges after accounting error hits profit outlook
The scale of the retailer's overstatement is "quite shocking" and will likely impact management credibility, said one analyst.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

Paying respondents, IRS records and other pitches to improve US labor data
The IRS collects data about new firms created and employee headcount. Those figures could help the BLS track how many workers are being hired and how many are let go.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

Business clients willing to pay more for niche services
Business clients are willing to pay 25% more for specialized accounting services, according to a TaxDome survey.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

H&R Block finishes year with numbers mostly up
The tax prep giant's total revenue of $3.8 billion increased $150.6 million, or 4.2%.

Accounting Today
Aug 21, 2025

Inside the new deduction for tips
What tips qualify, which don't, how to file and more.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

IRS to propose rules to ease corporate moves to US
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury intend to issue proposed regulations involving the transfer of United States real property interests.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

Congress could equalize tobacco tax rates to collect more revenue
The government could collect up to $1.5 billion more in tax revenue over five years if pipe tobacco and roll-your-own tobacco were taxed the same as cigarettes.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

PCAOB seeks advisory group nominations
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is accepting nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

IRS plans to withdraw disregarded payment loss rules
The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury issued a notice saying they intend to issue proposed regulations withdrawing the DPL rules for multinationals.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

Writing better AI prompts
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integrated into accounting workflows, the ability to write effective prompts has emerged as a critical skill.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

Interns expect 20% of their jobs to be automated
Half of Generation Z interns expect 20% of their jobs to be automated by artificial intelligence by the time they start full-time roles, per a KPMG survey.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

Starling Bank buys accounting startup to offer tax tools to SMEs
Ember's accounting advisory services will be discontinued following the takeover, with around 30 employees being offered other roles at Starling.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

AI agents in QB, and other tech stories you may have missed
Plus, managers are making hiring decisions with AI, making Windows 11 faster, and seven other things that happened in technology this past month.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

AffiniPay rebrands to 8am, unifies products under one brand
The online payments solutions provider formerly known as Affinipay has rebranded itself as 8am, meant to reflect the company's evolution into a unified business platform.

Accounting Today
Aug 20, 2025

2025 Fastest-Growing Firms: A broad array of professional services at CBIZ


Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

IRS inaccurately reported short wait times
Taxpayers are unable to get through to live help through the IRS's toll-free phone lines, even when the IRS claims its wait times are only about three minutes.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

In the blogs: Toil and trouble
Inevitable tech crossroads; 'game-changer' for a key deadline; nuptials and deductions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

FAF names new leaders and board members
The FAF Board of Trustees selected Dalia O. Blass to serve as its new board chair and appointed Erin Hill as the FAF's new executive director.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

FAF names new leaders, board members
The FAF Board of Trustees selected Dalia Blass to serve as its new board chair and appointed Erin Hill as the FAF's new executive director.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

IRS flouted procedures when terminating employees
The IRS didn't follow its own procedures when terminating thousands of probationary employees nor consider their individual performance.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

Caseware announces new executives as part of leadership evolution
Caseware announced the appointment of a new chief revenue officer, Jason Rushforth, as well as a new chief financial officer, Chris Nagy, who will also serve as chief operating officer.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

Grant Thornton to acquire Stax
The Top 10 Firm based in Chicago plans to acquire a Boston-based strategy consulting firm that specializes in services for private equity firms.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

Nebraska ranks highest in CPA exam pass rates
The state with the highest CPA exam pass rate in 2024 was Nebraska at 61.9%, followed by Utah at 58.6% and Montana at 57.4%, according to a NASBA report.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

How is AI improving accounting now?
AI may be the best option for solving the accounting talent crisis.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

Trump tariffs get seal of approval as S&P affirms credit rating
S&P Global ratings reckons money flowing from the levies will offset the impact on the U.S.'s budget position from the recent tax and spending bill.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

EU AI Act likely not a hassle for most use cases
While the EU AI Act creates new obligations regarding AI, its more stringent mandates apply only to the minority of organizations involved with high-risk use cases.

Accounting Today
Aug 19, 2025

Tax Strategy: The rise of the below-the-line deduction
We have an impressive new list of these deductions available to taxpayers, whether or not they itemize.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

IRS set to open annual CAP program for big companies
The Internal Revenue Service is preparing to open the 2026 Compliance Assurance Process program application period for public companies with at least $10 million in assets.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

An overlooked estate planning strategy: Disclaiming inheritance
Experts say there are many reasons some beneficiaries reject assets and big problems if they fail to do so correctly. Here's a guide to avoiding them.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

IRS debunks stimulus check rumors
The Internal Revenue Service is disputing claims that spread on social media last week about $1,390 stimulus checks being mailed to taxpayers.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

Treasury requests comments on GENIUS Act stablecoin
The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a request for comment, required by the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

Illinois signs new CPA pathways bill
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law that adds two additional pathways to CPA licensure and preserves the original 150-hour path.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

FMS acquires AMP and Merchants Accounting Services
The deal bolsters FMS's position in delivering managed accounting services to independent restaurants and food retail businesses.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

It's time to strengthen governance and prevent fraud
As we find ourselves eight months into the year, it's essential to take a moment to reflect on governance amid the hustle of deadlines and client demands.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

Vestas soars as Trump tax rules seen better than feared
Vestas Wind Systems A/S shares jumped after guidance brought much-anticipated clarity to the rules on how clean energy projects can qualify for tax credits.

Accounting Today
Aug 18, 2025

2025 Fastest-Growing Firms: Smith Howard's distinct advantage


Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

Court strikes down ban on disclosing Maryland digital ad tax
A federal appeals court has ruled unconstitutional a provision of a Maryland law that prevents companies from displaying a digital ad tax charge on a bill.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

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Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

Trump's latest attack on wind and solar squeezes tax breaks
The Trump administration tightened long-standing eligibility requirements for clean energy tax credits.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

Fraudsters file false quarterly returns to steal tax refunds
The Internal Revenue Service didn't do enough to verify the identity of callers to its Practitioner Priority Service and Business Specialty Tax phone lines.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

IRS admits sharing taxpayer data with ICE
The Internal Revenue Service has acknowledged in a court filing that it is now sharing taxpayer data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

Senior accountants take the brunt of busy season strain
Three-quarters of seniors described the 2024-2025 tax season as "somewhat" or "extremely" stressful, according to a Distinct survey.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

Tech news: Horizon for Intapp Time now generally available
Plus, Avalara announces Dallas, Atlanta tour dates; Thredd joins Mastercard Wholesale Program; and other accounting tech news.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

Internal auditors need to pay their AI superpowers forward
For internal auditors, AI is not just another tool. It's becoming a competitor in the race for relevance.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

On the move: EY receives volunteer award
KPMG announces new slate of line of business and U.S. sector leaders; RubinBrown promotes 17 partners across three offices; and more news from across the profession.

Accounting Today
Aug 15, 2025

2025 Fastest-Growing Firms: A unique value proposition at RS&F


Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

Tax Fraud Blotter: Royal pains
Gone commercial; PTIN-free; seen the light; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

Rightworks expanding into regional firm market
Rightworks plans to expand in response to changing dynamics brought on in part by the growing influence of private equity.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

IAASB adds guidance on sustainability assurance
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board posted new documents to help jurisdictions implement its recent standard on sustainability assurance.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

Sax to acquire Maddaloni, Nydick & Keenan
The Top 75 Firm based in Parsippany, New Jersey, plans to buy MNK in Florham Park, New Jersey, effective Nov. 15, 2025.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

IRS to discontinue kiosks at Taxpayer Assistance Centers
The Internal Revenue Service won't renew a $500,000 annual contract to repair the self-service kiosks after a contractor failed to keep them in working order.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

OBBBA boosts estate and gift planning opportunities
The sprawling new tax law includes a number of provisions that present opportunities for accountants and tax professionals to discuss estate and gift planning.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

The decline of the accounting major: A call to action
Why are students turning away from accounting? The reasons are multifaceted, but several themes emerge.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

Trump's Treasury to decide fate of hundreds of wind, solar projects
A Treasury Department decision due next week threatens to undermine the financial viability of hundreds of planned clean energy projects.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

Nvidia's Trump tax of little worry to investors eyeing AI riches
President Donald Trump's move to extract a 15% sales tax from Nvidia Corp. on certain semiconductors sold in China did nothing to damp investor enthusiasm for the world's most valuable company.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

Investors unfazed by Nvidia's Trump tax
President Trump's move to extract a 15% sales tax from Nvidia on semiconductors sold in China did nothing to damp investor enthusiasm for the world's most valuable company.

Accounting Today
Aug 14, 2025

Pathways to Growth: Change the channel and change the outcome
Rather than solicit individual, one-off clients, use channels to provide an abundant supply of opportunities.

Accounting Today
Aug 13, 2025

Tax cut impact of OBBBA expected to vary across states
A new study predicts the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reduce federal taxes on average for individual taxpayers in every state, but the impact will differ.

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