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Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

IRS releases FAQs on crypto broker reporting
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

Grassi acquires OnePoint Franchise Accounting
The deal expands the firm's franchise services group with a number of restaurant and food franchise clients.

Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

Align finance technology investments with organizational strategy
To maximize value and strategic impact, finance leaders must ensure tech investments not only drive efficiency but align with wider organizational strategy.

Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump's global tariffs
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

Citrin Cooperman acquires Gatto, Pope & Walwick
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

Jackson Hewitt to hire 15,000 employees
The tax prep chain is gearing up for the upcoming tax season during a National Hiring Week, starting Nov. 3.

Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

Cutbacks and shutdown 'chip away' at IRS: NATP
In a letter to Congress, the National Association of Tax Professionals warned of serious problems for tax season.

Accounting Today
Nov 06, 2025

IRS ends Direct File program
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

In the blogs: The weakest link
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

IASB faces £5M deficit
The International Accounting Standards Board is facing the prospect of a substantial deficit estimated at £5 million ($6.5 million).

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

IRS offers penalty relief for reporting tips and overtime pay
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

M&A roundup: Frazier & Deeter, THF and Capstone expand
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

How to choose the right technology for your firm
The reason we don't choose tech options quickly in the accounting profession is because of the risk that comes with uncertainty.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

Looking through Gen Z's eyes
They're ready to work — as long as they can work smarter, more flexibly, and for competitive rewards.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

First Brands founder accused of looting company
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

Thomson Reuters adds agentic AI enhancements
Thomson Reuters announced a host of new agentic AI enhancements to tax, audit and accounting workflows.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

Mamdani's promises on a collision course with fiscal reality
Any new taxes to fund his agenda need the backing of the state, and Governor Kathy Hochul has said she's against such hikes.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

Austin rejects tax increase for homeless relief
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

Private sector added 42K jobs in October
Employers boosted employment in October, while annual pay rose 4.5% year over year, payroll giant ADP reported.

Accounting Today
Nov 05, 2025

How AI is reshaping client expectations
Beyond just retrospective accuracy, clients now expect forward-looking insight, real-time responsiveness and strategic foresight.

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

Why accounting's most familiar deadline is disappearing
The month-end close is an artifact of batch-processing constraints that disappeared over a decade ago.

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

Avalara announces 'agentic AI workforce for tax and compliance'
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

Sage rolls out agentic AI enhancements
Sage has leaned even further into AI, announcing Sage Intacct Finance Intelligence Agent, the AI Developer Solutions ecosystem, and AI enhancements to Sage X3.

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

The 2025 Best Firms for Young Accountants: A balancing act
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

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

The 2025 Best Firms for Young Accountants
A look inside the 20 best places to start a career in accounting.

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

Can IRS Criminal Investigation be politicized?
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

Small business employees worked more hours in October
Hourly earnings growth for small business employees slowed slightly last month, but the average number of hours they worked increased, Paychex reported.

Accounting Today
Nov 04, 2025

Trump tariffs' fate rides on Supreme Court
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 03, 2025

One myth about internal audit that is easily disproved
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 03, 2025

CPA Canada calls for AI guardrails
CPA Canada is asking the Canadian government to advance a framework for independent assurance over artificial intelligence systems.

Accounting Today
Nov 03, 2025

Grant Thornton adds New Zealand firm
Grant Thornton Advisors is adding Grant Thornton New Zealand to its multinational platform, extending its reach into the Asia Pacific region.

Accounting Today
Nov 03, 2025

Ascend adds BiggsKofford
Top 50 Firm Ascend added BiggsKofford, expanding its geographic footprint in Colorado.

Accounting Today
Nov 03, 2025

Michigan man charged with falsely claiming to be a CPA
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.

Accounting Today
Nov 03, 2025

Trump battles tiny toymaker over tariffs in landmark Supreme Court case
Rick Woldenberg, who runs two educational-toy businesses, says BubblePlush Yoga Ball Buddies have been hit especially hard by Trump's fluctuating tariffs.

Accounting Today
Nov 03, 2025

Campari drops after Italy seizes shares in tax-fraud probe
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.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

Tribal nations weather victims get tax relief
Affected taxpayers in the Dakotas now have a later date for filings and payments.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

Dems demand probe of Trump plan to use IRS against political foes
Democrats are asking TIGTA to investigate reports that the administration plans to have the Internal Revenue Service target left-leaning nonprofits and donors.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

CAMs per report decreased in 2024
The average number of CAMs per report decreased to 1.27 in 2024, per Ideagen Audit Analytics' latest report.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

Time management for small firm leaders
Here's how to prioritize high-impact tasks and avoid burnout.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

Belonging is a business imperative for retaining talent
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.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

On the move: Weaver adds partner to launch Boston office
NASBA announces new board members, bestows three awards; AICPA honors forensic and valuation professionals at annual conference; and more news from across the profession.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

AI a growing source of new client referrals
While word of mouth, digital marketing and professional networks are still the main ways accounting firms promote themselves, an entirely new path has emerged.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

Getting AI referrals means optimizing for bots
Firms wanting to maximize client referrals from AI bots need a robust online presence, plus content optimized for AI readability such as bulleted lists.

Accounting Today
Oct 31, 2025

Tech news: Quicken touts new features
Plus, BillingPlatform launches AI monetization offering; Homebase announces payroll assistant; and other accounting tech news.

Accounting Today
Oct 30, 2025

T&E firm Navan plummets 20% after $923M IPO
The business travel and expense management software maker and some of its shareholders raised $923.1 million in an initial public offering.

Accounting Today
Oct 30, 2025

States plan votes on tax hikes
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.

Accounting Today
Oct 30, 2025

States plan votes on tax hikes on Election Day
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.

Accounting Today
Oct 30, 2025

IASB, ISSB advance new global standards
The International Accounting Standards Board and the International Sustainability Standards Board are developing standards for rate-regulated activities and carbon.

Accounting Today
Oct 30, 2025

SEC, PCAOB relax enforcement against auditors
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board have been lightening the load on audit firms.

Accounting Today
Oct 30, 2025

How to beat the 95% AI failure rate
When MIT reported that 95% of corporate AI pilot programs fail, the number sounded alarming, but not surprising. What about the 5% that succeed?

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

Digits launches free API
Digits API allows computers to connect directly with the company's Autonomous General Ledger system without needing custom integrations.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

IFAC partners on anti-money laundering and public sector auditing
The International Federation of Accountants is teaming with the International Bar Association to combat money laundering, while signing a pact with audit groups.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

IFAC partners to fight money laundering
The International Federation of Accountants is teaming with the International Bar Association to combat money laundering, while signing a pact with audit groups.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

In the blogs: Getting creative
Responding — or not — to jurisdictions' notices; pitfalls of growth; e-invoicing; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

Why growth is so hard for firms and how to fix it
Growth is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It's also complicated, particularly for small accounting firms.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

Democrats question IRS CEO also leading Social Security
Sens. Ron Wyden, Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren want to know how Frank Bisignano can simultaneously run the IRS and the Social Security Administration.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

Democrats question role of IRS CEO also leading Social Security
Senators Ron Wyden, Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren want to know how Frank Bisignano can simultaneously run the IRS and the Social Security Administration.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

CRI merges in Abroms
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, a Top 25 Firm based in Enterprise, Alabama, is adding Abroms & Associates, PC, based in Florence, Alabama.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

Gerresheimer probe shows probable accounting issues
The German maker of packaging for medicines and cosmetics said it is "more likely to assume" it failed to properly recognize sales during the 2024 fiscal year. .

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

Gerresheimer says probe shows probable accounting issues
The German maker of packaging for medicines and cosmetics said it is "more likely to assume" it failed to properly recognize sales during the 2024 fiscal year. .

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

France risks Trump ire as lawmakers vote to raise big tech tax
French lawmakers voted to double its tax on large technology companies, risking a backlash from Trump who has long threatened to retaliate with trade tariffs.

Accounting Today
Oct 29, 2025

French lawmakers vote to raise big tech tax
Risking a backlash from President Trump, who has long threatened to retaliate with trade tariffs, French lawmakers voted to double its tax on large technology companies.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

Bill launches agents for W-9s and reconciliations
Bill announced a suite of AI agents designed specifically for small and medium businesses, starting with a W-9 agent and a reconciliations agent.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

Intuit unveils Accountant Suite, Intuit Intelligence
Intuit debuted Intuit Accountant Suite and Intuit Intelligence, partnering with a group of accounting firms leveraging AI, during its Intuit Connect conference.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

Finance teams struggle with automation, AI and tariffs
Global finance professionals are facing challenges with automating accounts payable, artificial intelligence and tariffs, according to a new report.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

PwC expects end-to-end AI audit automation within 2026
Big Four firm PwC estimates that, at the rate they're developing new solutions for their audit professionals, complete end-to-end integration of AI in the audit cycle is about one year away for their firm.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

ADP rolls out weekly US payrolls after halting data to Fed
ADP Research will now be releasing data on a weekly basis, in addition to its monthly report, to provide high-frequency insights into the labor market.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

Fewer but bigger refunds this tax season: IRS
The agency also saw a more than 1% jump in the total number of tax returns received and processed.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

PwC global revenue grows to $56.9B
PricewaterhouseCoopers reported its global gross revenues for fiscal year 2025 increased 2.7% in terms of local currency and 2.9% in U.S. dollars.

Accounting Today
Oct 28, 2025

SAP made earlier takeover approach for BlackLine
BlackLine rejected SAP's offer and there are currently no active discussions with would-be buyers.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

AICPA launches 'Josi' research AI
The AICPA announced the roll out of its own generative AI research tool, dubbed Josi, developed to provide secure, direct access to the AICPA's professional standards, authoritative guidance and related information.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

AICPA launches research AI
The generative AI research tool 'Josi' provides secure, direct access to the AICPA's professional standards, authoritative guidance and related information.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

IRS proposes to remove look-through rule for REITs
The IRS and the Treasury are proposing to remove the domestic corporation look-through rule for real estate investment trusts controlled by foreign investors.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

IRS looks to remove look-through rule for REITs
The Internal Revenue Service is proposing to remove the domestic corporation look-through rule for real estate investment trusts controlled by foreign investors.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

IRS faces major management challenges
The Internal Revenue Service is confronting a daunting array of management and performance challenges in fiscal year 2026, according to a new report.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

Accounting grad numbers continue to decline
The number of students who graduated with a bachelor's or master's in accounting dropped again, but not by as much as in recent years, according to the AICPA.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

Accounting grad numbers continue to decline despite hiring push
The number of students who graduated with a bachelor's or master's in accounting dropped again, but not as much as in recent years, according to the AICPA.

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

Quantify the ROI from pre-employment testing
Measure what matters. Where can you find an 880% ROI in your accounting team?

Accounting Today
Oct 27, 2025

Now's the time to review your WISP
A well-structured written information security plan is essential for complying with federal and state regulations, maintaining client trust and upholding professional credibility.

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.

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