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Small Business July 25, 2025
Some Small Business Owners Sweating Impact Trump Tax Law Will Have on Their Bottom Line
Business owners have shared concerns about cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs, while the U.S. Chamber has praised the new law as pro-growth.
Taxes July 25, 2025
Trump’s Big Bill Boosts Micron’s Tax Break for Chip Plants by About $5 Billion
The bill increases an existing investment tax credit from 25% to 35% for semiconductor manufacturers who build new plants in the United States.
Technology July 25, 2025 Sponsored
The Future of Accounting: How Intuit’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping the Profession
Embracing these and other innovations will allow you to deliver higher-value services, solidify their position as trusted advisors, and ultimately, drive greater success for their clients in an increasingly data-driven world.
Small Business July 25, 2025
72% of Mid-Market Companies Remain Optimistic on Economy
Middle market companies are navigating significant economic uncertainty, reminiscent of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 25, 2025
Scaling New Heights 2025 Overview, Part 2 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – July 2025
Randy and Brian visit the tradeshow floor of the 2025 Scaling New Heights conference, one of the largest educational and networking events for accounting and tax professionals.
Firm Management July 25, 2025
Professionals on the Move – July 2025
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring, promotion and staffing announcements from around the accounting and tax profession.
Auditing July 25, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Unveils Next-Gen CCH Validate Confirmation Solution
CCH Validate reimagines bank confirmations, putting auditors in full control to obtain confirmations with unprecedented speed. Leveraging advanced technologies—including blockchain for tamper-proof assurance—it enables 100% bank statement retrieval from banks worldwide.
Financial Reporting July 25, 2025
IFRS Publishes Near-Ready Templates for Climate-Related Financial Statements
The IASB worked with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to ensure that these examples work well with the ISSB’s sustainability-related disclosure requirements.
Tax News
Small Business July 25, 2025
Some Small Business Owners Sweating Impact Trump Tax Law Will Have on Their Bottom Line
Business owners have shared concerns about cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs, while the U.S. Chamber has praised the new law as pro-growth.
Taxes July 25, 2025
Trump’s Big Bill Boosts Micron’s Tax Break for Chip Plants by About $5 Billion
The bill increases an existing investment tax credit from 25% to 35% for semiconductor manufacturers who build new plants in the United States.
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Taxes July 25, 2025
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Adds Enhanced AI Assistant Features
This chat-based research tool is designed to streamline and speed up tax and accounting research, making the process more efficient and user-friendly.
State and Local Taxes July 25, 2025
The Increasingly Inconsequential SALT Deduction
Higher federal income tax offsets for state and local tax payments have morphed into a mostly upper-middle-class political perk, one unlikely to have any meaningful impact on state or local fiscal policies or politics.
Taxes July 24, 2025
IRS Slot Machine Jackpot Threshold is Going Up, Experts Say
The slot reporting threshold is governed by an IRS regulation, so the change will not go into effect until the agency updates its rules.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
Whitepaper: Elevate Your Firm’s Pricing Strategy. Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Discover how to transition to a more profitable, value-based pricing model that increases revenue and client satisfaction.
Taxes July 23, 2025
AI Tax Platform April Raises $38 Million in Funding
With core infrastructure in place, april is now focused on delivering the most connected tax software to enable millions of Americans to forecast, optimize, and file their taxes.
Taxes July 23, 2025
IRS Gives Tax Filing Relief to Those Impacted by May St. Louis Tornado
The IRS recently announced tax relief for individuals and businesses located in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis and Scott counties in Missouri after an EF3 tornado caused widespread destruction on May 16.
Accounting News
Small Business July 25, 2025
Some Small Business Owners Sweating Impact Trump Tax Law Will Have on Their Bottom Line
Business owners have shared concerns about cuts to Medicaid and other health care programs, while the U.S. Chamber has praised the new law as pro-growth.
Technology July 25, 2025 Sponsored
The Future of Accounting: How Intuit’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping the Profession
Embracing these and other innovations will allow you to deliver higher-value services, solidify their position as trusted advisors, and ultimately, drive greater success for their clients in an increasingly data-driven world.
Small Business July 25, 2025
72% of Mid-Market Companies Remain Optimistic on Economy
Middle market companies are navigating significant economic uncertainty, reminiscent of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Auditing July 25, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Unveils Next-Gen CCH Validate Confirmation Solution
CCH Validate reimagines bank confirmations, putting auditors in full control to obtain confirmations with unprecedented speed. Leveraging advanced technologies—including blockchain for tamper-proof assurance—it enables 100% bank statement retrieval from banks worldwide.
Financial Reporting July 25, 2025
IFRS Publishes Near-Ready Templates for Climate-Related Financial Statements
The IASB worked with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to ensure that these examples work well with the ISSB’s sustainability-related disclosure requirements.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
10 Essentials for Selecting a Practice Management System
Choosing the right practice management solution for your accounting firm is not a tactical decision; it is a strategic one that will impact the business's efficiency now and for years to come.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
Aprio Makes $300 Million AI Investment, Acquires TimeCredit
The acquisition of TimeCredit, an AI assistant built by accountants, complements the five-year, $300 million commitment Aprio is making to build "a scalable, AI-enabled firm that delivers measurable value for clients and team members alike."
Small Business July 24, 2025
Expensify Expands Multicurrency Options
The launch includes support for corporate card import from 10,000+ more banks worldwide, multilingual capabilities, Euro-based billing, international reimbursements in New Expensify, and beta access to the Expensify Card.
Payroll News
Payroll July 25, 2025
U.S. Businesses Keeping 2026 Salary Raises at 2025 Level of 3.5 Percent
Despite stable pay increases, employees are staying put. Fewer organizations this year have found employee stability challenging compared to the past two years.
Payroll July 24, 2025
Jobless Claims Fall for a Sixth Straight Week
Initial claims decreased by 4,000 to 217,000 in the week ended July 19, still the lowest since mid-April.
Human Resources July 24, 2025
Top 5 Weirdest Job Interview Tasks Ever Given to Candidates
A business expert explores five of the weirdest interview tasks, advising candidates to be cautious when faced with such challenges.
Technology July 23, 2025
Paylocity Expands Platform’s Reach to the Office of the CFO with New Finance Solution
Paylocity for Finance brings finance and human resources teams together through a unified system grounded in the employee record.
Staffing July 22, 2025
7 in 10 Managers Say Supervising Gen Z Feels Like Babysitting or Parenting
About 61% say their Gen Z reports require frequent hand-holding, while 52% say they struggle to follow basic instructions.
Payroll July 22, 2025
AARP Survey Shows Confidence in the Future of Social Security Among Younger Adults at 15-Year-Low
Americans’ confidence in the future of Social Security has declined by 7 percentage points in the last five years, from 43% in 2020 to 36% in 2025.
Payroll July 22, 2025
7 Strategies to Build Wealth No Matter Your Income
Building wealth requires discipline to stick to your budget, resist impulsive spending and stay committed to your long-term goals. Remember, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
Payroll July 22, 2025
7 Myths That Stop People From Growing Money, Busted by an Investment Expert
An investment expert tackles the most expensive investing myths and shows what successful investors actually do instead.
Technology News
Technology July 25, 2025 Sponsored
The Future of Accounting: How Intuit’s AI Innovations Are Reshaping the Profession
Embracing these and other innovations will allow you to deliver higher-value services, solidify their position as trusted advisors, and ultimately, drive greater success for their clients in an increasingly data-driven world.
Auditing July 25, 2025
Wolters Kluwer Unveils Next-Gen CCH Validate Confirmation Solution
CCH Validate reimagines bank confirmations, putting auditors in full control to obtain confirmations with unprecedented speed. Leveraging advanced technologies—including blockchain for tamper-proof assurance—it enables 100% bank statement retrieval from banks worldwide.
Taxes July 25, 2025
Bloomberg Tax & Accounting Adds Enhanced AI Assistant Features
This chat-based research tool is designed to streamline and speed up tax and accounting research, making the process more efficient and user-friendly.
Technology July 24, 2025
Tipalti Job Cuts Affect Dozens of Employees
The fintech company has laid off dozens of employees worldwide over the past few days, including 40 in Israel, as it shifts sales efforts to mid-market customers.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
10 Essentials for Selecting a Practice Management System
Choosing the right practice management solution for your accounting firm is not a tactical decision; it is a strategic one that will impact the business's efficiency now and for years to come.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
Aprio Makes $300 Million AI Investment, Acquires TimeCredit
The acquisition of TimeCredit, an AI assistant built by accountants, complements the five-year, $300 million commitment Aprio is making to build "a scalable, AI-enabled firm that delivers measurable value for clients and team members alike."
Taxes July 23, 2025
AI Tax Platform April Raises $38 Million in Funding
With core infrastructure in place, april is now focused on delivering the most connected tax software to enable millions of Americans to forecast, optimize, and file their taxes.
Technology July 23, 2025
Karbon Launches Client Portal for Accounting Firms
Karbon has launched Karbon for Clients, a secure, modern client portal designed to help accountants streamline collaboration, accelerate response times, and reduce administrative burden.
Firm Management News
Firm Management July 25, 2025
Professionals on the Move – July 2025
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring, promotion and staffing announcements from around the accounting and tax profession.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 24, 2025
Rodefer Moss Launches Rodefer Moss Transaction Advisors to Expand M&A Capabilities
This strategic expansion addresses the growing need for local, personalized advisory services amid a demographic shift and significant wealth transfer among aging business owners.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
10 Essentials for Selecting a Practice Management System
Choosing the right practice management solution for your accounting firm is not a tactical decision; it is a strategic one that will impact the business's efficiency now and for years to come.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
How Firms Are Using CAS to Build Better Work-Life Balance
Firms highlighting CAS as a new era of accounting may just unlock the solution to the profession’s ongoing pipeline problem.
Firm Management July 24, 2025
Aprio Makes $300 Million AI Investment, Acquires TimeCredit
The acquisition of TimeCredit, an AI assistant built by accountants, complements the five-year, $300 million commitment Aprio is making to build "a scalable, AI-enabled firm that delivers measurable value for clients and team members alike."
Firm Management July 24, 2025
Whitepaper: Elevate Your Firm’s Pricing Strategy. Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
Discover how to transition to a more profitable, value-based pricing model that increases revenue and client satisfaction.
Firm Management July 23, 2025
Thousands of Forvis Mazars Team Members Empower Their Communities During Annual IMPACT Days
The second annual event included more than 2,600 team members who contributed over 10,500 volunteer hours in their communities.
Firm Management July 23, 2025
Laura LaPeer Joins UHY as Chief Financial Officer, Championing Financial Integrity and Growth
LaPeer will play a key leadership role in upholding UHY’s financial integrity, providing strategic insights, and enhancing accounting and transactional support across the firm.
Webinars
August 4, 2025
CPE Webcast: From 14 tools to 4: Why Modern Firms are Switching to Canopy
In this session, Lera Kooper walks through how her firm used Canopy to unclunk their operations, going from 14 tools down to just 4. You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to simplify and streamline your firm.
September 12, 2025
On-Demand CPE Webinar: Using Technology to Deliver Efficiencies and Elevate Your Tax Clients’ Experience
In today’s fast-paced tax environment, leveraging technology is key to delivering an exceptional client experience while improving efficiency within your firm.
August 14, 2025
CPE Webcast: Smarter Audits, Less Chaos: Building Future‑Ready Audit Workflows with AI and Integration
When your teams are caught in a grind of manual tasks, fragmented tools, and version-control headaches, chaos often ensues. But there’s a smarter way.
July 31, 2025
CPE Webcast: Best Practices for a Successful Migration to a New Payroll Platform
Is your firm grappling with outdated payroll software but nervous about switching software platforms? Attend this for a detailed exploration of best practices for a smooth and successful payroll software conversion that could be your most profitable move yet.