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Firm Management July 28, 2025
CBIZ CPAs Appoints New President and CEO
CBIZ CPAs, the firm formerly known as Mayer Hoffman McCann, on July 24 announced that Jeff Gluck would be its new president and CEO as part of a leadership team restructuring.
Firm Management July 28, 2025
KPMG Names National Managing Partners and Principals, New Chief Strategy Officer
The Big Four firm recently announced its roster of national managing partners and principals, as well as Phil Isom as its chief strategy officer.
Small Business July 28, 2025
More Americans Will Rely on Debt and Pay Later Plans this Holiday Season, Shows Survey
Nearly half (47%) of respondents anticipate spending the most on holiday purchases in 2025 with Amazon, other big box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. (32%), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25%), and 18% with small businesses.
Payroll July 28, 2025
Analysis Shows Trump Tax and Deportation Plans Could Cost 6 Million Jobs
The analysis builds on recent economic research that found previous increases in immigration enforcement caused widespread job losses for both immigrant and U.S.-born workers.
Taxes July 28, 2025
In Las Vegas, House Republicans Take Victory Lap on ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy
"No tax on tips" took center stage on July 25 during a visit from the House Ways and Means Committee to Las Vegas to promote President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill in the Senate to Boost Retirement Security Through Employee Ownership
The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 would encourage S corporation business owners to form Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Taxes July 28, 2025
4 Rich Colleges Dodged a Big Trump Tax—and May Have an Unlikely Ally to Thank
Four small wealthy and elite private colleges in Massachusetts may have a conservative college in the Midwest in part to thank for escaping a hike in an endowment tax under President Donald Trump’s tax law.
Taxes July 28, 2025
Trump Says Surprise Rebate Checks Could be Coming Thanks to Tariff Revenue
President Donald Trump on July 25 said that he’s considering issuing rebate checks to Americans that would be paid out of the revenue generated by increased tariffs on other countries
Tax News
Taxes July 28, 2025
In Las Vegas, House Republicans Take Victory Lap on ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy
"No tax on tips" took center stage on July 25 during a visit from the House Ways and Means Committee to Las Vegas to promote President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes July 28, 2025
4 Rich Colleges Dodged a Big Trump Tax—and May Have an Unlikely Ally to Thank
Four small wealthy and elite private colleges in Massachusetts may have a conservative college in the Midwest in part to thank for escaping a hike in an endowment tax under President Donald Trump’s tax law.
Taxes July 28, 2025
Trump Says Surprise Rebate Checks Could be Coming Thanks to Tariff Revenue
President Donald Trump on July 25 said that he’s considering issuing rebate checks to Americans that would be paid out of the revenue generated by increased tariffs on other countries
Taxes July 25, 2025
Advanced Section 1202 (QSBS) Planning for S Corporations
Section 1202 provides for a substantial exclusion of gain from federal income taxes when stockholders sell qualified small business stock (QSBS).
Taxes July 25, 2025
IRS Sets July 29 Deadline to Revalidate Business Tax Account Access
Business Tax Account designated officials must revalidate their accounts by July 29 in order to maintain access, the IRS said on Wednesday.
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.
Accounting News
Firm Management July 28, 2025
CBIZ CPAs Appoints New President and CEO
CBIZ CPAs, the firm formerly known as Mayer Hoffman McCann, on July 24 announced that Jeff Gluck would be its new president and CEO as part of a leadership team restructuring.
Firm Management July 28, 2025
KPMG Names National Managing Partners and Principals, New Chief Strategy Officer
The Big Four firm recently announced its roster of national managing partners and principals, as well as Phil Isom as its chief strategy officer.
Small Business July 28, 2025
More Americans Will Rely on Debt and Pay Later Plans this Holiday Season, Shows Survey
Nearly half (47%) of respondents anticipate spending the most on holiday purchases in 2025 with Amazon, other big box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. (32%), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25%), and 18% with small businesses.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill in the Senate to Boost Retirement Security Through Employee Ownership
The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 would encourage S corporation business owners to form Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
Small Business July 25, 2025
In-Kind Donations Can Ease Tariff-Induced Client Inventory Headaches
Product philanthropy, also known as in-kind donation, may be able to soften the financial blow of the tariffs.
Accounting July 25, 2025
More than One-Third of Americans Have Experienced Fraud Attempts After a Disaster
The AICPA’s forensic and valuation services offers tips to help those impacted by a disaster avoid becoming further victimized by bad actors.
Accounting July 25, 2025
San Francisco-Area Accountant Faces More Federal Charges
Michael Gilbert, who was charged with filing false tax returns in February, was indicted this week on charges of mail fraud and money laundering in an alleged scheme that deceived clients.
Financial Reporting July 25, 2025
Generative AI for Finance Workflows: From Hype to ROI
For most CFOs and controllers, the question isn’t if GenAI can help, but how to adopt it without compromising accuracy, compliance, or audit readiness.
Payroll News
Small Business July 28, 2025
More Americans Will Rely on Debt and Pay Later Plans this Holiday Season, Shows Survey
Nearly half (47%) of respondents anticipate spending the most on holiday purchases in 2025 with Amazon, other big box retailers like Walmart, Target, etc. (32%), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (25%), and 18% with small businesses.
Payroll July 28, 2025
Analysis Shows Trump Tax and Deportation Plans Could Cost 6 Million Jobs
The analysis builds on recent economic research that found previous increases in immigration enforcement caused widespread job losses for both immigrant and U.S.-born workers.
Small Business July 28, 2025
Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill in the Senate to Boost Retirement Security Through Employee Ownership
The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act of 2025 would encourage S corporation business owners to form Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).
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.
Technology News
Financial Reporting July 25, 2025
Generative AI for Finance Workflows: From Hype to ROI
For most CFOs and controllers, the question isn’t if GenAI can help, but how to adopt it without compromising accuracy, compliance, or audit readiness.
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.
Firm Management News
Firm Management July 28, 2025
CBIZ CPAs Appoints New President and CEO
CBIZ CPAs, the firm formerly known as Mayer Hoffman McCann, on July 24 announced that Jeff Gluck would be its new president and CEO as part of a leadership team restructuring.
Firm Management July 28, 2025
KPMG Names National Managing Partners and Principals, New Chief Strategy Officer
The Big Four firm recently announced its roster of national managing partners and principals, as well as Phil Isom as its chief strategy officer.
Firm Management July 25, 2025
Warren Averett Joins Allinial Global
The firm serves clients in all 50 states and 36 countries, bringing both regional strength and international reach to Allinial Global’s collaborative community.
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."
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.