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Technology November 26, 2025
Recap of the 2025 Thomson Reuters Synergy Conference – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Dec. 2025
The Accounting Tech Lab is an ongoing series that explores the intersection of public accounting and technology. Subscribe to The Accounting Tech Lab videos on YouTube.
Taxes January 5, 2026 Sponsored
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.
Accounting December 4, 2025
Kansas Accountant, Who Created Fictitious ‘Middle Finger Ranch’ for Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail
Quintin Flanagin, 45, of Colby, KS, was sentenced to 48 months in prison on Dec. 3 after admitting this past summer to defrauding clients, who were his family members, and using part of the money to build a home.
Accounting December 4, 2025
Opportunities Exist for More Transparent Audit Committee Disclosures, CAQ Says
Most disclosure areas have stagnated or declined, providing audit committees with an opportunity to enhance transparency about their evolving oversight responsibilities, the Center for Audit Quality says in a new report.
Staffing December 4, 2025
1 in 3 Young Professionals Still Live With Parents, Says Report
Surveying 1,000 adults aged 18–33, the report found that 35% of young adults have previously lived with their parents after starting their career and another (34%) are currently living with their parents.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Karbon Launches Smart Tax Organizers and Binders Powered by StanfordTax to Streamline Tax Season
All client uploads, communications, and workpapers sync across Karbon’s platform for a unified experience spanning contacts, jobs, client tasks, and billing within the single client portal experience, Karbon for Clients.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Democrats Tee Off on Possible Treasury Corporate Tax Move
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr. are leading opposition to a potential regulatory carve-out from a new minimum tax on corporate profits that critics say could generate an unjustified windfall for big companies.
Accounting Standards December 4, 2025
FASB Adds Guidance to GAAP on Accounting for Government Grants by Businesses
A new Accounting Standards Update published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board on Dec. 4 establishes authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by business entities.
Tax News
Taxes January 5, 2026 Sponsored
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Karbon Launches Smart Tax Organizers and Binders Powered by StanfordTax to Streamline Tax Season
All client uploads, communications, and workpapers sync across Karbon’s platform for a unified experience spanning contacts, jobs, client tasks, and billing within the single client portal experience, Karbon for Clients.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Democrats Tee Off on Possible Treasury Corporate Tax Move
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr. are leading opposition to a potential regulatory carve-out from a new minimum tax on corporate profits that critics say could generate an unjustified windfall for big companies.
Technology December 4, 2025
Manual Processes Still Prevalent in Accounts Payable as 1099 Season Nears, Avalara Report Says
As the 1099 filing season approaches, rising form volumes, shifting IRS requirements, and tighter audit scrutiny are colliding with outdated, manual processes—leaving accounts payable teams stretched thin and exposed to risk.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Philadelphia Officials Try to Close Tax Loophole That Allows Refunds for People Who Steal Homes
Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Scott Bessent Under Consideration to Also Lead National Economic Council
The National Economic Council works on all economic issues out of the White House including taxes, health care and energy and serves as a key policy coordinator for those ideas and plans across the federal government.
Taxes December 3, 2025
IRS Urges Americans to Take These Steps Before Upcoming Tax Season Begins
The IRS says planning early is extra important this year because of major changes, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which can significantly affect federal taxes, credits and deductions.
Taxes December 3, 2025
Democratic Lawmakers and Veterans Groups Issue Warning Over Expiring ACA Tax Credits
Health insurance coverage for 267,000 veterans and their families will be at risk if tax credits that lower their premium costs under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire, Democratic lawmakers warned Tuesday.
Accounting News
Taxes January 5, 2026 Sponsored
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.
Accounting December 4, 2025
Kansas Accountant, Who Created Fictitious ‘Middle Finger Ranch’ for Fraud Scheme, Sentenced to 4 Years in Jail
Quintin Flanagin, 45, of Colby, KS, was sentenced to 48 months in prison on Dec. 3 after admitting this past summer to defrauding clients, who were his family members, and using part of the money to build a home.
Accounting December 4, 2025
Opportunities Exist for More Transparent Audit Committee Disclosures, CAQ Says
Most disclosure areas have stagnated or declined, providing audit committees with an opportunity to enhance transparency about their evolving oversight responsibilities, the Center for Audit Quality says in a new report.
Accounting Standards December 4, 2025
FASB Adds Guidance to GAAP on Accounting for Government Grants by Businesses
A new Accounting Standards Update published by the Financial Accounting Standards Board on Dec. 4 establishes authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by business entities.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 4, 2025
LGA Merges with Cohen Cohen & Co. and Ziner & Murphy in Massachusetts
The top 200 firm announced the completion of two merger deals this week—one with Boston-based CPA firm Cohen Cohen & Co. and the other with Stoneham, MA-based CPA firm Ziner & Murphy—effective Dec. 1.
Technology December 4, 2025
Manual Processes Still Prevalent in Accounts Payable as 1099 Season Nears, Avalara Report Says
As the 1099 filing season approaches, rising form volumes, shifting IRS requirements, and tighter audit scrutiny are colliding with outdated, manual processes—leaving accounts payable teams stretched thin and exposed to risk.
Accounting December 4, 2025
While Not Thrilled About the Economy, CPA Business Execs Are More Optimistic About Their Own Companies’ Outlook in Q4
CPA business leaders cited domestic economic conditions and inflation as their top concerns, while tariff-related uncertainty eased compared with last quarter, according to the Q4 AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook.
Technology December 4, 2025
AuditFile Launches New QualityLink Solution for CPA Firms
QualityLink is an integrated, AI-driven solution designed to help CPA firms comply with the full suite of quality management standards: AICPA Statement on Quality Management Standards No. 1 and AICPA SQMS No. 2, as well as International Standard on Quality Management 1 and ISQM 2.
Payroll News
Staffing December 4, 2025
1 in 3 Young Professionals Still Live With Parents, Says Report
Surveying 1,000 adults aged 18–33, the report found that 35% of young adults have previously lived with their parents after starting their career and another (34%) are currently living with their parents.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Dozens of Cities, States Hiking Minimum Wages in 2026 Amid Federal Inaction
The rate will hit $15 per hour in dozens of localities, though the federal minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Bipartisan Senate Duo Seeks Corporate Support for ‘Trump Accounts’
Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Cory Booker, D-N.J., teamed up on a letter sent to Fortune 1000 chief executives on Dec. 1 encouraging their companies to contribute to the new investment accounts created for young children.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Payrolls at U.S. Companies Fall by Most Since 2023, ADP Says
Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000, according to ADP Research data released on Dec. 3, and have now fallen four times in the last six months.
Payroll December 3, 2025
IRS Gives Guidance on New Trump Accounts, IRA-Like Accounts for Children
The government will make a one-time $1,000 pilot contribution to the account of each child who is a U.S. citizen born on or after Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2028.
Accounting December 3, 2025
UHY and Inova Payroll Announce Strategic Partnership
The top 30 accounting firm said a new partnership with Inova Payroll strengthens its technology ecosystem, enabling clients to optimize workforce operations, enhance compliance, and streamline payroll and HR functions through Inova’s cloud-based platform.
Payroll Taxes December 3, 2025
New Washington State Payroll Tax Plan Emerges Ahead of 2026 Legislative Session
Progressive lawmakers in Olympia rolled out a new revenue proposal Tuesday that targets Washington's largest employers with a 5% payroll excise tax on wages above $125,000.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Social Security Experts Urge Recipients to Do These 5 Things Before Dec. 31
As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or reporting problems in 2026.
Technology News
Technology December 4, 2025
Manual Processes Still Prevalent in Accounts Payable as 1099 Season Nears, Avalara Report Says
As the 1099 filing season approaches, rising form volumes, shifting IRS requirements, and tighter audit scrutiny are colliding with outdated, manual processes—leaving accounts payable teams stretched thin and exposed to risk.
Technology December 4, 2025
AuditFile Launches New QualityLink Solution for CPA Firms
QualityLink is an integrated, AI-driven solution designed to help CPA firms comply with the full suite of quality management standards: AICPA Statement on Quality Management Standards No. 1 and AICPA SQMS No. 2, as well as International Standard on Quality Management 1 and ISQM 2.
Technology December 3, 2025
5 Ways Hackers Use AI to Break Into Small Businesses—And How to Stop Them
A cybersecurity expert shares practical defense strategies for each attack type, stressing that employee training and affordable security tools can level the playing field.
Accounting December 3, 2025
UHY and Inova Payroll Announce Strategic Partnership
The top 30 accounting firm said a new partnership with Inova Payroll strengthens its technology ecosystem, enabling clients to optimize workforce operations, enhance compliance, and streamline payroll and HR functions through Inova’s cloud-based platform.
Technology December 2, 2025
Why Managed IT Services Makes Sense for Accountants
For modern accounting firms, managed IT services is no longer an upgrade; it’s a necessity for survival and a foundation for growth.
Technology December 2, 2025 Sponsored
AI Isn’t a Threat to Auditors—It’s the Key to Elevating the Profession
The story around artificial intelligence and the audit profession has been told as one of competition. But the truth is, AI isn’t replacing auditors; it’s redefining their value.
Technology December 2, 2025
Expensify, Uber for Business Partner to Automate Travel and Meal Receipts
The integration fully automates receipt collection for employee Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, offering a seamless and scalable way to manage travel and dining expenses while on the road for work.
Firm Management December 16, 2025 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.
Firm Management News
Staffing December 4, 2025
1 in 3 Young Professionals Still Live With Parents, Says Report
Surveying 1,000 adults aged 18–33, the report found that 35% of young adults have previously lived with their parents after starting their career and another (34%) are currently living with their parents.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 4, 2025
LGA Merges with Cohen Cohen & Co. and Ziner & Murphy in Massachusetts
The top 200 firm announced the completion of two merger deals this week—one with Boston-based CPA firm Cohen Cohen & Co. and the other with Stoneham, MA-based CPA firm Ziner & Murphy—effective Dec. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 3, 2025
Brown Edwards Acquires Shelton & Co. CPAs in Virginia
The top 100 accounting firm announced Dec. 2 that it has acquired Shelton & Co. CPAs, a Lynchburg, VA-based accounting practice that has served the construction industry for more than 30 years.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 2, 2025
Eide Bailly Merges in Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer in Virginia
The top 20 accounting firm will officially expand to Virginia on Dec. 8 when it combines with Norfolk-based CPA firm Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 2, 2025
PKF O’Connor Davies Brings in Wolf Maryles & Associates in NYC
New York City-based boutique tax and financial advisory firm Wolf Maryles & Associates will join PKF O'Connor Davies in a deal that takes effect on Jan. 1, 2026, the top 30 accounting firm said on Tuesday.
Technology December 2, 2025
Why Managed IT Services Makes Sense for Accountants
For modern accounting firms, managed IT services is no longer an upgrade; it’s a necessity for survival and a foundation for growth.
Firm Management December 16, 2025 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.
Risk Management December 1, 2025
The 2026 Risk Outlook: Emerging Exposures and Priorities for CPA Firms
CPA firms that do not evolve their risk management strategies are going to find themselves exposed in ways they might never have anticipated.
Webinars
January 5, 2026
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.
December 16, 2025
CPE Webinar: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.
December 4, 2025
CPE Webinar: The Future of Your Firm: Unlocking Growth Through Integration, Innovation, and Insight
Discover the roadmap to achieving future-ready success for your tax and accounting firm by joining us at our The Future of Your Firm: Unlocking Growth Through Integration, Innovation, and Insight webinar.
December 2, 2025
Archived Webcast: From Overwhelmed to Optimized: The CPA’s 60-Day Blueprint for a Stress-Free Tax Season
Tax season is closing in and for most firms, it’s the same story every year: too much work, not enough time, and cash flow that never seems to catch up. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this live, CPE-eligible session, IRIS Software and Apxium will share how forward-thinking firms are regaining control…