Accounting
More Companies Obtaining Independent Assurance on Sustainability Data
61% of ESG assurance services were performed by professional accounting firms, with substantial variation in practice within different jurisdictions
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Firm Management
CRI Expands by Merging in S. Florida Accounting Firm
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) continues to expand in the state of Florida, increasing its locations to serve clients through the merger of Alonso & Garcia, P.A.
Accounting
AICPA Honors Accounting Educators
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has named the award recipients for the 2022 Effective Learning Strategies (ELS) Awards...
Payroll
AICPA Wants Congress to Include Disaster Relief in Retirement Bill
The bill would allow people affected by natural disasters to withdraw up to $22,000 from qualified retirement accounts without being assessed early-withdrawal penalties and fees.
Firm Management
Grant Thornton named to 2022 “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” List
A joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the DEI is widely acknowledged as the most robust disability inclusion assessment tool in business.
Small Business
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Payroll
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Firm Management
Marna Ricker Named New EY Global Vice Chair - Tax
Ricker succeeds Kate Barton, who will take on a new role helping to guide the organization and lead additional projects for the Office of the Chairman, having served the full four-year tenure as EY Global Vice Chair - Tax.
Firm Management
Grant Thornton Names Managing Partners for Boston, Cleveland and Tulsa Offices
Each of the new OMPs will succeed Grant Thornton leaders who are wrapping up successful careers with the firm and accomplished tenures in the accounting industry.
Accounting
QuickBooks Connect Conference to be Held in Las Vegas
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Accounting
Salaries Could Rise Average of 4.1% in 2023
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Accounting
Despite Inflation, Retail Sales Increased in June
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