Firm Management
Cherry Bekaert Adds Chicago-Area CPA Firm PKF Mueller
During its most recent fiscal year, PKF Mueller had revenue of $37.7 million, making it the 127th largest accounting firm in the U.S.
Jason Bramwell
Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
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Payroll
2024 Projected Public Accounting Starting Salaries in 15 of the Largest U.S. Cities
Starting pay next year in these 15 cities is expected to range between 5% lower and 32% higher than the national averages.
Taxes
Taxpayer Interest in IRS's Direct File Program May Have Been Exaggerated
Their willingness to use the Direct File program may be overstated because of the survey the IRS used to gauge their interest, TIGTA says.
Taxes
IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year
The IRS on Tuesday unveiled more details about Direct File, the agency’s free online tax filing program that is debuting in 2024.
Taxes
So Far, the IRS Has Spent 2.5% of Its Inflation Reduction Act Money
As of June 30, the agency has spent approximately $1.95 billion of the nearly $80 billion it will receive over a 10-year period.
Taxes
IRS Says Tax Gap Grew to $688 Billion in Tax Year 2021
The new estimate reflects a rise of more than $192 billion from the prior estimates for tax years 2014 to 2016.
Firm Management
5 Compliance Considerations for Companies with a Remote Workforce
Here is an overview of some remote work compliance best practices that companies should consider.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Aprio to Merge in CPA Firm Antares Group
Atlanta-based Aprio will gain 100-plus team members and partners from fellow Georgia firm Antares Group on Nov. 1.
Artificial Intelligence
How to Convince the Higher-Ups at Your Firm to Invest in AI
Nicole Sterling of RSW Accounting + Consulting provided five steps to demystifying AI usage at the AAM Emerge Conference.