Ken Berry, Esq., is a nationally-known writer and editor specializing in tax and financial planning matters. During a career of more than 35 years, he has served as managing editor of a publisher of content-based marketing tools and vice president of an online continuing education company in the financial services industry. As a freelance writer, Ken has authored thousands of articles for a wide variety of newsletters, magazines and other periodicals, emphasizing a sense of wit and clarity.
Technology January 6, 2025
The on-demand accounting platform is set to launch its new AI customer assistant, Luis, on Jan. 31, which Taxfyle says will serve as a bridge during the customer journey to make their tax filing experience easier and quicker.
Accounting Standards January 6, 2025
The Accounting Standards Update clears up confusion on the interim effective date of FASB's new disaggregation of income statement expenses standard for public business entities that don't have an annual reporting period ending on Dec. 31.
January 6, 2025
Timothy Trifilo did not file federal income tax returns or pay all the taxes that he owed despite earning more than $7.7 million during that time.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
The Atlanta-based top 30 accounting firm continues to make moves since obtaining private equity backing last summer, this time merging with Timonium, MD-based CPA firm Nardone, Pridgeon & Co.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
The top 30 accounting firm is expanding its presence in its home state of Michigan, as well as in Missouri, by combining with two CPA firms, Tama, Budaj & Raab and Botz Deal & Co., effective Jan. 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
The top 200 accounting firm has acquired Amy Cell Talent, a provider of human resources services, and rebranded it Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions, with Amy Cell assuming the role of president.
Accounting January 3, 2025
Shamsud-Din Jabbar joined the Big Four firm in 2021, according to a statement from Deloitte, and was working as a senior solution specialist. He also had previously worked at EY after his service in the U.S. Army concluded.
Accounting Standards January 3, 2025
The Financial Accounting Standards Board published an invitation to comment on Jan. 3 that gives stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on the board's future standard-setting agenda.
Auditing January 3, 2025
Under the new rules, the PCAOB can address situations in which a registered firm has ceased to exist, is nonoperational, or no longer wishes to remain registered, as demonstrated by its failures to file annual reports via PCAOB Form 2 and pay annual fees for at least two consecutive reporting years.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 3, 2025
The top 30 accounting firm has expanded into the Chicago market after acquiring CPA firm KRD Ltd., which has offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, IL, as well as Burkett & Beattie, a CPA firm based in Libertyville, IL.
Firm Management January 3, 2025
Jan. 2 was a big day at top five accounting firm RSM US, as its new partner and principal class of 2025 was officially announced.
Small Business January 3, 2025
The trend of southern states netting larger numbers of one-way U-Haul customers continued during 2024, with South Carolina topping the U-Haul Growth Index for the first time. Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee round out the five leading growth states.
