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PwC and Withum Share Lead For Most IPO Audit Clients in Q2
Incoming NASBA CEO Appoints Four to Leadership Team
AICPA Endorses Provisions of Tax Administration Simplification Act
Accountants Among the Happiest Workers in the U.S., New Study Finds
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Less than Half of Americans Can Afford a $1,000 Emergency Expense
When asked how a sudden loss in income or employment would impact their finances, nearly two-thirds (66%) are worried they would not be able to cover their immediate living expenses over the next month.
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3 Strategies to Help CPA Firms Retain In-Demand Talent
That may not sound like a significant percentage. But could you afford to lose more than one-quarter of the best players on your team, especially during tax season?
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Union Membership Drops Despite Some Big Wins
The numbers highlight a disconnect between historically strong public support for unions and their ability to attract new members.
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Small Business Payroll Index Shows Decrease in Workers
Patriot collects this data through its payroll services. There are 56,000 small and medium-sized companies and 215,100 W-2 and 1099 workers included in this dataset.
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Tax Diversification: How it Can Boost Retirement Income
Just as you allocate your invested assets, you can also diversify with taxable, tax-free and tax-deferred accounts.
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AICPA Comments on IRS Guidance on SECURE 2.0 Act, Catch-Up Contributions
On August 25, 2023, Treasury and the IRS issued Notice 2023-62 related to the changes to catch-up contributions made by SECURE 2.0.
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Lawsuits Over Workplace Prayer Breaks and Religious PTO Issues May Increase
Under Groff v. DeJoy, employers now must allow a worker’s religious accommodation unless it would result “in substantial increased costs” for the business, SCOTUS ruled.
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Year-End Bonuses Shrunk 21% in 2023
Annual payouts declined in every industry, even those hard up for talent, according to small business payroll provider Gusto.