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Mergers and Acquisitions May 5, 2025
Eide Bailly Adds Hamilton Tharp in California
Eide Bailly has acquired Solana Beach, CA-based Hamilton Tharp—the third M&A deal the top 20 accounting firm has made in the past week.
Small Business May 5, 2025
Overview of the AICPA Startup Accelerator – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
In the latest Accounting Tech Lab, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the AICPA Startup Accelerator. Watch the video, listen to the audio, or read the transcript.
Taxes May 5, 2025
Trump Wants Tax Deduction for Interest on Loans to Buy U.S.-Made Cars. Can it Happen?
The White House hasn’t provided any details of how the tax break would work, but the president touted it during the 2024 campaign and reiterated his support last month.
Tax News
Taxes May 5, 2025
Trump Wants Tax Deduction for Interest on Loans to Buy U.S.-Made Cars. Can it Happen?
The White House hasn’t provided any details of how the tax break would work, but the president touted it during the 2024 campaign and reiterated his support last month.
Taxes May 5, 2025
Trump’s Attack on Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status Could Be a Problem for the IRS
Experts say the IRS would face an “uphill climb” if it decided to move ahead against Harvard. And that fight could potentially take years.
IRS May 2, 2025
Hundreds of IRS Appeals Workers Have Taken Buyout Offer, Reports Say
Over 300 employees who work in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals have taken the Trump administration's deferred resignation program offer with another 100 requests outstanding, the head of the office said this week.
Accounting News
Mergers and Acquisitions May 5, 2025
Eide Bailly Adds Hamilton Tharp in California
Eide Bailly has acquired Solana Beach, CA-based Hamilton Tharp—the third M&A deal the top 20 accounting firm has made in the past week.
Small Business May 5, 2025
Overview of the AICPA Startup Accelerator – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
In the latest Accounting Tech Lab, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the AICPA Startup Accelerator. Watch the video, listen to the audio, or read the transcript.
Payroll May 2, 2025
U.S. Payroll Gain of 177,000 Shows Tariff Uncertainty Yet to Dent Hiring
Nonfarm payrolls increased 177,000 last month after the prior two months’ advances were revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%.
Payroll News
Payroll May 5, 2025
Trump Asks Supreme Court for DOGE Access to Social Security Data
The Trump administration is challenging a federal trial judge’s order blocking DOGE from having full access to personally identifiable information in the Social Security Administration database.
Payroll May 2, 2025
U.S. Payroll Gain of 177,000 Shows Tariff Uncertainty Yet to Dent Hiring
Nonfarm payrolls increased 177,000 last month after the prior two months’ advances were revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%.
IRS May 1, 2025
IRS Raises HSA Contribution Limits for 2026
The IRS on Thursday issued its annual inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts next year, with small increases across the board as inflation cools.
Technology News
Small Business May 5, 2025
Overview of the AICPA Startup Accelerator – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
In the latest Accounting Tech Lab, Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the AICPA Startup Accelerator. Watch the video, listen to the audio, or read the transcript.
Financial Reporting May 2, 2025
Discussing the 2025 AICPA AI Symposium – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
This week Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the recent AICPA AI Symposium. Watch the video, listen to the audio podcast, or read the transcript.
Financial Reporting May 1, 2025
KPMG Launches AI-Powered Tariff Modeler
With the KPMG tariff modeler, companies can enhance their preparedness for trade disruption, potentially minimize financial impacts, and maintain strategic focus despite policy uncertainty.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions May 5, 2025
Eide Bailly Adds Hamilton Tharp in California
Eide Bailly has acquired Solana Beach, CA-based Hamilton Tharp—the third M&A deal the top 20 accounting firm has made in the past week.
Payroll May 2, 2025
U.S. Payroll Gain of 177,000 Shows Tariff Uncertainty Yet to Dent Hiring
Nonfarm payrolls increased 177,000 last month after the prior two months’ advances were revised lower, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out Friday. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.2%.
Firm Management May 2, 2025
Professionals on the Move – May 2025
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent announcements regarding hiring, HR and promotions from around the accounting space.
Financial Reporting May 2, 2025
Discussing the 2025 AICPA AI Symposium – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
This week Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the recent AICPA AI Symposium. Watch the video, listen to the audio podcast, or read the transcript.
Webinars
June 3, 2025
June 3 CPE Webcast: Scale smarter: Automate sales tax to grow your CAS practice
Whether you're looking to launch a client advisory services (CAS) practice or expand an existing one, sales tax compliance presents a key opportunity for growth — and greater efficiency. Sign up today!
May 19, 2025
May 19 CPE Webcast: Emerging Technology for an Efficient Audit
Emerging technologies are rapidly changing auditing. From enhanced accuracy to streamlined workflows, these innovations are transforming the way CPAs and auditors work. But how can you harness the potential of these tools to stay ahead of the curve?
March 19, 2025
LeaseCrunch to Host Webinar on Financial Due Diligence in M&A
The webcast will share practical strategies for streamlining financial due diligence workflows, especially through automation.
March 26, 2025
Archived Webcast: Helping Clients Set Up Their Remote Employees
Many businesses have team members across state lines, and you may have clients with remote employees in other states. Payroll can get confusing and tricky in these situations.