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Firm Management January 22, 2025
Study: Why Some Companies Fail to Benefit from AI: It’s About the People, Not the Tech
Successful uptake of new technology is a matter of emotions — and with 4 in 5 companies saying they’re failing to capitalize on its potential, managers need to know how to deal with them, say researchers from Aalto University.
Technology January 22, 2025
CPAClub Launches AI-Powered CPAClub Coach
CPAClub Coach is an AI-powered advisor combined with live CPA expertise. Designed to bridge the talent gap in accounting, CPAClub Coach integrates artificial intelligence with live expert support, offering members personalized coaching and timely, standards-based guidance on both accounting and audit-related questions.
Payroll January 21, 2025
Trump Orders All Federal DEI Staff on Paid Leave
Trump signed executive orders in the first hours of his new term as president to end DEI efforts in the federal government, terminate diversity programs, and remove related offices and positions.
Accounting February 26, 2025 Sponsored
CPE Webcast – Feb. 26, 2025: S Corporation Election Considerations for Corporations and LLCs
S Corporation elections are popular among Corporation and LLC owners due to various advantages. With the election deadline approaching in March, it is a great time to get refreshed on this popular election to help advise your clients.
Small Business January 21, 2025
Avalara Report Shows Sales Tax Simplification Efforts, States Eyeing AI to Shore Up Audit Teams, and E-Invoicing Growth in 2025
A handful of home rule states − Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, and Alaska – are making moves toward simplification. Still, businesses selling into home rule states continue to face an onerous tax compliance burden.
Taxes January 21, 2025
Now That Trump is Back in Office, Here’s What to Expect for Your Taxes in 2025 and Beyond
With President Donald Trump back in the White House for a second term, Americans can expect to see major tax law changes in the years ahead.
Payroll January 21, 2025
Trump Officially Halts TikTok Ban, Gives 75 Days to Find a Buyer
The move gives the video-sharing platform a 75-day reprieve from a U.S. prohibition that took effect on Sunday following ByteDance’s refusal to comply with a law requiring it to divest.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 21, 2025
CRI Joins Forces With Top 200 Firm CapinCrouse
The private equity-backed top 25 accounting firm has merged in Indianapolis-based CPA firm CapinCrouse, as of Jan. 17, in what is the largest deal in CRI's 28-year history.
Payroll News
Payroll January 21, 2025
Trump Orders All Federal DEI Staff on Paid Leave
Trump signed executive orders in the first hours of his new term as president to end DEI efforts in the federal government, terminate diversity programs, and remove related offices and positions.
Payroll January 21, 2025
Trump Officially Halts TikTok Ban, Gives 75 Days to Find a Buyer
The move gives the video-sharing platform a 75-day reprieve from a U.S. prohibition that took effect on Sunday following ByteDance’s refusal to comply with a law requiring it to divest.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.
Payroll January 20, 2025
Data Breach Exposes 61,000 Texans After State Employees Improperly Access Info
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Friday morning that a privacy breach at the agency has exposed the personal information of at least 61,000 Texans, opening them up to potential fraud.
Payroll January 20, 2025
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck — Who is the Better Forecaster?
There are several famous groundhog prognosticators, but only two have records worth talking about. And, as the stats point out, both have made drastically different decisions over the years.
Payroll January 20, 2025
‘Help U.S. Retire’ Advocacy Campaign Mobilizes 120 Million Americans to Protect Retirement Savings
The promotions are designed to drive investors, policymakers, and industry professionals to the campaign website, HelpUSRetire.org, where they can find research about ...
Payroll January 19, 2025
Uber Sues Colorado Over New Laws, Say Pricing Transparency for Drivers Violates its Free Speech Rights
Uber alleges in a new lawsuit that two Colorado laws aiming to improve transparency for delivery and ride-hailing app drivers will violate its right to free speech.
Payroll January 18, 2025
Should You Actively Trade in a Roth IRA?
Day trading in a Roth IRA is perfectly legal, but it may not be financially wise.
Technology News
Firm Management January 22, 2025
Study: Why Some Companies Fail to Benefit from AI: It’s About the People, Not the Tech
Successful uptake of new technology is a matter of emotions — and with 4 in 5 companies saying they’re failing to capitalize on its potential, managers need to know how to deal with them, say researchers from Aalto University.
Technology January 22, 2025
CPAClub Launches AI-Powered CPAClub Coach
CPAClub Coach is an AI-powered advisor combined with live CPA expertise. Designed to bridge the talent gap in accounting, CPAClub Coach integrates artificial intelligence with live expert support, offering members personalized coaching and timely, standards-based guidance on both accounting and audit-related questions.
Technology January 20, 2025
New Meeting Tech at CES 2025- The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, explored CES 2025 in Las Vegas in January. In this second CES podcast, they highlight some of the most useful meeting technologies they saw at the conference.
Firm Management January 20, 2025
Ensuring Your Firm’s Future with Smart Technology Choices
The pace of change in the accounting industry will never slow down, and technology will continue to be a primary driver of that change.
Technology January 19, 2025
Chinese Hackers Accessed Yellen’s Computer in Treasury Breach
The attackers also hacked the computers of two of Janet Yellen’s lieutenants, Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith, and some unclassified files were accessed.
Technology January 17, 2025
Exploring CES 2025 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, explored CES 2025 in Las Vegas in January. In this podcast, they highlight some of the most interesting and useful technologies they saw on display.
Accounting January 16, 2025
AICPA Updates Its Digital Assets Practice Aid
The practice aid offers a new definition for digital assets, new and amended accounting questions, and the introduction of new terms.
Technology January 15, 2025
insightsoftware Acquires JustPerform to Deliver Unified, No-Code, Cloud-Native Enterprise Performance Management
The demand for EPM platforms is surging as organizations seek integrated, cloud-native solutions to address budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation challenges with real-time accuracy.
Firm Management News
Firm Management January 22, 2025
Study: Why Some Companies Fail to Benefit from AI: It’s About the People, Not the Tech
Successful uptake of new technology is a matter of emotions — and with 4 in 5 companies saying they’re failing to capitalize on its potential, managers need to know how to deal with them, say researchers from Aalto University.
Accounting February 26, 2025 Sponsored
CPE Webcast – Feb. 26, 2025: S Corporation Election Considerations for Corporations and LLCs
S Corporation elections are popular among Corporation and LLC owners due to various advantages. With the election deadline approaching in March, it is a great time to get refreshed on this popular election to help advise your clients.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 21, 2025
CRI Joins Forces With Top 200 Firm CapinCrouse
The private equity-backed top 25 accounting firm has merged in Indianapolis-based CPA firm CapinCrouse, as of Jan. 17, in what is the largest deal in CRI's 28-year history.
Accounting January 21, 2025
AICPA News – January 2025
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements and alerts from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Staffing January 21, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Jan. 2025
Professionals on the Move is a collection of briefs highlighting personnel promotions, advancements, recognitions and new-hires from around the professional accounting space.
Technology January 20, 2025
New Meeting Tech at CES 2025- The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, explored CES 2025 in Las Vegas in January. In this second CES podcast, they highlight some of the most useful meeting technologies they saw at the conference.
Firm Management January 20, 2025
Ensuring Your Firm’s Future with Smart Technology Choices
The pace of change in the accounting industry will never slow down, and technology will continue to be a primary driver of that change.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 19, 2025
GBQ Adds Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs in Ohio
The Columbus, OH-based top 100 accounting firm acquired Cincinnati-based CPA firm Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs, effective Dec. 16, 2024.
Webinars
February 26, 2025
CPE Webcast – Feb. 26, 2025: S Corporation Election Considerations for Corporations and LLCs
S Corporation elections are popular among Corporation and LLC owners due to various advantages. With the election deadline approaching in March, it is a great time to get refreshed on this popular election to help advise your clients.
January 29, 2025
CPE Webcast – Jan. 29, 2025: New Year, New Legal Entity
Clients just starting out need insight on which legal structure to select for their business. Seasoned entrepreneurs may need insight as their company grows and the entity once selected may not be as advantageous as it once was. The New Year is an ideal time to get a refresh on business entity options for your…
January 14, 2025
Archived Webcast – Amended Returns in Drake Software
This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. Learn how Avalara integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, saving time, reducing costly errors, and hear firsthand from a firm that has supported clients through their tax compliance journey. Plus, earn CPE credit!
December 12, 2024
Archived Webcast – Transforming Sales Tax Compliance to Fuel Business Growth
Sales tax compliance can be a major challenge, especially for small businesses with limited resources. Join this webinar and discover how automation solutions can help accounting firms and businesses streamline compliance, eliminate manual processes, and expand client offerings.