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Accounting December 12, 2025
Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Pricing and Open AI Relationship – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Dec. 2025
In this episode of The Accounting Technology Lab, hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley analyze Intuit’s recent announcements following Intuit Connect, focusing on major QuickBooks Desktop (QBD) price increases, and Intuit’s reported $100 million annual relationship with OpenAI. The Accounting Tech Lab is an ongoing series that explores the intersection of public accounting and technology.
Accounting December 10, 2025
2025 Ensuring Success Online CPE and CE Conference Draws Thousands of Tax and Accounting Pros
The event is ongoing on Dec. 10-11, 2025, with 7 hours of NASBA-certified CPE credit on each day (14 hours total). A total of five sessions also qualify for IRS-certified CE credit.
Income Tax December 12, 2025
2026 Income Tax Refund Dates and Calendar – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
Easy way to estimate when you can get your income tax refund in 2026. No calculator and no need to enter personal information, just an easy chart.
Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
Taxes December 12, 2025
Las Vegas Casino Heavyweights Implore Congress to Restore Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
The casino executives—Derek Stevens of Circa, Tom Reeg of Caesars Entertainment, and Craig Billings of Wynn Resorts—are pressing lawmakers for the restoration of the 100% deduction for gambling losses, which was reduced to 90% under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
CAS December 12, 2025
What Is CAS (Client Advisory Services)? – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Oct. 2025
Accounting technologist Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss Client Advisory Services and how they have helped transform firms into being a valuable partner to clients throughout the year, as well as providing firms with steadier, year-round revenue streams.
Accounting December 12, 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates – November 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Firm Management December 11, 2025
Client Experience as a Growth Strategy: Moving Beyond Compliance
Today, compliance isn’t enough to differentiate your firm. If you want to stay competitive, you need to focus on CX.
Tax News
Income Tax December 12, 2025
2026 Income Tax Refund Dates and Calendar – When Will I Get My Tax Refund?
Easy way to estimate when you can get your income tax refund in 2026. No calculator and no need to enter personal information, just an easy chart.
Taxes December 12, 2025
IRS Says Financial Crimes Surged Nearly 16% in 2025—Up to $10.6B
Of the $10.59 billion, $4.5 billion resulted from tax fraud, marking an increase of 111.8% from FY24, the agency said this week.
Taxes December 12, 2025
Las Vegas Casino Heavyweights Implore Congress to Restore Gambling Loss Tax Deduction
The casino executives—Derek Stevens of Circa, Tom Reeg of Caesars Entertainment, and Craig Billings of Wynn Resorts—are pressing lawmakers for the restoration of the 100% deduction for gambling losses, which was reduced to 90% under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Senate Blocks Plan to Extend Expiring Obamacare Tax Credits Past This Month
The Senate on Thursday rejected plans from Republicans and Democrats to ease soaring health care costs, making it more likely many people face health insurance premiums that could double shortly.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Treasury Secretary Labels 3 Democratic Governors as ‘Grinches’ Over Their State’s Taxes
Scott Bessent targeted New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over their state's taxes amid the ongoing holiday season.
Taxes December 11, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on New HSA Tax Benefits Under OBBBA
The Treasury Department and the IRS provided guidance in Notice 2026-05 on Dec. 9 on new tax benefits for health savings account participants under this summer's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Moderate House Republicans Look to Force Vote on ACA Tax Credits
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., on Wednesday filed a discharge petition to force a vote on a two-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, as House GOP leadership eyes a health care vote next week that won’t include such a measure.
Taxes December 11, 2025
Boston Homeowners to See 13% Tax Increase
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has said the new tax rates will result in a 13%, or $780 increase, in property taxes for the average single-family homeowner next year.
Accounting News
Accounting December 10, 2025
2025 Ensuring Success Online CPE and CE Conference Draws Thousands of Tax and Accounting Pros
The event is ongoing on Dec. 10-11, 2025, with 7 hours of NASBA-certified CPE credit on each day (14 hours total). A total of five sessions also qualify for IRS-certified CE credit.
Accounting December 12, 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates – November 2025
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Accounting Standards December 11, 2025
AICPA News – Dec. 2025
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Accounting December 10, 2025
Ensuring Success Free Online CPE & CE Conference Kicks Off – Join Now
The event, which continues through the day Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 11, offers a new session each hour, on the hour, starting at 9am ET.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 9, 2025
Prosperity Partners Adds Farkouh, Furman & Faccio in New York
The private equity-backed tax and accounting firm said Dec. 9 it has acquired New York City-based FF&F a provider of tax, attest, accounting, and business consulting services.
Technology December 9, 2025
Ramp Introduces Automated 1099 Filing
Ramp has launched 1099 filing directly inside its Bill Pay product, giving businesses a fully integrated solution to prepare and file forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC in just a few clicks.
Technology December 9, 2025
Digits Launches AI Assistant ‘Ask Digits’
San Francisco-based Digits has launched "Ask Digits," a new AI-powered assistant that gives business owners and accountants a unified place to ask questions, take action, and interact with their financials in real time.
Technology December 9, 2025
Pilot Unveils Local Partner Program
The new program provides independent bookkeepers and accounting firms with access to software and automation capabilities, advisory services, and sales enablement tools.
Payroll News
Payroll December 11, 2025
Nearly 4 in 10 Professionals Plan to Look for a New Job in 2026, Robert Half Says
New research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows that some professionals are putting a new job at the top of their wish list for the new year.
General News December 10, 2025
Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chair Jerome Powell suggested the Fed had now done enough to bolster the threat to employment while leaving rates high enough to continue weighing on price pressures.
Payroll December 10, 2025
Women Are Now Leaning Out in the Workplace, Says Former Meta Exec
Sheryl Sandberg, the ex-Meta Platforms Inc. executive who encouraged women to work harder and more purposefully toward promotions in her book "Lean In," says women’s ambitions remain strong and it’s their employers that have pulled support.
Payroll December 10, 2025
U.S. Job Openings Rise to Five-Month High, While Layoffs Also Up
U.S. job openings picked up in October to the highest level in five months, though less hiring and more layoffs pointed to a continued slowdown in the labor market.
Payroll December 10, 2025
Survey: Fewer Americans Are Planning to Tip This Holiday Season
Fewer Americans are planning to tip their service providers this holiday season compared to last year—from their housekeepers, trash collectors and gardeners to mail carriers, teachers and childcare providers, according to Bankrate.
Staffing December 8, 2025
Understanding Career Decisions in the Age of AI and Social Media
AI has affected how Gen Z thinks about career longevity and opportunity. Many are actively rerouting their careers by switching industries, upskilling, and turning to trade work, solidifying their name as the ‘Reroute Generation.’
Payroll December 8, 2025
Stalled at Work? 3 Tips to Take Control of Your Career Growth
Navigating today’s job market takes courage. Career experts weigh in on how to make your next move—even if you’re staying put.
Payroll December 8, 2025
Is Bankruptcy a Get Out of Jail Free Card for Young People in Debt?
For some young people, bankruptcy may be the first step toward a fresh start. For others, it may be only one of several better options.
Technology News
Technology December 11, 2025
Day 2 Recap of 2025 Ensuring Success Online CPE and CE Conference
The online CPE and CE event drew thousands of attendees on Dec. 10-11, 2025, with 14 hours of CPE and 5 hours of CE available live-streamed. The annual event will be back in 2026.
Artificial Intelligence December 9, 2025
Kantata Partners with Avalara to Deliver Integrated E-Invoicing Solution
This partnership will allow organizations to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and address compliance with global e-invoicing mandates.
Technology December 9, 2025
Ramp Introduces Automated 1099 Filing
Ramp has launched 1099 filing directly inside its Bill Pay product, giving businesses a fully integrated solution to prepare and file forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC in just a few clicks.
Technology December 9, 2025
Digits Launches AI Assistant ‘Ask Digits’
San Francisco-based Digits has launched "Ask Digits," a new AI-powered assistant that gives business owners and accountants a unified place to ask questions, take action, and interact with their financials in real time.
Technology December 9, 2025
Pilot Unveils Local Partner Program
The new program provides independent bookkeepers and accounting firms with access to software and automation capabilities, advisory services, and sales enablement tools.
Technology December 7, 2025
Thomson Reuters Announces New Partnerships to Bring AI Automation to Audit Workflows
The new partnerships with Trullion, Audit Sight, Crunchafi, Fieldguide, Validis, and Valid8 Financial support automated, data-driven audits, Thomson Reuters says.
Technology December 4, 2025
Manual Processes Still Prevalent in Accounts Payable as 1099 Season Nears, Avalara Report Says
As the 1099 filing season approaches, rising form volumes, shifting IRS requirements, and tighter audit scrutiny are colliding with outdated, manual processes—leaving accounts payable teams stretched thin and exposed to risk.
Technology December 4, 2025
AuditFile Launches New QualityLink Solution for CPA Firms
QualityLink is an integrated, AI-driven solution designed to help CPA firms comply with the full suite of quality management standards: AICPA Statement on Quality Management Standards No. 1 and AICPA SQMS No. 2, as well as International Standard on Quality Management 1 and ISQM 2.
Firm Management News
Firm Management December 11, 2025
Client Experience as a Growth Strategy: Moving Beyond Compliance
Today, compliance isn’t enough to differentiate your firm. If you want to stay competitive, you need to focus on CX.
Firm Management December 11, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Dec. 2025
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of recent hiring, promotion, awards, and personal recognitions from around the accounting profession.
Firm Management December 10, 2025
Patrick Accounting and Tax Services PLLC Announces Acquisition of Knight Home Care Financial PC
The entire Knight Home Care Financial team will remain intact through the transition, ensuring continuity for clients and a seamless integration experience.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 9, 2025
Prosperity Partners Adds Farkouh, Furman & Faccio in New York
The private equity-backed tax and accounting firm said Dec. 9 it has acquired New York City-based FF&F a provider of tax, attest, accounting, and business consulting services.
Staffing December 8, 2025
Understanding Career Decisions in the Age of AI and Social Media
AI has affected how Gen Z thinks about career longevity and opportunity. Many are actively rerouting their careers by switching industries, upskilling, and turning to trade work, solidifying their name as the ‘Reroute Generation.’
Firm Management December 8, 2025
Why ‘Getting One Step Better’ Should Be Every Accountant’s Client Philosophy
If you're like most accountants working with small businesses, you've learned the hard way that giving clients everything they need all at once usually results in them doing nothing at all.
Firm Management December 5, 2025
Why Fear of AI Is Actually Harming Your Firm Right Now
Right now, the anxiety about AI is costing firms more than inaction on AI itself. And it's showing up in ways that have nothing to do with technology.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 5, 2025
CRI Adds DK Partners in Texas
Austin, TX-based accounting and advisory firm DK Partners has joined Carr, Riggs & Ingram in a deal that grows the top 25 firm's presence in the Lone Star State.
Webinars
January 5, 2026
CPE / IRS CE Webinar: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.
December 16, 2025
CPE Webinar: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.
December 4, 2025
Archived Webcast: The Future of Your Firm: Unlocking Growth Through Integration, Innovation, and Insight
Discover the roadmap to achieving future-ready success for your tax and accounting firm by joining us at our The Future of Your Firm: Unlocking Growth Through Integration, Innovation, and Insight webinar.
December 2, 2025
Archived Webcast: From Overwhelmed to Optimized: The CPA’s 60-Day Blueprint for a Stress-Free Tax Season
Tax season is closing in and for most firms, it’s the same story every year: too much work, not enough time, and cash flow that never seems to catch up. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In this live, CPE-eligible session, IRIS Software and Apxium will share how forward-thinking firms are regaining control…