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Small Business September 15, 2025
U.S. Commercial Insurance Rates Increased 3.7% in Q2 2025
Price growth moderated across most lines, with workers compensation, directors’ and officers’ liability, and cyber continuing to have price decreases.
Small Business September 11, 2025
Imports Declining Following Summer Surge Ahead of Tariffs
Import cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports is expected to steadily decline for the remainder of the year amid rising tariffs, according to a report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
Financial Reporting September 11, 2025
AP Pros Face Growing Layoff Concerns and See Automation as a Career Lifeline
Amid growing concerns about job security, nearly half (45%) of AP professionals report concerns about potential layoffs in 2025, a steep jump from 27% in 2024.
Payroll September 11, 2025
AARP Foundation Joins Lawsuit Against TIAA for Mismanagement of Retirement Funds
TIAA is accused of investing employees’ retirement funds in a proprietary in-house fund that has consistently failed to meet its market benchmark by 186% since 2009.
Taxes September 11, 2025
2026 Income Tax Projections and Tax Brackets: Bloomberg Tax Provides Early Insights for Strategic Planning
The report accounts for several new adjustments made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that affect tax planning for taxpayers in 2026 and beyond.
Accounting September 10, 2025
3 Key Areas CFOs Need to Focus On in the Near-Term
CFOs and finance leaders grappling with the volume and pace of AI developments in corporate finance should focus on three areas in the near term, according to Gartner Inc., a business and technology insights company.
Payroll September 10, 2025
The Rise of the Overworked American: U.S. Work Hours Reach Record Highs in 2024
Americans are working significantly more than they were in the mid-2000s, despite little growth in real wages or workplace support.
Firm Management September 10, 2025
CPA Firms Report Steady Growth in Revenue and Profit, AICPA Research Finds
Accounting firms across the country are reporting strong revenue growth and continued increases in staff compensation at all levels, according to the 2025 National Management of an Accounting Practice (MAP) Survey.
Firm Management September 10, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Sept. 2025
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of recent promotions, new hires, and another staffing-related announcements from around the profession.
Payroll September 10, 2025
Paychex Introduces New Financial Management Solution Powered by BILL to Simplify Payroll and Payments for SMBs
The new system integrates payroll, HR, and accounts payable and empowers SMBs to manage their people and payments in one seamless experience.
Technology September 9, 2025
Artifact AI Expands to the U.S., Launching Automation Agents to Accounting Firms Amid Talent Crunch
The U.S. rollout follows a successful London forum attracting more than 250 industry leaders from AI, investment, and accounting sectors.
Accounting September 9, 2025
NASBA Releases CPA Mobile App for Future CPAs
The CPA Mobile App brings the essential tools and services of NASBA’s CPA Portal directly to candidates’ mobile devices. With real-time updates and easy access to critical documents, the App helps streamline the journey to becoming a licensed CPA.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
