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General News July 23, 2025
IRIS Software Group Appoints Jason Dies as new Chief Executive Officer
Dies succeeds Gus Malezis, who has served as IRIS' interim CEO and will continue with his role as Chairman of the Board.
Taxes July 23, 2025
AI Tax Platform April Raises $38 Million in Funding
With core infrastructure in place, april is now focused on delivering the most connected tax software to enable millions of Americans to forecast, optimize, and file their taxes.
Technology July 23, 2025
White House Announces AI Policy to Spur U.S. Development
The AI Action Plan recommends revamping the permitting process and streamlining environmental standards to speed AI-related infrastructure projects.
Firm Management July 23, 2025
Laura LaPeer Joins UHY as Chief Financial Officer, Championing Financial Integrity and Growth
LaPeer will play a key leadership role in upholding UHY’s financial integrity, providing strategic insights, and enhancing accounting and transactional support across the firm.
Financial Reporting July 23, 2025
Grant Thornton Shares 5 Essential Insights for CFOs Navigating Carve-Outs and Divestitures
“Carve-outs are strategic inflection points that demand precision, foresight and financial leadership,” said Greg Bryen, a director within the CFO Advisory Services practice at Grant Thornton.
Accounting July 23, 2025
AICPA Survey Reveals What Relief Americans Want from the IRS Following a Natural Disaster
Americans were asked which type of tax filing and payment relief would be helpful after experiencing a natural disaster.
Technology July 23, 2025
AvidXchange Unveils New AI Agents to Elevate Accounts Payable Processes
As part of AvidXchange’s 2025 trends report, which surveyed 500 mid-market finance leaders, it was reported that 76% of finance departments recognize the value of using AI within their finance department to improve efficiency and decision-making.
Staffing July 22, 2025
7 in 10 Managers Say Supervising Gen Z Feels Like Babysitting or Parenting
About 61% say their Gen Z reports require frequent hand-holding, while 52% say they struggle to follow basic instructions.
Payroll July 22, 2025
AARP Survey Shows Confidence in the Future of Social Security Among Younger Adults at 15-Year-Low
Americans’ confidence in the future of Social Security has declined by 7 percentage points in the last five years, from 43% in 2020 to 36% in 2025.
Small Business July 22, 2025
AICPA and CIMA Launch Business Resilience Toolkit
AICPA and CIMA have developed the Business Resilience Toolkit, tailored for finance professionals and business leaders.
Accounting July 22, 2025
Fitch Launches Annual Careers Guide to Quantitative Finance
It is designed to equip hiring managers and candidates with contextual career and hiring information related to the rapidly changing world of quantitative finance.
Taxes July 22, 2025
SmartVault to Launch SmartRequestAI to Automate Document Collection and Client Intake Process for Tax Professionals
Launching later this year to enable firms before the tax season rush, SmartRequestAI uses proprietary AI technology to automate and streamline one of the most time-consuming parts of tax prep.
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
