Taxes October 29, 2025
It’s PTIN Renewal Season: IRS Reminds Tax Pros of Deadline
To prepare and file taxes for other taxpayers, professionals must have a PTIN and renew it annually. The cost for the 2026 calendar year is $18.75.
Small Business October 28, 2025
Retailers Continue to Contend with Rising Levels of Theft & Violence
Retailers reported an 18% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2024 versus 2023.
Accounting October 28, 2025
Washington State Adopts Alternate Pathway to CPA Credential
Earlier this year, the Washington State Board of Accountancy passed a new rule that provide an additional route to a CPA credential.
Taxes October 28, 2025
44% of U.S. Lodging Operators Only ‘Somewhat Confident’ in Tax Compliance Status
65% of short-term rental operators and 54% of hotel operators spending more than 50 staff hours per year on compliance strategies.
Small Business October 28, 2025
BILL Launches New AI Agents for Touchless Transactions
BILL AI agents eliminate these workflows, freeing teams to focus on growth and serving their customers.
AICPA October 27, 2025
GenAI Research Tool Offers Information and Insights from AICPA’s Professional Library
The American Institute of CPAs has created an AI-enabled tool called Josi that provides secure, direct access to the AICPA’s professional standards, authoritative guidance and related information.
Firm Management October 27, 2025
Accounting Firms Say Hiring Outlook is Strong in AICPA Survey
Of firms that hired in 2024, three-quarters (75%) said they expected to add a similar number of staff or more in the current year. Only 18% anticipated lower hiring rates.
Small Business October 27, 2025
Trucking Industry Says Economy is Top Issue
While the economy retained its No. 1 spot, lawsuit abuse reform and insurance cost and availability each rose one spot, to be the No. 2 and No. 3 top concerns, respectively.
Small Business October 27, 2025
Hotel Industry Says Shutdown Costs Them $31 Million Per Day in Losses
More than 30 industry associations representing hotels across the country has sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate urging them to end the shutdown.
Cloud Technology October 24, 2025
Sage Software Offers Cloud Version of Sage 50 Accounting System
This new deployment option gives customers flexible, secure access to their financial data, and prepares SMBs for future innovation.
Accounting October 23, 2025
AI is Reshaping Accounts Receivable: 99% of Enterprises Report Faster Payments
99% of companies currently using AI have successfully reduced their average days sales outstanding (DSO), with 75% reporting a reduction of six days or more.
Firm Management October 23, 2025
Strategic Advisory Council Formed to Advance Innovation and Leadership in Accounting
The council brings together prominent figures from across the accounting, M&A advisory, consulting, and technology innovation sectors to help shape how firms adapt to disruption, consolidation, and the growing influence of AI.
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
