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Auditing April 28, 2025
AICPA Comments on Proposed Defunding of PCAOB
The House Financial Services Committee has released draft language to defund the PCAOB and transfer its activities to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Staffing April 28, 2025
CAQ Releases Updated Research Exploring Key Trends in Accounting Career Pipeline
The Center for Audit Quality released a new report exploring shifts in student perceptions of accounting and identifying messaging strategies to attract the next generation of accountants.
Financial Reporting April 28, 2025
AICPA Outlines Its Digital Assets Activities to SEC’s Crypto Task Force
The AICPA was responding to a February call for public input on a range of crypto topics by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, the leader of the task force.
Auditing April 28, 2025
AuditBoard Launches New Regulatory Compliance Solution
RegComply is a new solution for regulatory compliance management to help organizations stay on top of changing regulations and manage their compliance programs with integrated risk insights.
Accounting April 24, 2025
Iowa Society of CPAs Selects Carrie Steffen as New CEO
The Iowa Society of CPAs (ISCPA) announced that Carrie Steffen will become its next CEO, effective May 19.
Firm Management April 24, 2025
Cetrom Expands On-Site IT Services Nationwide
This strategic initiative aims to enhance client support and deliver tailored, hands-on solutions to meet the diverse technological needs of modern firm environments nationwide.
Payroll April 24, 2025
Payroll Integrations and UKG Partner to Automate Payroll and Benefits Administration
Payroll Integrations, a benefits automation provider, has introduced a new technology partnership with UKG, a leading global provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management, and culture solutions.
Accounting April 23, 2025
Canopy Secures $70 Million Series C to Unclunk Accounting Firms with AI
Canopy has announced a $70 million Series C funding round. Viking Global Investors, a global investment firm with over $51 billion in capital under management–led the round.
Accounting April 23, 2025
Bill Adds New Features for Procurement, AP, AR, Spend Management and Other Functions
Bill, the maker of a cloud-based management system for small and midsize businesses (SMBs), has added new procurement capabilities and several other meaningful innovations to help businesses and accountants take control of their cash flow.
Accounting April 23, 2025
AuditFile Launches New AI Audit Agents Feature
The AI Audit Agents autonomously plan, execute, and follow up on audit tasks, while keeping the human auditor in control with real-time approvals and feedback.
Financial Reporting April 23, 2025
Bill360 and printIQ Partner for AR Automation and Embedded B2B Payments
The integration eliminates friction from financial operations in the print industry and enables businesses to get paid faster by directly embedding Bill360’s automated invoicing, payment acceptance, and receivables management into the printIQ platform.
Technology April 23, 2025
Vertex Invests $15 Million in AI Tax Compliance Startup Kintsugi
Terms of the agreement include a $15 million minority investment representing a 10 percent ownership interest, as well as IP sharing and a commercial arrangement.
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
