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Taxes February 14, 2025
AICPA Recommends Scaling Back Section 199A QBI Deduction Limitation
Section 199A generally allows owners of pass-through entities to deduct 20 percent of the owner’s QBI earned in a qualified trade or business.
Firm Management February 13, 2025
Bluebook Raises $3M to Build AI Agents for Accounting Firms with Pre-Seed Led by EQT Ventures
The software consolidates globally applicable accounting principles into a central repository of knowledge, serving as a pivotal platform for the collection and analysis of crucial financial data.
Artificial Intelligence February 13, 2025
Sage Intacct Adds AI Tools and Features to Boost Finance Teams
These latest enhancements help finance teams save time, get trusted insights faster, and focus on growth by simplifying compliance, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency.
Firm Management February 13, 2025
Gartner Survey Shows Majority of CFOs Plan to Boost Technology Budgets in 2025
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical disruption, CFOs are planning significant technology budget increases, viewing digital investments as crucial for growth and efficiency, according to Gartner, Inc.
AICPA February 12, 2025
AICPA Thanks Ways and Means Committee for Approving Endorsed Legislation
The AICPA has long supported the proposals and will continue to work to advance comprehensive proposals that enhance Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and improve the taxpayer experience.
Taxes February 12, 2025
New Jersey CPA Sentenced in $9M Syndicated Conservation Easement Tax Scheme
A New Jersey accountant has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for his role in the promotion and sale of abusive syndicated conservation easement tax shelters.
Small Business February 12, 2025
Small Businesses Saw Improved Performance, Says Xero Data
For the first time since late 2022, sales growth was positive and late payments and time to be paid metrics both had shorter waiting times.
CAS February 12, 2025
Forvis Mazars Launches Transportation Profitability Analysis & Network Management Consulting Service
Data and insights from the tool, together with the consulting capacity of the team at Forvis Mazars, will provide an Unmatched Client Experience for carriers seeking to improve their bottom line.
February 12, 2025
2025 Tax Refund Schedule and Calendar: When You Will Get Your Refund: Where’s My Tax Refund?
This article includes an easy reference chart that taxpayers can use to estimate how soon they may get their income tax refund.
Accounting February 10, 2025
Four New Members Added to American Accounting Association Hall of Fame
This year’s inductees include David R. Bean, Barry C. Melancon, Terry Shevlin, and Mary T. Washington Wylie (1906-2005). The 2025 inductees represent a diverse group of accounting thought leaders, from practice and academia.
Accounting February 10, 2025
FICPA Honors Leadership Academy Graduates
The FICPA Leadership Academy is a selective, high-impact program for CPAs age 35 and under who are looking to grow as leaders within their firms and the profession.
Accounting February 10, 2025
Thomson Reuters Announces New $150M Corporate Venture Capital Fund
Building on the success of its first $100 million fund, launched in 2021, Fund 2 reaffirms the company's commitment to driving innovation and delivering customer value.
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
