Firm Management October 24, 2023
Whitley Penn Acquires Texas CPA Firm Fisher, Herbst & Kemble
The team from San Antonio-based full-service accounting firm FHK will officially join top 40 firm Whitley Penn on Nov. 1.
IRS October 24, 2023
IRS Opens PTIN Renewal Season for 2024
The fee to renew or obtain a PTIN for 2024 is $19.75, down from $30.75 in 2023. Failure to have a valid PTIN may result in penalties.
Firm Management October 24, 2023
PwC Global Revenue Up 5.6% to $53.1 Billion in FY 2023
PwC had the smallest year-over-year revenue increase of the Big Four firms that have released their 2023 revenue results thus far.
Accounting October 23, 2023
Joshua Lance, Founder of Lance CPA Group, Has Passed Away
Lance, 40, a six-time “40 Under 40” honoree by CPA Practice Advisor, died on Oct. 21 after a nearly yearlong battle with cancer.
Firm Management October 23, 2023
LBMC Adds Kentucky CPA Firm Strothman & Co.
LBMC will add 60 professionals from Strothman & Co. as part of the transaction, which closes on Nov. 1.
Firm Management October 20, 2023
Young Accounting Professionals Are Leaving Their Jobs at a Higher Clip
Those ages 18 to 36 experienced the highest turnover over the past 24 months and are more likely to leave in the next year, a new report found.
Accounting October 20, 2023
Why Fraud—Yes, Fraud—Could Boost the Accounting Talent Pipeline
New research from the University of Florida finds that financial fraud plays a unique role in attracting students to accounting.
Taxes October 19, 2023
IRS Gives Employers ‘A Way Out’ if They Filed an Improper ERC Claim
The IRS on Thursday offered steps small businesses can take to cancel their tax credit claim if they have doubts about its legitimacy.
Firm Management October 19, 2023
Cherry Bekaert Adds Chicago-Area CPA Firm PKF Mueller
During its most recent fiscal year, PKF Mueller had revenue of $37.7 million, making it the 127th largest accounting firm in the U.S.
Payroll October 18, 2023
2024 Projected Public Accounting Starting Salaries in 15 of the Largest U.S. Cities
Starting pay next year in these 15 cities is expected to range between 5% lower and 32% higher than the national averages.
Taxes October 17, 2023
Taxpayer Interest in IRS’s Direct File Program May Have Been Exaggerated
Their willingness to use the Direct File program may be overstated because of the survey the IRS used to gauge their interest, TIGTA says.
Taxes October 17, 2023
IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year
The IRS on Tuesday unveiled more details about Direct File, the agency’s free online tax filing program that is debuting in 2024.
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