Auditing October 4, 2023
PCAOB Reaches Rule-Making Milestone Under Erica Williams’ Administration
The new standard on confirmations is the first project the board saw through from start to finish with Williams as PCAOB chair.
Payroll October 3, 2023
Public Accounting Starting Salaries Expected to Increase Nearly 4% in 2024
In its latest salary guide, Robert Half provides projected 2024 starting pay for eight positions: four in tax and four in audit.
Payroll October 2, 2023
Public Accounting Salaries Expected to Rise 4.9% in 2024
LHH Recruitment Solutions included pay projections for 11 roles, including partner, in its 2024 salary guide.
Taxes September 29, 2023
IRS’s Government Shutdown Plans Include Furloughs and Few Services
Contingency plan calls for the IRS to furlough two-thirds of its workforce and press pause on most core tax administration functions.
Firm Management September 28, 2023
CohnReznick, BDO USA Among the Most Loved Workplaces in America
The third annual ranking from Newsweek recognizes 100 companies that have fostered employee-centric workplaces.
Technology September 27, 2023
How Accounting Firms Are Winning the Automation Game
Eighty-nine percent of accountants say automation makes their firm more profitable and efficient, according to a new BILL report.
Taxes September 26, 2023
IRS Rolls Out New Chatbot Feature for Certain CP Notices
Chatbots will be used to help answer basic taxpayer questions about three notices in the CP series, the IRS said on Tuesday.
Auditing September 26, 2023
BDO USA, Two Audit Partners Tagged with Fines for Breaking PCAOB Rules
BDO USA was fined $2 million and two of the firm’s partners were fined a total of $60,000 for failures in the 2017 audit of AAC Holdings.
Taxes September 26, 2023
IRS Updates 2023-2024 Per Diem Rates for Business Travelers
Taxpayers can use the special per diem rates to substantiate the amount of expenses for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses.
Firm Management September 26, 2023
Armanino to Merge in Top 200 Firm Janover
Once the transaction closes on Nov. 1, Janover’s 20-plus partners and more than 200 team members will join Armanino.
Taxes September 25, 2023
IRS Gives Tax Relief to Those Affected by Hurricane Lee in Massachusetts and Maine
All individuals and business owners in these two states now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file their returns and make tax payments.
Taxes September 25, 2023
FTC Warns Five Tax Prep Giants About Possible Fines for Misusing Client Data
Companies could face thousands of dollars in fines for using clients’ confidential data for purposes other than tax preparation.
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
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Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
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Accounting Content Specialist
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Contributing Writer
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MCS, MCP
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CPA, CITP, CGMA
