Taxes September 30, 2025
IRS Lowers PTIN Renewal Fee to $10
The fee tax professionals pay to renew or apply for a preparer tax identification number will be reduced from $11 to $10 starting in mid-October, the IRS said on Sept. 29.
Auditing September 30, 2025
PCAOB Underscores the Importance of Audit Research
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board hosted a two-day conference last week that highlighted economic research in topics of significance to the audit regulator’s mission.
Firm Management September 26, 2025
Tom Watson to Remain CEO of Forvis Mazars
The top 10 accounting firm announced this week that it has reappointed Tom Watson to another four-year term as CEO, effective June 1, 2026.
Accounting September 26, 2025
More Governments Worldwide Are Slowly Shifting From Cash to Accrual Accounting
A new report from the International Federation of Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy captures current and future use of public financial reporting approaches by governments worldwide.
Technology September 25, 2025
KPMG Boosts AI Trust Services with New AI Assurance Offerings
KPMG announced new AI assurance capabilities within its AI Trust suite of services that the Big Four accounting firm says are aimed at helping organizations scale generative AI and agents ethically and responsibly.
Technology September 25, 2025
Ledgible Enhances Digital Asset Portfolio Solution for Tax Advisors
Ledgible announced on Sept. 25 an expansion of its Digital Asset Portfolio and Advisor solution, which provides financial institutions, accountants, and tax advisors a comprehensive, API-driven platform to surface and manage digital asset data.
Technology September 25, 2025
Qount Launches AI-Powered 1099 Workflow for Accounting Firms
Qount unveiled on Sept. 25 its enhanced 1099 Workflow solution, designed to transform a time-consuming and stressful task during tax season into an efficient, automated experience.
Accounting September 25, 2025
Here Are the Top 12 Undergraduate Accounting Programs for 2026, According to U.S. News & World Report
The publication earlier this week dropped its ranking of the top undergraduate accounting programs for 2026, and there's been a change in the No. 1 spot.
Technology September 25, 2025
K1x Adds W-2 Data Extraction Capabilities to Aggregator Plus Platform
This expansion to Aggregator Plus unifies unstructured and structured K-1, 1099, and W-2 data extraction in a single platform, helping tax professionals eliminate up to 90% of manual entry, K1x said.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 24, 2025
CRI Adds Williams Steinert Mask CPAs in Texas
Carr, Riggs & Ingram has expanded into the San Antonio market with the addition of Williams Steinert Mask, a firm that has served the San Antonio community with their accounting and investing needs for more than 60 years.
Auditing September 24, 2025
PCAOB Fines Marcum Asia $100,000 for Not Communicating Properly with Successor Audit Firm
New York City-based Marcum Asia CPAs LLP settled charges with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Sept. 23 over charges that it broke U.S. audit rules on communicating with a successor auditor.
Technology September 24, 2025
Drake Software Introduces Drake Tax Online
Designed for both new preparers looking for guided flows and cloud convenience, Drake Tax Online makes it easy for practitioners to prepare both individual and business returns from anywhere.
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
