Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
Auditing August 28, 2025
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board said the effective date for its new quality control standard—QC 1000, A Firm's System of Quality Control—which was slated for Dec. 15 of this year, will be pushed back until Dec. 15, 2026.
Taxes August 27, 2025
The Treasury Department and the IRS said Aug. 20 that they intend to issue proposed regulations withdrawing the DPL rules and related modifications to the dual consolidated loss rules that were finalized toward the end of the Biden administration.
IRS August 26, 2025
The IRS released a draft W-2 form for 2026 on Aug. 15 that takes into account tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for deductions related to tip income and overtime pay.
Taxes August 26, 2025
The IRS on Aug. 21 issued a fact sheet containing frequently asked questions about Biden-era clean energy tax credits and deductions soon to expire under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Accounting August 26, 2025
Most senior accountants (75%) described this busy season as "somewhat" or "extremely" stressful, compared to 22% of associates, according to the results of a new survey from staffing agency Distinct.
Payroll August 26, 2025
Half of Generation Z interns expect 20% of their jobs to be automated by AI when they start full-time roles, but 92% say there're confident in their ability to adapt to AI advancements in their fields, the Big Four firm said.
PCAOB August 26, 2025
The expert panel will advise Public Company Accounting Oversight Board staff on the unique needs and experiences of smaller audit firms.
Taxes August 25, 2025
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, the IRS said on Aug. 25.
Taxes August 25, 2025
Kim Brown, 40, of Augusta, GA, pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false income tax returns, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
Accounting August 25, 2025
After being named the top accounting firm providing services for businesses in the construction industry for five of the last six years including last year, CliftonLarsonAllen was dethroned by CBIZ in Construction Executive's 2025 rankings.
Accounting August 25, 2025
A new report from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy offers a detailed look into CPA exam candidate success and trends across jurisdictions and institutions for 2024.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 25, 2025
The top 10 firm said Aug. 19 it will acquire Stax, a Boston-based strategy consulting firm specializing in services for private equity companies, as well as their portfolio companies and advisors.
