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.
IRS August 12, 2025
The total dollar amount of awards paid increased substantially from $88.8 million in fiscal year 2023. The total number of awards in FY 2024, however, decreased from 121 in FY 2023 to 105 in FY 2024.
Taxes August 12, 2025
The IRS has extended the filing deadline to Feb. 2, 2026, for individuals and businesses in two West Virginia counties that were devastated by flash flooding from torrential rains in mid-June that left at least six people dead.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 12, 2025
The top 20 accounting firm said on Aug. 12 it has acquired substantially all the assets of BPSD, a Woodland Hills, CA-based accounting and advisory firm founded more than 50 years ago.
Accounting August 12, 2025
Joshua Mandel, 46, of Woodland Hills, CA, who is accused of using the funds to stay at Las Vegas hotels and socialize with adult film actresses, was charged with six counts of wire fraud.
Taxes August 11, 2025
A new BDO USA survey reveals how tax executives have evolved into business strategists on policy changes, tech innovation, and rising business complexity.
Taxes August 11, 2025
The biggest potential beneficiaries are those who have already built considerable wealth through their property, and they mainly come from states where home prices are high and have increased quickly, according to a Redfin report.
Accounting August 11, 2025
A talent agency is leading a campaign to challenge outdated stereotypes about accountants, culminating in a Guinness World Records attempt for the "longest line of calculators" on Sept. 24, 2025, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Technology August 11, 2025
The AI-powered time intelligence platform said Aug. 11 that it's receiving a strategic investment from Workday Ventures, the $500 million investment arm of Workday focused on identifying, investing, and partnering with early to growth stage companies.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 8, 2025
This is the third M&A deal Cohen & Co. has made in 2025, following a strategic growth investment the Cleveland-based top 50 firm received from Lovell Minnick Partners late last year.
Technology August 8, 2025
Through this partnership, BitGo clients gain direct access to Ledgible’s tax information reporting and accounting solutions, built to meet the demands of enterprises, fund managers, and financial institutions.
Payroll August 8, 2025
Paycom recently announced the launch of IWant, a command-driven artificial intelligence engine that changes the way all users navigate and access their information within a single database.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 7, 2025
Aprio has made another M&A deal, this time acquiring DeFalco & Co. CPA, a firm with locations in Hoboken and Scotch Plains, NJ, expanding the top 25 accounting firm's presence in the greater New York metro area.
