PCAOB July 15, 2025
Erica Williams Resigns as PCAOB Chair
Williams will step down as chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on July 22 after she reportedly was asked to resign by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins.
Auditing July 15, 2025
Three Accounting Firms Got in Trouble for Breaking PCAOB Rules
The three firms censured and fined by the PCAOB on July 11 for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards were Goldman & Co. CPAs ($25,000), Raymond Chabot Grant Thornton in Canada ($30,000), and PWR CPA ($60,000).
Mergers and Acquisitions July 15, 2025
Deloitte Tax Goes Shopping in Cincinnati to Enhance Fiduciary Tax Services
The tax practice of Big Four firm Deloitte said July 14 it has acquired certain assets of Trust Processing Solutions, a Cincinnati, OH-based boutique firm that specializes in fiduciary tax compliance.
Taxes July 11, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Relief to Kerr County After Deadly Texas Floods
Individuals and businesses in Kerr County, Texas, have until Feb. 2, 2026, to file various federal tax returns and make tax payments after flash floods hit the Texas Hill Country on the Fourth of July.
Auditing July 10, 2025
PCAOB Fines Illinois Firm $50,000 Over Failures in 17 Broker-Dealer Audits
Michael Coglianese, CPA PC was censured and fined $50,000 July 10 for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards in connection with 17 audit and attestation engagements for SEC-registered brokers and dealers.
Technology July 10, 2025
TaxDome and Juno Unveil Fully Integrated End-to-End Tax Workflow
TaxDome said Thursday it has launched its new intake and delivery functionality, now fully integrated with Juno, creating a unified platform that offers end-to-end tax prep workflow—from proposal to payment—with automation at every step.
Technology July 10, 2025
Ramp Introduces AI Agents Suited for Controllers
Ramp has released its first set of AI agents, built specifically for controllers, to enforce company expense policies, eliminate unauthorized spending, and prevent fraud.
Taxes July 10, 2025
IRS Eliminates 83 Pieces of Obsolete Guidance
The IRS has nixed 83 pieces of older guidance considered obsolete as part of the Trump administration's push to reduce regulations that are considered burdensome, outdated, expensive, or unnecessary.
Technology July 10, 2025
E-Signature Platform SignWell Now Integrates with QuickBooks Online
The integration enables accounting and finance professionals and companies to get estimates and invoices signed faster, eliminate paperwork bottlenecks, and reduce approval delays.
Technology July 9, 2025
Sovos and Tungsten Automation Partner on Compliant AP Solution
The partnership combines the Tungsten Automation Platform with Sovos' Tax Compliance Cloud to create a comprehensive solution for intelligent invoice automation and global tax compliance.
Payroll July 9, 2025
77% of Gen Z Employees Feel Lonely at Work, New Study Finds
Gen Z employees, many of whom started their careers in remote roles during or after the COVID-19 pandemic, report feeling both physically isolated and emotionally distant from their teams.
Payroll July 9, 2025
Nearly Half of Employees Have Considered Quitting Over Ethical Issues at Work
A new survey from resume-building platform Resume Now reveals that many employees are losing trust in their employers—and it’s leading them to consider quitting, staying silent, and hiding their true selves.
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
