Accounting September 15, 2025
TaxDome and Verito Launch Security Hotline for Accounting Firms
TaxDome announced a partnership with Verito on Sept. 15 to provide accounting firms with a free hotline dedicated to IT and security support.
Small Business September 15, 2025
DianaHR Raises $3.7 Million Seed Round
The HR-as-a-service platform for SMBs said it will use the funds to expand its engineering and operations teams so it can accelerate its product roadmap, expand its capacity, and take on more clients from its waitlist.
Auditing September 11, 2025
PCAOB Shines Light on Broker-Dealer Auditors in Latest Publication
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has released a new staff publication for auditors of broker-dealers containing advice on exemption report reviews.
Technology September 11, 2025
PwC Launches New AI-Enabled Tools to Help Enhance Audit Quality and Simplify Data Preparation
PwC US last week launched Data PRO and Acquisition Hub, two integrated tools that the Big Four accounting firm says will help make audit data collection and preparation easier for clients and audit teams.
Technology September 11, 2025
Deloitte Introduces Global AI Infrastructure Center of Excellence
The Big Four accounting firm launched its global AI Infrastructure CoE on Sept. 4, dedicated to supporting clients around the world in establishing and operating specialized AI data centers.
Accounting September 10, 2025
Aiwyn Buys QuickFee’s U.S. Payments Business
Charlotte, NC-based Aiwyn has acquired the U.S. payments business of Dallas-based QuickFee in a reported $26 million deal announced on Sept. 7.
Technology September 10, 2025
Lili Adds New Feature for SMBs to Simplify Cross-Border Payments
Lili announced on Sept. 9 a new feature that enables small and midsized businesses to pay international vendors and receive payments in various currencies.
Taxes September 9, 2025
IRS Has Doled Out $162M in Penalties to Taxpayers Over False Tax Credit Claims Linked to Bad Social Media Advice
Thousands of taxpayers have filed inaccurate or frivolous returns that falsely claim the Fuel Tax Credit and the Sick and Family Leave Credit, often resulting in the denial of refunds and steep penalties, the IRS said Sept. 8.
Mergers and Acquisitions September 9, 2025
Five National Accounting Firms Combine Under the Richey May Brand
Five accounting and advisory firms—Richey May & Co.; WSRP; MKA; Sobul, Primes & Schenkel; and United States X Advisors (formerly The Doty Group)—have united to form a single, national platform operating under the Richey May banner.
Taxes September 9, 2025
IRS Decides to Shutter Nine Taxpayer Assistance Centers
The IRS is reportedly closing nine taxpayer assistance centers in six states later this year in an apparent cost-savings move, as the agency faces a potentially smaller budget for fiscal year 2026.
Small Business September 8, 2025
U.S. Bank Rolls Out Embedded Payroll Solution for Small Businesses
U.S. Bank partnered with Gusto to build U.S. Bank Payroll, an embedded solution that allows small business owners to seamlessly manage their payroll as part of their online banking experience.
Taxes September 5, 2025
AICPA Asks for Guidance on Pillar Two Co-Existence with U.S. Tax Rules
In a letter, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants requested guidance and made recommendations on the Pillar Two framework co-existing with U.S. tax rules for U.S. multinational enterprises in a side-by-side system to the OECD.
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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
