Mergers and Acquisitions March 25, 2025
Doeren Mayhew Snaps Up Thurman Campbell Group in Tennessee
The Troy, MI-based top 60 firm has expanded into Tennessee by acquiring TCG, a full-service accounting firm based in Clarksville, effective March 1.
Payroll March 25, 2025
One-Third of Workers Feel More Burned Out at Work Now Than a Year Ago, Survey Finds
New research from Robert Half reveals that 36% of U.S workers report feeling burned out at work, and 33% say they are more burned out now than one year ago.
Technology March 25, 2025
Lattice Rolls Out AI Agent for Human Resources
The people management platform has debuted its AI agent for human resources, designed to help HR teams work better and make employees more productive.
Technology March 25, 2025
BlackCloak Releases Digital Executive Protection Framework
The new framework offers chief information security officers and chief security officers a detailed risk assessment and control review of the necessary components of a comprehensive digital executive protection program.
Technology March 25, 2025
AccountsIQ Debuts Workflow Approval Engine
The new workflow approval engine streamlines financial workflows, improves compliance, and enhances visibility, all while reducing reliance on manual processes, according to AccountsIQ.
Technology March 25, 2025
Stax.ai Partners with Payroll Integrations to Automate Payroll Processing for Retirement Third-Party Administrators
TPAs using Stax.ai can now connect directly to an extensive network of payroll providers through Payroll Integrations to automatically collect and standardize payroll and employee census data in real time.
Auditing March 24, 2025
PCAOB Posts Educational Videos to Help Auditors Implement New Quality Control Standard
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has released a series of three staff presentation videos focused on implementing the monitoring and remediation process under QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Small Business March 24, 2025
It’s Official: FinCEN Rule Exempts U.S. Businesses From BOI Reporting Requirements
The interim final rule issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network on March 21 marks the end of an on-again, off-again saga for millions of small businesses that began in late 2024.
Taxes March 24, 2025
As of Mid-March, IRS Says Tax Returns Filed Are Down, But the Average Tax Refund Amount is Up
The number of tax returns that have been filed with the IRS is down 1.7% compared to this time last year, but the average tax refund amount is up 5.2% according to the agency's latest 2025 tax season data.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 21, 2025
Rehmann to Merge in Kmetz, Elwell, Graham & Associates
The Troy, MI-based top 40 accounting firm is expanding in Florida by combining with Vero Beach-based CPA firm Kmetz, Elwell, Graham & Associates, effective June 1.
IRS March 20, 2025
IRS Probationary Employees Who Were Laid Off Get Reinstated—But Put on Paid Leave
"You are being reinstated to your previous position immediately," an email to fired IRS probationary workers said. "While you are being reinstated to federal service, you are also being placed on Administrative Leave. You should not report to duty or perform any work until receiving further guidance."
IRS March 20, 2025
IRS Acting Chief Counsel William Paul Demoted in Favor of Trump Ally
New acting chief counsel Andrew De Mello, an IRS attorney, was nominated by President Trump during his first term in the White House to be inspector general of the Education Department but wasn't confirmed.
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