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.
Small Business February 28, 2025
The March 21 BOI reporting deadline is no longer in effect, and no fines, penalties, and enforcement actions will be taken until a forthcoming interim final rule from FinCEN becomes effective and sets a new BOI filing due date.
Taxes February 28, 2025
More than 100 IRS offices that host taxpayer assistance centers appear to be on the chopping block as the Trump administration continues efforts to cut waste from the federal government. But any closures likely won't take place until after tax season.
Accounting February 27, 2025
A post-implementation review report released on Feb. 26 concluded the Governmental Accounting Standards Board's fair value measurement standard—Statement No. 72, Fair Value Measurement and Application—has met its objectives.
Auditing February 27, 2025
This latest knowledge check, or informal quiz, highlights various aspects of the new confirmation standard, which was approved by the PCAOB in September 2023.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 27, 2025
The top 10 accounting firm is planning to expand its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region saying Thursday it's intending to acquire Huntington, WV-based Hayflich CPAs.
Auditing February 27, 2025
Natalie Murphy, a now former audit partner at Heaton & Co., was censured and fined $50,000 by the Public Company Accounting Standards Board for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards, including failing to cooperate with an inspection.
Auditing February 26, 2025
Total monetary penalties levied by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board set a new record for the third consecutive year in 2024 as the number of enforcement actions reached levels not seen since 2017, according to a new report released on Feb. 26 by Cornerstone Research.
IRS February 26, 2025
IRS chief operating officer Melanie Krause will be taking over as the agency's acting commissioner, a move that was announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday after current IRS interim chief Douglas O'Donnell said he plans to retire on Feb. 28.
Accounting February 26, 2025
The payroll solutions provider has introduced Gusto Compliance, a product designed to help small business owners know what steps they need to take to maintain compliance with common regulatory requirements.
Taxes February 25, 2025
Curious what your paycheck would look like if President Trump actually does get rid of the federal income tax? Recently, GOBankingRates compiled data to determine what checks and income would look like, state by state.
Accounting February 20, 2025
The beneficial ownership information reporting roller coaster that has been ongoing for the past two months because of various lawsuits is finally pulling into the station after a federal district court in Texas on Feb. 17 lifted the final nationwide injunction that had put the mandatory small business filings on hold since last December.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 19, 2025
Holladay, UT-based Platform has entered Pennsylvania for the first time after adding Orwigsburg-based Keystone Advisor Group, formerly known as Heckman & Laudeman.
