Technology August 14, 2025
Avalara Announces New CRUSH on Tour Cities and Dates
After recent stops in Chicago and New York, Avalara will hold its next CRUSH on Tour events in Dallas on Sept. 11 and Atlanta on Sept. 25.
Firm Management August 14, 2025
KPMG Announces National Line of Business and Sector Leaders
The Big Four firm on Aug. 14 announced its next national line of business and sector leaders, who will advance the firm’s strategy for delivering solutions tailored to the unique challenges facing clients across industries.
Taxes August 13, 2025
Key Filing Deadline for Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax is Around the Corner, IRS Says
Taxpayers who operate large trucks and buses have until Aug. 31 to file Form 2290 for vehicles first used on a public highway in July 2025, the IRS said on Tuesday.
Small Business August 13, 2025
Is Customer Service Getting Worse? Boomers and Gen Xers Seem to Think So
Nearly half of U.S. shoppers say customer service provided by businesses is getting worse, according to results from the latest Consumer Pulse survey from GoDaddy, yet Gen Z and millennials remain more upbeat than their parents' generations.
IRS August 12, 2025
IRS Doled Out $123.5 Million to Whistleblowers in FY 2024
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
IRS Gives Tax Filing Deadline Extension to Victims of June West Virginia Flash Floods
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
Citrin Cooperman Adds Barkin, Perren, Schwager & Dolan in California
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
Movie Accountant Charged with Embezzling Nearly $2M From Indie Films
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
Corporate Tax Leaders’ Role Has Shifted to C-Suite Business Advisor, BDO USA Says
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
These States Have the Highest Share of Homeowners Who Would Benefit if Trump Scraps Capital Gains Tax
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
Accountants Needed to Set a Guinness World Record
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
Laurel Secures Investment From Workday Ventures
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.
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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
