Accounting March 18, 2025
Experiences 2025 – Agentic AI – Part 1: Opportunity
Agentic AI refers to artificial intelligence systems that operate autonomously and can perceive, reason, plan, and take action to pursue goals.
Payroll March 18, 2025
Child Care for Infants is More Expensive than College in 38 States, Shows Study
In addition, child care is more expensive than rent in 17 states and Washington D.C., showing that child care is one of the biggest expenses families face.
March 18, 2025
U.S. Commercial Insurance Rates Increased 5.6 Percent in Q4 2024
The survey compares premiums for policies underwritten during the fourth quarter of 2024 to those for the same coverage in the respective quarter of 2023, providing a year-over-year perspective.
Taxes March 17, 2025
Confusion and Stress Drive Americans’ Desire for Tax Reform, Survey Finds
A new poll from marketing research firm Savanta reveals that a strong majority of Americans want tax reform, with 70% saying they prefer a simpler tax code instead of the current overcomplicated and stressful U.S. tax system.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Has Issued $145 Billion in Refunds Thus Far This Tax Season
In total, the agency has sent out more than 43.6 million refunds to taxpayers, up 1.5% compared to March 8, 2024. The average refund amount sits at $3,324—5.7% higher than last year.
Accounting March 17, 2025
Maximizing IT Investments: Hardware, Software, and Budget Planning
By partnering with a proven IT advisor, firms gain a strategic IT advantage that enhances performance while controlling costs.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Filing Extensions to West Virginians Impacted by Severe Storms
The IRS has extended the filing deadline to Nov. 3, 2025, for individuals and businesses in six West Virginia counties that were affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on Feb. 15.
Accounting March 17, 2025
FASB’s Private Company Council Releases First-Ever Annual Report
The PCC, the group that advises the Financial Accounting Standards Board on private company accounting matters, has published its 2024 Annual Report to highlight its accomplishments and activities.
Auditing March 17, 2025
AICPA Names Creps New Chair of Auditing Standards Board
Catherine “Halie” Creps, a partner in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice, will assume her duties at the end of May.
Accounting March 17, 2025
State CPA Societies Nationwide Inspire Thousands of Students to Explore a Career in Accounting
This year, 44 participating state CPA societies sent more than 1,200 volunteer accounting professionals to 895 schools across the country.
Technology March 17, 2025
Boost Payment Solutions Teams with TransferMate to Expand Cross-Border Payment Capabilities
The collaboration combines Boost’s cross-border payment solution, Boost 100XB, with TransferMate’s globally regulated payments infrastructure to help increase industry-wide commercial card usage and adoption.
Accounting March 16, 2025
QuickFee Announces New President for U.S. Market
The board of directors of QuickFee has appointed James Drummond, the company's CEO, as acting U.S. President. Drummond, a 9-year veteran of QuickFee, has deep knowledge and experience in all critical areas of the business.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Bryan Cytron
Vice President, Cytron and Company
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
