IRS January 17, 2025
IRS Chief Danny Werfel to Resign on Jan. 20
Werfel took over as chief of the tax agency in March 2023 and is stepping down on Inauguration Day with three years left in his term.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 17, 2025
GBQ Adds Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs in Ohio
The Columbus, OH-based top 100 accounting firm acquired Cincinnati-based CPA firm Wirth Lowe Wissemeier CPAs, effective Dec. 16, 2024.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 17, 2025
KLR Merges in Sullivan Bille in Massachusetts
With this expansion, KLR will now operate three offices in the Greater Boston area, enhancing the top 100 accounting firm's ability to serve clients across the region.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 17, 2025
Brady Martz Adds Green & Miller in Texas
The Grand Forks, ND-based top 100 firm has expanded its automotive dealerships team and footprint with the addition of Corinth, TX-based full-service accounting firm Green & Miller PC.
Firm Management January 17, 2025
Prepping for Busy Season When the Time to Prepare Has Run Out: A 5-Step Action Plan
If you move quickly now, there is still much you can do to make sure your team has the resources and mindset to tackle this intense work period with gusto and help your CPA firm deliver high-quality service to clients.
Accounting January 17, 2025
Grassi Joins Global Association of Accounting and Advisory Firms
The top 60 accounting firm has joined PrimeGlobal, an association comprised of more than 300 independent member accounting and advisory firms in over 113 countries with a combined revenue of $5.4 billion.
Technology January 17, 2025
Exploring CES 2025 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, explored CES 2025 in Las Vegas in January. In this podcast, they highlight some of the most interesting and useful technologies they saw on display.
Small Business January 16, 2025
Bipartisan Policy Center Offers Legislative Options for Small Business Growth
A new report from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices and the Bipartisan Policy Center offers an actionable playbook to help grow the U.S. economy by tackling the most pressing challenges faced by our nation’s small businesses.
Small Business January 16, 2025
Clarus Partners Advisors Launches AkuCalc, Simplifying Sales Tax Calculations for Businesses
AkuCalc is part of AkuSuite, a suite of tax software solutions created and serviced by indirect tax professionals. AkuSuite also includes AkuCert for exemption certificate management and AkuLicense for business license compliance.
Small Business January 16, 2025
Swap and Avalara Partner to Simplify Cross-Border Retail Sales
The integrated offering from Swap and Avalara reduces cross-border complexity and compliance risk and ensures duties, taxes, and fees are paid at checkpoints to improve cart conversion in more marketplaces.
Taxes January 16, 2025
IRS to Pilot Changes to Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs
The initiative focuses on changes to the existing Fast-Track Settlement (FTS) and Post-Appeals Mediation programs, and introduces a third pilot, Last Chance FTS.
Small Business January 16, 2025
High Number of Shoppers Committed First-Party Fraud Over the 2024 Holiday Shopping Season
First-party fraud, sometimes referred to as “friendly fraud,” occurs when consumers exploit return and refund policies for financial gain.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
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
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
