Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 20, 2025
Armanino Acquires Keystone Business Services in Illinois
The team from Oak Brook, IL-based Keystone Business Services, an Oracle NetSuite Solution Provider, has joined Armanino, the top 20 accounting firm said on Oct. 20.
Payroll October 20, 2025
9 in 10 Older Workers Say They’ve Faced Age Discrimination at Work
Ninety percent of employees over the age of 50 who were surveyed by Resume Now say they've felt discriminated against because of their age, and nearly half (47%) believe their younger colleagues show a lack of respect toward them.
Taxes October 20, 2025
Koch, Anti-Tax Groups Harden GOP’s Tough Shutdown Stance
Influential conservative groups with deep pockets are pushing Republicans to demand steep concessions from Democrats in exchange for extending health care subsidies, a move that risks prolonging a U.S. government shutdown now in its 20th day.
Payroll October 20, 2025
OMB Delays Firing Federal Workers to Comply with Court Order
The Trump administration said Oct. 17 that it was holding off firing thousands of federal workers in order to comply with a temporary restraining order issued by a federal judge in California.
Technology October 20, 2025
2025 Innovation Awards Announced: AI is Now an Essential Tech for Accounting Firms
Now in their 22nd year, the awards serve to honor new technologies that are helping advance the profession through increased efficiency and productivity.
Firm Management October 17, 2025
EY Posts 4% Jump in Global Revenue in 2025
EY reported global revenue of $53.2 billion for the fiscal year ending June 2025, an increase of 4% in local currency terms and 3.9% in U.S. dollar terms from the previous year.
Accounting October 17, 2025
Acrisure to Cut 400 Accounting Jobs Next Year Due to AI
The layoffs are the result of AI technology deployed by Acrisure, which will automate a significant portion of the work performed by the affected employees, said company CEO Greg Williams.
Technology October 17, 2025
AI Isn’t Killing Jobs Yet, But It’s Making the Job Hunt Weird
AI interviewers are just one way that artificial intelligence technologies are impacting the job market. Here are some of the key dynamics playing out in 2025.
Firm Management October 17, 2025
Shutdowns Are Inevitable: How CPAs Can Shield Clients from Revenue Disruption
Even a short interruption can slow contracting cycles, halt reimbursements and stall consumer spending in regions dependent on federal employment or funding.
Taxes October 17, 2025
JB Pritzker and His Wife Report $10.3 Million in Taxable Income, $1.4 Million in Gambling Winnings
The Democratic Illinois governor offered a simple explanation on Oct. 16 for how he took home more than $1.4 million in gambling winnings last year: "I like to play cards."
Taxes October 17, 2025
Chicago Mayor Pitches Head Tax Revival in 2026 Budget He Says Targets the ‘Ultra-Rich’
After a bold corporate payroll tax hit legal snags, Brandon Johnson pitched his $21-per-employee tax on corporations as the next frontier in his largely-stalled economic agenda.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Chamber of Commerce Sues Over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The Chamber said in a lawsuit that it was illegal for President Donald Trump to slap a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications.