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.
IRS October 13, 2025
IRS Among Federal Agencies Hit with RIFs as Shutdown Continues
Reduction-in-force notices were sent to more than 1,400 Treasury Department employees, many of whom work at the IRS, on Oct. 10 as the Trump administration acted on its threat of ordering mass layoffs at several federal agencies in response to the government shutdown.
Payroll October 13, 2025
3 in 10 Companies Say They Will Eliminate Remote Work by 2026
Despite the push for more in-person work, fewer than one-third of companies offer incentives to encourage attendance.
Technology October 13, 2025
EY to Acquire Life Science Tech Firm Aqurance
As a new Veeva alliance partner and through the acquisition of Aqurance, the EY organization aims to optimize and integrate Veeva solutions to improve efficiency and compliance in the life sciences industry.
Payroll October 13, 2025
70% of Employers Say They’ll Hire Overqualified Candidates — But There’s a Catch
Three-quarters of employers believe overqualified hires struggle to stay motivated in lower-level roles (75%), and nearly as many fear they’ll leave as soon as a better opportunity comes along.
Financial Planning October 11, 2025
Poll Shows 75% Think Financial Education In Schools Would Help
They said their current quality of life would be better had they had the opportunity to take it, and that it would better prepare students for life after graduation.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
Technology October 10, 2025
Business Execs Put Cybersecurity and Risk Management Among Top Three Tech Objectives, Grant Thornton Says
The third and final installment of top 10 firm Grant Thornton's Digital Transformation survey found that embedding cybersecurity, resilience, and real-time compliance into technology strategies can help organizations stay agile and innovate.
SEC October 10, 2025
MassMutual Faces SEC Scrutiny Over Accounting Practices
The Wall Street Journal reported this week that the Securities and Exchange Commission has focused on how MassMutual accounts for income earned on billions of dollars in loans.
Technology October 10, 2025
Crowe Launches New Business Unit—Crowe Studio
Crowe Studio is designed to develop, launch, and scale high-impact solutions within new, global business models, powered by AI capabilities, the top 15 accounting firm said.
Payroll October 10, 2025
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Increase to 235,000, According to Goldman Sachs Analysis
Initial claims rose to about 235,000 in the week ended Oct. 4 from the bank's estimate of roughly 224,000 the prior week, Goldman Sachs economists said in a note to clients.
Payroll October 10, 2025
3 Ways Leaders Unknowingly Create Fake Productivity
A productivity expert says this culture of “productivity paranoia,” or the anxiety of being seen as idle, is quietly draining innovation and morale across hybrid teams.
Small Business October 10, 2025
Will Holiday Retail Shopping Be a Bust or Boom in 2025?
This season, nearly a quarter (24%) of shoppers, regardless of their household income, expect to take on more credit card debt to afford their holiday shopping.