Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Accounting September 30, 2025
FASB Issues Standard on Derivatives Scope Refinements
The ASU also clarifies the applicability of Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and its interaction with other Topics (including Topic 815 on derivatives and hedging and Topic 321 on equity securities).
Auditing September 30, 2025
PCAOB Underscores the Importance of Audit Research
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board hosted a two-day conference last week that highlighted economic research in topics of significance to the audit regulator’s mission.
Technology September 30, 2025
‘Shadow AI’ Habits Put Businesses at Risk
A 2025 report highlights that roughly 33% of workers use AI without informing their managers, raising serious questions about cybersecurity, compliance, and trust. Experts call this "shadow AI."
Financial Reporting September 30, 2025
Controllers Lead the Cost Management Charge, Says Report
This year's report includes actionable strategies, peer benchmarks, and real-world tools to help finance teams move from reactive decisions to deliberate, proactive leadership as cost complexity rises.
Payroll September 30, 2025
AI Drives Digital Skills Demand as U.S. Tech Hiring Outlook Shows Resilience
More than half (58%) of U.S. tech employers expect to increase headcount this quarter, while just 11% anticipate reductions.
Payroll September 30, 2025
Why Job Loyalty Could Be More Valuable Than Career Moves
A business expert explains how professionals who master the art of strategic staying power often outpace their job-hopping counterparts in ways that aren't immediately obvious.
Taxes September 30, 2025
Marked by Success and Controversy, EV Tax Credit Ends After a 17-Year Run
The $7,500 federal incentive, which had two main iterations over an almost 17-year run, expires after the calendar flips past Tuesday as a result of legislation enacted this year.
Technology September 30, 2025
Karbon Acquires Aider to Add AI-Powered Accounting and Bookkeeping
The acquisition of Aider builds on Karbon’s recent innovations—including automated tax workflows, Karbon for Clients, and new partner integrations—and reinforces Karbon’s position as the backbone of AI-powered accounting firms.
Small Business September 29, 2025
Government Shutdowns Hurt Small Businesses, Says Retail Group
Whether they do business with the federal government or not, many small businesses and their employees and suppliers rely on critical federal programs, or are part of the infrastructure supporting our national parks.
General News September 29, 2025
Expectations Low for Prevention of Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump and top congressional leaders have strong political incentives to stoke the ongoing stalemate during a White House meeting Monday even as they drive the U.S. to its first government shutdown in nearly seven years.
Accounting September 29, 2025
Strategic Growth in the Era of Private Equity
The accounting profession is at a crossroads. Private equity’s swift entrance into the industry has reshaped the competitive landscape, putting pressure on firms of all sizes to rethink their strategies.
Firm Management September 29, 2025
How CPAs Can Add Value and Help Clients Solve HR Challenges with PEO Referrals
Most CPAs can benefit from a PEO referral partnership, especially when clients are unhappy with their payroll provider or when the CPA has lost confidence in the providers they once recommended.