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.
Taxes August 25, 2025
‘Ghost’ Tax Preparer Sentenced to 22 Months in Prison for Tax Fraud
Kim Brown, 40, of Augusta, GA, pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false income tax returns, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
IRS August 25, 2025
Taxpayer Input Sought on Free Tax Filing Options as IRS Direct File Faces Elimination
Taxpayers have through Sept. 5 to fill out a survey that will be presented to Congress, as the Biden-era program that allows taxpayers to file their taxes for free is at risk of being shut down.
Accounting August 25, 2025
CBIZ Knocks CLA Out of No. 1 Spot in 2025 Top Construction Accounting Firm Rankings
After being named the top accounting firm providing services for businesses in the construction industry for five of the last six years including last year, CliftonLarsonAllen was dethroned by CBIZ in Construction Executive's 2025 rankings.
Accounting August 25, 2025
These Three States Had the Highest CPA Exam Pass Rates in 2024
A new report from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy offers a detailed look into CPA exam candidate success and trends across jurisdictions and institutions for 2024.
Taxes August 25, 2025
Why a Cannabis Tax Cut Could Spell Trouble for Children in California
A fight over taxes consumers pay for cannabis products has prompted a standoff between unusual adversaries: child-care advocates and the legal weed industry.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 25, 2025
Grant Thornton to Add Strategy Consulting Firm Stax
The top 10 firm said Aug. 19 it will acquire Stax, a Boston-based strategy consulting firm specializing in services for private equity companies, as well as their portfolio companies and advisors.
Payroll August 25, 2025
88% of U.S. Gig Workers Have Taken on More Jobs to Battle Inflation
Also, nearly half (47%) of gig workers cited the lack of benefits like health insurance and retirement plans as their biggest concern.
Taxes August 25, 2025
OnlyFans Creator Made $5.4M But Didn’t Pay Her Taxes, Feds Say
Kylie Leia Perez, who lives in Tampa, FL, and uses the stage name “Natalie Monroe,” owes the IRS at least $1.6 million in back taxes, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Aug. 14.
PCAOB August 25, 2025
PCAOB Seeks Nominations for Two Advisory Groups
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is requesting nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group to fill upcoming vacancies.
General News August 25, 2025
Determining the Value of Restored Collectibles is an Art
Restoration, although much more mainstream today, still remains slightly controversial among comic book collectors and investors, with some arguing that it preserves important cultural artifacts, while others don’t like the idea of tampering with a book’s current condition.
Payroll August 25, 2025
Deel Rolls Out AI Workforce for Payroll and HR Teams
The payroll and human resources platform last week announced its AI Workforce, an integrated hub to launch, manage, and create artificial intelligence agents and workflows, hosted on the Deel platform.
Financial Reporting August 25, 2025
RSM Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification as an External Service Provider for Government Contractors
This designation formally distinguishes RSM as both a Managed Services Provider (MSP) and a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) for government contractors handling critical national security information.