Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
AICPA May 29, 2025
AICPA Continues Opposition to Proposed Limitations on PTET SALT Deductions, Provides Recommendations
The AICPA also made recommendations to ensure that the Senate version of the bill would not needlessly disadvantage certain taxpayers but would protect taxpayers.
Firm Management May 29, 2025
BDO USA CEO Wayne Berson to Retire Next Year
Berson, who has served as CEO of Chicago-based top 10 accounting firm BDO USA since 2012, is retiring effective June 30, 2026.
Small Business May 29, 2025
Trump Wins Tariff Reprieve as Trade Agenda Faces Court Rollback
A federal appeals court offered President Donald Trump a temporary reprieve from a ruling threatening to throw out the bulk of his sweeping tariff agenda.
Small Business May 29, 2025
Navigating Tariff Volatility in 2025
In a recent webinar hosted by Bloomberg Tax & Accounting and Bloomberg Law, tax and legal professionals examined the implications of the Trump administration's wave of new tariffs and provided insights for businesses navigating emerging complexities.
Technology May 29, 2025
Acumatica Set to Be Acquired By Vista Equity Partners
The Washington-based ERP provider said on May 29 it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, the global investment firm that purchased Avalara in 2022.
Technology May 29, 2025
Plaid Launches Transactions for Business: Powering Real-Time Business Tools
Companies like Brex, Bluevine, and Wave are already using Plaid's existing Transactions product to deliver real-time spend tracking, smarter capital access, and automated bookkeeping to businesses.
Accounting May 29, 2025
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill That Creates New CPA Licensure Pathways
Legislation that creates additional pathways to becoming a CPA in Illinois awaits Gov. JB Pritzker's signature after the bill was passed in the state House in April and the state Senate last week.
Accounting May 29, 2025
Sage Scales Embedded Services to North America and Europe
Embedded Services aims to equip platform partners with capabilities that deepen customer engagement, drive loyalty, and unlock sustainable growth through enhanced user experiences.
Advisory May 29, 2025
Automating 1099 Compliance Enhances Firm Value to Clients
International accounting firm Armanino has implemented a 1099 and W-9 compliance system to relieve the burden on its clients, reduce risks, simplify filing processes, and create a strategic year-round plan for maintaining vendor information collection and management.
Small Business May 29, 2025
Trump’s Global Tariffs Deemed Illegal, Blocked by U.S. Trade Court
The U.S. Court of International Trade in Manhattan issued a ruling Wednesday siding with Democratic-led states and a group of small businesses that argued Trump had wrongfully invoked an emergency law to justify some of his levies.
Small Business May 29, 2025
How to Cut Spending Without Cutting Out Small Businesses
A majority of small businesses have cited financial uncertainty as the biggest challenge they're facing. Amid these pressures and their own financial concerns, consumers want to do their part.
Payroll May 29, 2025
Over Half of Americans Expect to Spend Less on Fun Purchases This Year, Survey Finds
Bankrate’s new 2025 Discretionary Spending Survey shows that 54% of U.S. adults say they expect to spend less on travel, dining out or entertainment in 2025 than they did in 2024.