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.
July 7, 2013
Taxes still a split issue for most same-sex married couples
Same-sex couples and their tax advisors are anxiously waiting for the Obama administration to answer a key regulatory question left unresolved by the Supreme Court when it struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act.
July 6, 2013
$8.5 million lawsuit against audit firm ends with settlement
Koss Corp. collected $8.5 million from Grant Thornton, the accounting firm that audited Koss' books during a portion of the time that Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva was stealing millions from the company.
July 6, 2013
Pennsylvania legislators look to end tax avoidance loophole
The new policy will outlaw a set of tax avoidance practices in which Pennsylvania businesses transfer some of their assets to holding firms in states like Delaware, where the assets will be taxed at far lower rates -- or not at all.
July 3, 2013
Small business employment continues growth in June, but revenues dip
U.S. small business employment added 25,000 new jobs in June, bringing the total of new small business jobs added since March 2010 to 405,000. In addition, compensation and hours worked also increased during the month. Meanwhile, small business revenues saw an overall decline of 0.4 percent in May, with the exception of the construction industry,…
July 3, 2013
McDonald’s franchise ends debit card-only payroll after controversy
The McDonald's franchisees at the center of the pay card controversy issued a statement Monday on their decision to start paying employees through traditional means:
July 3, 2013
Some e-retailers unsure how they will comply with online sales tax
As Washington considers enforcing sales tax collection for Internet purchases, a growing concern among online retailers is how to collect this tax and remit it to state governments.
July 3, 2013
Data breaches at stores, banks and agencies exposed 2.5 million Californians in 2011-2012
In the first report of its kind, California state Attorney General Kamala Harris said 2.5 million state residents had Social Security numbers, credit card and bank accounts and other sensitive information exposed in 131 data breaches.
July 3, 2013
Free CPE Webcast: What it means to be a digital CPA in a digital world
Monday, July 8 - 12 noon EDT Are you comfortable with your office space, computer network, traditional telephone system, static website and firm brochures? Are you doing business the way you've done business for the last 15 years or longer? If so, join us as we discuss what it means to be a digital CPA…
July 2, 2013
What Business Women Want – Report highlights economic concerns
The annual national survey conducted in April 2013 identifies key economic issues affecting WIPP's membership and provides guidance on policy issues relative to their businesses.
July 2, 2013
BART transit strike in San Francisco challenges commuters
Wayne Phillips did everything but swim as he struggled to get to his tech job in this city's Financial District on Monday morning.
July 2, 2013
Small businesses getting more sales via mobile devices
Taken together, the one-two punch of the flashy ZippyCards and the catchy ZippyPitch is all aimed at corralling new customers via their smartphones.
July 2, 2013
The best cities for fireworks sales
With the 4th of July just days away, many Americans are stocking up on fireworks. From a business perspective, however, it's better to sell them in some cities than others.