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.
Accounting May 21, 2025
Rightworks Community Serves as a One-Stop Resource Hub for Accounting and Tax Professionals
Rightworks' online platform offers accounting and tax professionals the latest tools, insights, and actionable strategies from some of the profession’s most trusted advisors to help drive progress and inspire future-forward firms.
Auditing May 21, 2025
ISACA Launches Advanced AI Audit Certification
The new credential is designed to meet the needs of IT auditors who are facing an evolving tech and compliance landscape with artificial intelligence at the forefront, the ISACA says.
Accounting May 21, 2025
BMSS Makes Strategic Investment in Technology Platform Knuula
The top 100 firm said this week that it recently invested in Knuula, a Frisco, TX-based technology platform that specializes in generating engagement letters and other documents for accounting firms.
Accounting May 21, 2025
Suburban Chicago Accountant Accused in $10M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
Hiam Hmaidan, 53, of Oak Lawn, IL, was arrested May 8 on a six-count indictment that became public last week charging her with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She pleaded not guilty.
Accounting May 21, 2025
Philadelphia-Area Accountant Pleads to Filing Nearly $220,000 in False Tax Reports
James J. Sirleaf, 65, of Darby, PA, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns and three counts of filing false personal income tax returns for himself.
Payroll May 21, 2025
Poll Reveals Divide Between Gen Z and Older Americans on Finances and Economy
Recent polling of nearly 20,000 American adults by NBC News indicates Gen Zers are more likely than older adults to feel their finances improved from a year ago.
Taxes May 21, 2025
AICPA is Not Pleased with GOP’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill
The letter also outlines several provisions included in the bill that are supported by the AICPA.
Taxes May 20, 2025
Senate Unanimously Passes No Tax on Tips Act
The bill, which eliminates federal tax on tips for hospitality workers and servers, passed via unanimous consent on Tuesday after Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen brought it to the floor and no other senator blocked it.
IRS May 20, 2025
Trump IRS Nominee Billy Long Grilled Over Ties to Fraudulent Tax Credits
The former Missouri lawmaker acted as a pitchman for tax credits that didn’t exist, Senate Finance Committee Democrats said.
Taxes May 20, 2025
Trump Doesn’t Satisfy GOP Holdouts as Tax-and-Spending Bill Talks Drag On
Republican leaders had hoped the high-profile presidential visit would close deal on Trump-backed “big, beautiful” filibuster-proof reconciliation bill Tuesday.
Taxes May 20, 2025
AICPA Comments on Proposed Regulations Regarding the Previously Taxed Earnings and Profits and Related Basis Adjustments Under Sections 959 and 961
The proposed regulations provide rules addressing various aspects of the PTEP regime, such as increases and decreases to basis of stock, foreign currency gain or loss, and allocation of foreign tax credits.
Technology May 20, 2025
Consumers Are Losing Trust in Digital Content Amid Deep Fakes and AI Frauds
Sixty-nine percent of respondents say AI-powered fraud now poses a greater threat to personal security than traditional forms of identity theft, and confidence in online authenticity continues to erode amid growing fears of manipulated content and AI-driven deception.