Taxes October 1, 2026
The Hidden First Time Abate Trap CPAs Miss
A former IRS revenue officer explains what to check before calling a payroll penalty case resolved.
Accounting October 1, 2025
Agentic AI and the Accountant: Collaboration, Not Automation
Over the next few years, firms will increasingly adopt agentic AI-augmented practices, where human teams and digital agents collaborate seamlessly.
Payroll October 1, 2025
AIxiety Across America: States With the Highest AI-Related Job Concerns
By identifying the states with the highest interest and concern, and where workers are most motivated to future-proof their careers, the data offers a clear snapshot of where AIxiety is felt the strongest in the U.S.
Firm Management October 1, 2025
How to Tackle Quiet Cracking in Accounting
Coined as ‘quiet cracking,' the latest workforce trend is the idea of a worker’s persistent unhappiness in the workplace, leading to disengagement, poor performance and a desire to quit.
Taxes October 1, 2025
IRS Appeals Office Rolls Out Post-Appeals Mediation Pilot Program
The IRS said on Oct. 1 that the Independent Office of Appeals has launched a two-year pilot program to increase awareness of post-appeals mediation, as well as to make it a more attractive option to taxpayers.
Payroll October 1, 2025
U.S. Companies Shed 32,000 Jobs in ADP Report After Data Adjustment
Private-sector payrolls decreased by 32,000 after a revised 3,000 decline a month earlier, according to ADP Research data released on Oct. 1.
Firm Management October 1, 2025
Deloitte Tops $70 Billion in Global Revenue
The Big Four firm announced Sept. 30 that its global revenue was $70.5 billion for the 2025 financial year that ended May 31, a 4.8% increase in local currency terms and 4.9% increase in U.S. dollar terms from its previous year's haul of $67.2 billion.
Firm Management October 1, 2025
BDO USA Welcomes Principal Class of 59 Professionals
BDO USA, one of the nation's largest accounting and advisory firms, has promoted 59 professionals to principal, effective October 1.
Technology October 1, 2025
Deloitte Launches In-House AI Learning Assistant
Deloitte has launched Scout, an AI-driven learning assistant designed to personalize professional development and advance how Deloitte US professionals learn and grow, the Big Four accounting firm announced Oct. 1.
Technology October 1, 2025
Digits Unveils Firm-Specific AI Models, New Accountant Partner Program
Available exclusively through the new Digits Accountant Partner Program, Firm Models was designed to adapt to each accounting practice, learning continuously from client data, staff workflows, and firm-specific processes to maximize automation accuracy.
Payroll October 1, 2025
White House Pulls Antoni’s Nomination for Head of Bureau of Labor Statistics
The White House pulled the nomination of EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, throwing the leadership of the critical data agency into further disarray after President Donald Trump fired the former commissioner.
Technology October 1, 2025
Ignition Launches AI Price Insights to Use AI for Accounting Firm Pricing Strategies
AI-powered Price Insights are embedded directly into the Ignition proposal workflow, enabling firms to optimize pricing for services as they build client agreements.
Taxes September 30, 2025
Government Shutdown In Effect: Some Agencies to Close, But IRS to Stay Open, For Now
Under the plan, the Treasury Department would shift funding the IRS received from the Inflation Reduction Act into the taxing agency's operational budget.