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 February 28, 2025
Florida Man Guilty of Promoting Illegal Tax Shelter and Stealing Client Funds
A Florida man pleaded guilty today to orchestrating a nearly decade-long scheme to promote an illegal tax shelter and commit wire fraud. He also pleaded guilty to assisting in the preparation of false tax returns for tax shelter clients.
Taxes February 28, 2025
The Dirty Dozen IRS Tax Scams to Watch for in 2025
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service puts together a Dirty Dozen list warning taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals of tax scams to watch out for, and common schemes that threaten their tax and financial information.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Farmers and Fishermen Face March 3 IRS Deadline
Most farmers and fishers who chose to forgo making estimated tax payments by January that they must generally file their 2024 federal income tax return and pay all taxes due by March 3, 2025.
February 28, 2025
Austin Rental Prices Drop 22% from Peak After Building Spree
Yasmine Acebo makes her living by hooking up renters with deals on Austin apartments. In recent months, they haven’t been hard to find.
Taxes February 28, 2025
Where’s My Refund? IRS Offers App and Online Tool to Track Refunds
Taxpayers who file electronically can typically use the Where’s My Refund? tool to check the status of a tax refund within 24 hours of filing. It takes about four weeks for the same information to be available for those filing paper returns.
Accounting February 27, 2025
CFPB Nominee Promises to Keep Agency Open but Downsize It
Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee pressed McKernan in his confirmation hearing about how he would lead the regulator given that Trump and his billionaire special adviser Elon Musk have called for eliminating it.
Payroll February 27, 2025
Up to Half of Social Security Workers Could Be Laid off
The Social Security Administration has been instructed to reduce its staff by half as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to pursue widespread cuts across the federal government, according to multiple media reports.
Small Business February 27, 2025
National Weather Service, NOAA Layoffs Hit Hundreds of Federal Workers
Hundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service employees were laid off Thursday in the latest round of federal workforce cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Accounting February 27, 2025
GASB Says Fair Value Standard Achieved Objectives
A post-implementation review report released on Feb. 26 concluded the Governmental Accounting Standards Board's fair value measurement standard—Statement No. 72, Fair Value Measurement and Application—has met its objectives.
Firm Management February 27, 2025
Springline Advisory and EFPR Advisory Partner to Expand Accounting Reach Across Northeastern U.S.
The partnership emphasizes both firms' dedication to efficient operations and market expansion while prioritizing its people by retaining and cultivating top-tier talent and professional development programs.
Taxes February 27, 2025
5 Security Questions CPA Firms Should Ask Tax Automation Vendors
With the current staffing shortage in the accounting profession, more and more firms are turning to technology to maintain productivity and service quality.
Auditing February 27, 2025
PCAOB Quizzes Auditors on New Confirmation Standard
This latest knowledge check, or informal quiz, highlights various aspects of the new confirmation standard, which was approved by the PCAOB in September 2023.