Firm Management June 17, 2026
Designing Your Ideal Accounting Firm Starts With One Question: What’s Actually Holding You Back?
Here are five steps firm owners can take to start building the accounting firm they actually want to run.
Payroll May 20, 2025
A Rise in ‘Doom Spending’: Americans Buying More to Avoid Future High Costs
As the Trump administration continues its tariff policies, more Americans are spending money to get ahead of potential rising costs, mimicking consumer behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taxes May 19, 2025
White House Pushes for Quick Approval of ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ But Key Hurdles Remain
House Republican leadership is pressing ahead toward a vote on landmark tax-and-spending legislation that would codify President Donald Trump’s agenda this week.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 19, 2025
Eide Bailly Adds Traner Smith in Washington
The top 20 firm said Monday it's expanding its presence in the Pacific Northwest by adding Traner Smith, an Edmonds, WA-based accounting firm, effective June 2.
SEC May 19, 2025
Man Who Hacked SEC, Caused Bitcoin Value to Plummet Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison
Eric Council Jr., a 26-year-old resident of Huntsville, AL, pleaded guilty earlier this year to conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud.
Financial Reporting May 19, 2025
CFOs Most Likely to Spend Cash on Organic Growth and Acquisitions in 2025
Eighty-seven percent of CFOs are likely, or very likely, to spend on organic growth in 2025, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc.
Financial Reporting May 19, 2025
CFOs Embrace AI as Antidote to Economic Volatility and Growth Enabler
AI investment ranked as the top strategy for growth across all global CFOs surveyed by Coupa – a potential panacea to the volatility they are facing.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 19, 2025
Grant Thornton US Adds Dutch Affiliate to Multinational Platform
Top 10 firm Grant Thornton US said on May 16 that Grant Thornton Netherlands will be joining a multinational platform of firm affiliates the U.S. business created when it acquired Grant Thornton Ireland late last year.
Marketing May 19, 2025
EisnerAmper’s Kristen Lewis Named 2025 Accounting Marketer of the Year
The Association for Accounting Marketing award, which was presented to Lewis on May 13, recognizes a marketing professional who has shown outstanding performance in the field of accounting marketing.
Accounting May 19, 2025
Billtrust Announces New AI Advancements
These innovations include a new multi-agent platform architecture and Billtrust Autopilot, its advanced agentic AI assistant.
Accounting May 19, 2025
How to Help Clients Evaluate Whether a Cost Segregation Study is Worth It
Cost segregation can unlock significant tax savings for clients who own investment or business-use real estate—but not every property or situation justifies the effort.
Financial Planning May 19, 2025
Avantax Acquires Assets of WealthCare Financial with Approximately $180M AUA
Avantax is a unique community within Cetera and a leader in tax-focused financial planning and wealth management.
Accounting May 19, 2025
New Jersey Society of CPAs Proposes Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure with Modification to NJ Statute
The bill also provides for individual practice privileges for out-of-state licensed CPAs who have a bachelor’s or higher degree, have passed the CPA exam and have at least one year of experience.