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.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 27, 2025
SD Mayer Merges in Ronald Ruttenberg & Co. CPAs in California
Weeks after merging in San Francisco-based accounting firm Bogdan & Frasco, top 400 firm SD Mayer & Associates announced another deal on Monday, this time joining forces with Burlingame, CA-based Ronald Ruttenberg & Co. CPAs.
Accounting January 27, 2025
Intuit Rolls Out Test of New Interface Combining QBO and Mailchimp
Intuit announced that it has begun testing a new QuickBooks interface that creates a combined QuickBooks and Mailchimp platform experience, which the Mountain View, CA-based company said will help businesses accelerate productivity and profitability.
Taxes January 27, 2025
What Should You Do If You Suspect Your Tax Preparer Is Being Investigated by the IRS?
The following is a detailed look at why your preparer's legal troubles place you at risk, what signs might indicate they are under scrutiny, and which immediate steps you can take to protect yourself from civil and criminal tax exposure.
Technology January 27, 2025
Deloitte Acquires SaaS Technology Company SimplrOps
The Big Four firm said Jan. 27 that it has acquired SimplrOps, a San Jose, CA-based boutique enterprise software-as-a-service technology company known for streamlining and automating Workday, SAP, and Oracle operations and implementations.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Cutting Services or Raising Taxes: State Lawmakers Weigh How to Fill Big Budget Gaps
Leaders of several states are proposing cutting social programs such as child care, victim services and Medicaid, or raising taxes on cigarettes, spirits or households with the highest incomes, to balance state budgets.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Donor-Advised Funds Are Growing, But If You Have One, You Should Shrink It
The point of a donor-advised fund is to put money in the hands of charities, not grow it like another investment account.
IRS January 27, 2025
IRS Takes Some Job Offers Off the Table as Tax Season Begins
Tax season 2025 began on Monday, but for some people who were set to start a career at the IRS during the agency's busiest time of the year, their new opportunity has come to a screeching halt because of a hiring freeze put in place by President Donald Trump during his first week in office.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Trump Touts Proposal to End Taxes on Tips During Las Vegas Visit
The pledge to end taxes on tipped income, first introduced over the summer at a rally in service industry-reliant Las Vegas, became a key pitch in his winning presidential campaign.
Accounting January 27, 2025
Edge Marketing Launches Future-Ready Strategy that Integrates AI
The new systems and protocols will ensure that AI is used not just effectively, but responsibly, enhancing creativity and optimizing performance all while
Payroll January 24, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly But Recurring Applications Surge
Continuing claims, a proxy for people who are already receiving benefits and still can’t find a job, jumped to 1.9 million in the week ended Jan. 11, the highest since November 2021.
Accounting January 24, 2025
South Carolina Auditor Resigns Amid Controversy Over State’s $1.8B Accounting Error
State Auditor George Kennedy III, who has been caught in the middle of the state’s accounting issues, including over whether a mysterious $1.8 billion existed, resigned from his job Thursday.
Accounting January 24, 2025
BOI Reporting Still Voluntary Despite Supreme Court Decision
For now, beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act remain voluntary despite the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturning an order from a Texas federal appeals court in December that had halted mandated BOI report filing with FinCEN.