CAS July 9, 2026
Stop Billing for Data Entry. Start Charging for Judgment
If software does the data entry, what are you selling? The firms with the best answer are pricing past the trend.
Taxes February 4, 2025
Thousands of 1099-G Tax Forms Sent to Incorrect Addresses in Maryland
A printing malfunction caused about 6,000 1099-G forms to end up at the wrong addresses, a notice posted Feb. 4 by the Maryland comptroller’s office warned.
Accounting February 4, 2025
Bipartisan State House Bill Would Create Additional Pathways to CPA Licensure in Illinois
House Bill 2459, introduced on Feb. 3 by state Reps. Natalie Manley (D) and Amy Elik (R), who are both CPAs, would amend the Illinois Public Accounting Act to create two additional pathways to CPA licensure in the state and enhance CPA practice privilege mobility.
Taxes February 4, 2025
IRS Says No Tax Deduction for IVF Expenses of Surrogate
In a new private letter ruling, the IRS said that in vitro fertilization (IVF) expenses for a surrogate on behalf of a married couple are not deductible by the couple as a medical expense under the tax code.
Firm Management February 4, 2025
Professionals on the Move – Feb. 1, 2025
Professionals on the Move is a round-up of recent hiring and promotion announcements from around the profession.
Firm Management February 4, 2025
Free Streaming Series Offers Wellness Tips for Professionals During Busy Season
The online wellness program provides free, expert-led wellness events specifically designed to support mental clarity, reduce stress, and optimize productivity during the busiest time of year.
Payroll February 4, 2025
Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact How Americans Shop? Here’s What a New Poll Found
Most Americans believe tariffs will lead to higher prices—and, as a result, many have already changed how they shop, new polling from YouGov reveals.
Taxes February 4, 2025
Survey: One in Five Americans Would Rather Renew Driver’s License at a DMV Than Work on Their Taxes
A new survey from Invoice Home sought to uncover the current state of consumer tax filing for Americans in 2025 and the hurdles people are willing to put themselves through when it comes to filing annually.
Small Business February 4, 2025
Avalara Report Shows States Trying to Simplify Sales Taxes, Amping Up Audit Teams, and Increased E-Invoicing
Key findings in the 2025 Avalara Tax Changes report point to nascent state-by-state efforts to alleviate the burden of tax compliance related to economic nexus laws.
Firm Management February 4, 2025
RSM Reached $10 Billion Global Revenue Milestone in 2024
RSM is the sixth global accounting network to reach or exceed revenue of $10 billion in 2024, joining Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, and BDO.
Firm Management February 4, 2025
BPM Creates Global Network of Firms
San Francisco-based top 35 accounting firm BPM launched a new international network, BPM Global Ltd., on Feb. 3 made up of independent member firms, with Australia-based Enspira Financial as its first.
Small Business February 4, 2025
Trump ‘Delays’ Tariffs on Mexico and Canada as Nations’ Leaders Threaten Their Own Tariffs
Trump on Monday shelved plans for wide-ranging tariffs on Canada and Mexico, after doing the same for Colombia the prior week. In each case, Trump relented despite countries promising only modest changes on border security and immigration.
Small Business February 3, 2025
Survey Shows Business Travel Bookings Remain Poorly Managed
A new business survey shows rising travel spend and broader card distribution within the mid-market, despite continued ineffectiveness of the tools being used to manage travel and expenses.