PCAOB July 9, 2026
Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
Payroll January 29, 2025
Trump Offers Buyouts to Federal Employees Resisting In-Person Work
The buyouts, which will run through Sept. 30 as long as the employees resign by Feb. 6, were offered in an email to federal employees that also warned the administration was seeking a “more streamlined and flexible workforce.”
Payroll January 29, 2025
Social Security Raises Payments, But Fairness Act Implementation Lags
If those with public pensions like teachers, police officers and firefighters are counting on a Social Security payment following the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act, that's going to be a while—reportedly a year.
Firm Management January 28, 2025
Where Do I Belong? Fostering Connection in an Ever-Changing World
Don’t let another year go by feeling like you’re “on the outside.” Take the first step toward belonging—and watch how it transforms everything.
Staffing January 28, 2025
Employee Engagement is at its Lowest in a Decade, Report Finds
Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since 2014, with only 31% of employees reporting being engaged at work in 2024, Gallup says. And the percentage of actively disengaged employees, at 17%, also reflects 2014 levels.
Taxes January 28, 2025
TIGTA Alerts Taxpayers of New Tax Season Text Message Scam
Scammers impersonating the IRS are texting taxpayers leading them to believe they're going to receive an economic impact payment, also known as a recovery rebate credit, but it's a scheme to steal their personal data, TIGTA said on Jan. 28.
PCAOB January 28, 2025
PCAOB Debuts New Resource Page for Smaller Audit Firms
The new online resource page, Information for Smaller Firms, features PCAOB content tailored for smaller audit firms, including publications, videos, and other resources.
Accounting January 28, 2025
UHY Announces Strategic Partnership with Prophix to Enhance Office of the CFO Services
As an official partner within the Prophix network, UHY can offer clients advisory and implementation services that leverage Prophix One, a financial performance platform for finance and accounting professionals.
Auditing January 28, 2025
PCAOB Fines Texas Firm $65,000 for Auditing Failures
Plano, TX-based accounting firm SS Accounting and Auditing Inc. and partner Saima Sayani were disciplined for committing several failures on the audits of China Green Agriculture Inc. and for violating PCAOB quality control standards.
Accounting January 28, 2025
Rightworks Added to Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Marketplace
The collaboration enables accounting firms to safely access all their Wolters Kluwer apps remotely and securely in Rightworks OneSpace.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Scott Bessent Easily Confirmed as Trump’s Treasury Secretary
The hedge fund manager is poised to be a key player as Congress faces down more than $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts at the end of this year, which he warned during his confirmation hearing would have “devastating” consequences if allowed to lapse.
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.