Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Payroll January 3, 2025
Xero Partners with Gusto to Offer Integrated Payroll Solution
Xero’s U.S. small business customers will be able to pay their teams seamlessly within the Xero platform, giving them greater visibility into their finances and operations.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 3, 2025
Aprio Acquires Two Chicago-Area Accounting Firms
The top 30 accounting firm has expanded into the Chicago market after acquiring CPA firm KRD Ltd., which has offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, IL, as well as Burkett & Beattie, a CPA firm based in Libertyville, IL.
Firm Management January 3, 2025
RSM US Adds 84 New Partners and Principals for 2025
Jan. 2 was a big day at top five accounting firm RSM US, as its new partner and principal class of 2025 was officially announced.
Small Business January 3, 2025
More Americans Moving Into Southern States, U-Haul Data Shows
The trend of southern states netting larger numbers of one-way U-Haul customers continued during 2024, with South Carolina topping the U-Haul Growth Index for the first time. Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee round out the five leading growth states.
Taxes January 3, 2025
Trump Picks Ken Kies for Key Tax Policy Job at Treasury Department
Kies, a longtime Republican lobbyist, will be assistant secretary for tax policy, placing him as a point person at Treasury working on tax cuts Trump has touted as a signature policy issue for 2025.
January 3, 2025
Biden Blocks Nippon Steel’s $14.1 Billion Takeover of U.S. Steel
Biden announced his formal decision on Friday after the case was referred to him by a U.S. security review panel, ahead of a deadline early next week.
Accounting January 3, 2025
Grant Thornton’s U.S. and Ireland Entities to Create Global Platform
The new platform of roughly 12,000 professionals will include a united Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent audit practices.
Accounting January 3, 2025
Remote and Stripe Partner for Contractor Payments in Cryptocurrency
The company said this gives companies a secure, near-instant alternative to compensate contract talent in the way that suits them best while Remote maintains compliance at home and abroad.
Taxes January 2, 2025
Will the Limits on SALT Deductions Finally be Ended in 2025? Trump Says Yes
Finally, the long-sought lifting of the cap on state and local tax deductions seems to have the support it needs in Congress. Perhaps most important, President-elect Donald Trump backs the idea.
AICPA January 2, 2025
AICPA Requests Guidance Related to Partial Exclusion for Gain from Certain Small Business Stock
Section 1202 was enacted as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 as an incentive for taxpayers to start and/or invest in certain small businesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 2, 2025
Thomson Reuters Acquires SafeSend in $600 Million Deal
"Becoming a part of Thomson Reuters will enable us to accelerate product development efforts and realize our shared vision of an end-to-end tax workflow solution," said Steve Dusablon, who founded SafeSend with Andrew Hatfield in 2008.
Taxes January 2, 2025
Nine States Cut Individual Income Taxes on Jan. 1
Seven of the states that are lowering their individual income taxes in 2025 have legislatures that are controlled by Republicans, as well as Republican governors.