Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
Payroll October 2, 2023
Student Loan Payments Resume for Millions of Americans
Individuals with federal student loans must begin planning to start repaying these debts for the first time in more than three years.
Accounting October 2, 2023
Sikich Acquires Technology Firm Four Leaf LLC
Four Leaf leverages modern Software as a Service and Platform as a Service solutions to help government entities maximize scalability and extensibility for their mission critical systems.
Payroll October 2, 2023
Many Finance and Accounting Workers Are Optimistic About the Job Market — Here’s How CPA Firms Can Respond
The inability to find professionals who meet critical job requirements is likely to become more problematic for firms that want to expand their teams in the months ahead.
Taxes October 2, 2023
IRS Adds Features to Tax Pro Account for Managing Client Authorizations
New additions to Tax Pro Account, available through IRS.gov, will help practitioners manage their active client authorizations on file with the Centralized Authorization File (CAF) database.
Small Business October 2, 2023
Social Media Impulse Buying Reaches $71 Billion in Last Year
Social media appears to be having a significant influence on consumer spending, as a new Bankrate report reveals that Americans spent $71 billion on impulse purchases of products they saw on a social media platform in the past year, with the average impulse buyer spending $754.
Small Business October 2, 2023
Retail Theft Totaled $112 Billion in 2022, Says NRF
Retailers reported that organized retail crime remains a significant concern due to heightened levels of violence. More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents said they were seeing even more violence ...
Taxes September 30, 2023
House and Senate Pass Last-Minute Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
The Senate overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation Saturday to avoid a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his expected signature just hours before a midnight deadline.
Accounting September 30, 2023
Government Shutdown Likely Averted with Last-Minute Temporary Spending Deal in House
The latest House stopgap bill passed with the support of 126 Republicans, while 90 GOP lawmakers voted “no.” Only one Democrat, Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., opposed it, over the omission of Ukraine aid.
Payroll September 30, 2023
Consumer Confidence Falls to a Four-Month Low in September
Dampened by a deteriorating outlook for the economy and labor market, consumer confidence dropped to its lowest since May.
Taxes September 29, 2023
Pop Singer Shakira Charged with Tax Evasion for Second Time
Spanish prosecutors claim she failed to pay $7.1 million in taxes in 2018 and is using an offshore company to avoid paying taxes.
Firm Management September 29, 2023
From Solo to Squad: Building a Team-Based Firm for Success
Many accountants begin as solopreneurs but eventually want a reliable team. So, how can you make this transition smoothly without overwhelming yourself or your clients?
Taxes September 29, 2023
IRS’s Government Shutdown Plans Include Furloughs and Few Services
Contingency plan calls for the IRS to furlough two-thirds of its workforce and press pause on most core tax administration functions.