Accounting February 19, 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.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast January 2, 2025
Review of Apxium – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2025
Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston review Apxium, a system that automates the accounts receivable process and compliance work for accounting firms.
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.
Auditing January 2, 2025
Average Audit Fees Rose 6.4% in 2023, Report Finds
Average audit fees increased by 6.4% in 2023—from $2.83 million in 2022 to $3.01 million the following year—according to the 15th Annual Audit Fee Survey and Insights Report from the Financial Education & Research Foundation.
Accounting January 14, 2025
Archived Webcast – Amended Returns in Drake Software
This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. Learn how Avalara integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, saving time, reducing costly errors, and hear firsthand from a firm that has supported clients through their tax compliance journey. Plus, earn CPE credit!
Security December 31, 2024
Treasury Department Says it Was Breached by Chinese-Backed Hacker
The hacker was able to remotely access certain Treasury workstations and “certain unclassified documents maintained by those users,” according to a letter the agency sent to Congress on Dec. 30.
Small Business December 30, 2024
CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch for Illegally Opening Deposit Accounts for More than a Million Spark Delivery Drivers
Drivers had to follow a complex process to access their funds, and when they finally did, they faced further delays or fees if they needed to transfer the money they earned into an account of their choice.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast December 26, 2024
Tech Predictions for 2025 – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Dec. 2024
Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston discuss the technologies and processes they see having the greatest impact on the accounting profession in the coming year.
Accounting December 24, 2024
BOI Reporting Injunction Lifted; FinCEN Extends Deadline to Jan. 13
FinCEN has extended the Jan. 1, 2025, deadline for most reporting companies to file beneficial ownership information reports with the Treasury Department until Jan. 13, 2025, after a federal court of appeals lifted an injunction on Dec. 23 that had halted the new law.
Advisory December 23, 2024
New Service Offerings to Grow Your Firm in 2025
Some services are a natural fit for CPAs. And although they might not be a part of their expected line-up, they are so closely integrated in business operations that it would almost be a disservice not to offer them.
Firm Management December 23, 2024
Does Your Firm Have a Data Strategy?
Data is at the core of incorporating AI and automation into your firm’s workflows. Without a deliberate data strategy, these initiatives can fall short.
Firm Management December 23, 2024
The Return to Work Controversy: What’s the Right Decision for Your Accounting Firm?
If you’ve settled into a hybrid environment, you may hear some backlash, but you may also have some excited staff members who enjoy being in the office.
Accounting Standards December 22, 2024
IASB Updates Accounting Standards for Nature-Dependent Electricity Contracts
Nature-dependent electricity contracts help companies to secure their electricity supply from sources such as wind and solar power.