Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Human Resources August 26, 2025
5 Questions From Job Candidates That Are Major Red Flags
An HR expert reveals how seemingly innocent candidate questions can expose poor workplace attitudes and unrealistic expectations before you make a hiring mistake.
Payroll August 26, 2025
What to Do When Your Boss Sends You a Social Media Follow Request
A workplace expert shares essential dos and don'ts when your manager sends a social media follow request.
Advisory August 26, 2025
How Independent Financial Advisors Can Drive Smart, Sustainable Growth
By adequately laying the groundwork, independent practices can stimulate both organic and inorganic growth.
Small Business August 26, 2025
Australia Partly Pauses Shipments to U.S. After Trump Changes Duty-Free Treatment
Australia’s postal service has announced it will immediately partially suspend deliveries to the U.S. and its territories, after the Trump administration ended duty-free treatment for packages.
General News August 26, 2025
U.S. Consumer Confidence Little Changed in August
By partisan affiliation, confidence weakened in August among both Republicans and Democrats but was little changed for Independents.
Financial Reporting August 26, 2025
AP Pros Face Growing Layoff Concerns and See Automation as a Career Lifeline
Only half of AP professionals say they have access to growth or skills development opportunities in their current roles, and just 40% believe they have a clear path to advance their careers.
Taxes August 25, 2025
IRS Says Tax Interest Rates to Stay Unchanged for Q4 of 2025
For individuals, the rate for overpayments and underpayments will be 7% per year, compounded daily, the IRS said on Aug. 25.
Taxes August 25, 2025
‘Ghost’ Tax Preparer Sentenced to 22 Months in Prison for Tax Fraud
Kim Brown, 40, of Augusta, GA, pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false income tax returns, according to the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
IRS August 25, 2025
Taxpayer Input Sought on Free Tax Filing Options as IRS Direct File Faces Elimination
Taxpayers have through Sept. 5 to fill out a survey that will be presented to Congress, as the Biden-era program that allows taxpayers to file their taxes for free is at risk of being shut down.
Accounting August 25, 2025
CBIZ Knocks CLA Out of No. 1 Spot in 2025 Top Construction Accounting Firm Rankings
After being named the top accounting firm providing services for businesses in the construction industry for five of the last six years including last year, CliftonLarsonAllen was dethroned by CBIZ in Construction Executive's 2025 rankings.
Accounting August 25, 2025
These Three States Had the Highest CPA Exam Pass Rates in 2024
A new report from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy offers a detailed look into CPA exam candidate success and trends across jurisdictions and institutions for 2024.
Taxes August 25, 2025
Why a Cannabis Tax Cut Could Spell Trouble for Children in California
A fight over taxes consumers pay for cannabis products has prompted a standoff between unusual adversaries: child-care advocates and the legal weed industry.