Firm Management February 6, 2026
Wipfli Partners with The Caddie Network
Wipfli and The Caddie Network will bring to life the connection between elite caddies and trusted advisors.
January 23, 2025
AICPA Comments on Proposed Corporate AMT Regulations
The AICPA’s comments focus on various aspects of the proposed regulations, including general concepts and methods and periods, international tax, passthrough, and mergers and acquisitions issues.
Technology January 23, 2025
Beyond the AI Hype: Three Keys to Practical Use for Accounting Firms
In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, accounting firms face a critical decision: begin strategically embracing AI, or risk falling behind competitors.
January 23, 2025
2025: When Can I File My Tax Return and Get My Tax Refund
Most Americans have pretty simple taxes: A job or two (form W-2), maybe a side gig (forms 1099 or 1099-NEC), some child tax credits, maybe a mortgage or a few minor additions. The chart below is for you.
Accounting Standards January 22, 2025
FASB Proposes Codification Improvements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board published a proposed Accounting Standards Update on Jan. 22 focused on targeted improvements to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
IRS January 22, 2025
Why Trump’s Executive Order Should Not Impact IRS Hiring During 2025 Filing Season, According to an AICPA VP
Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA vice president of tax policy and advocacy, wrote on LinkedIn Tuesday that President Donald Trump's executive order halting the hiring of federal workers poses "no concern" to the IRS as the agency has already brought seasonal workers aboard for the 2025 tax season, which begins on Jan. 27.
SEC January 22, 2025
Trump Taps Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chief
The Republican, who has served as an SEC commissioner since 2022, will hold down the fort while Trump's pick to succeed Gary Gensler as chair of the SEC, Paul Atkins, works his way through the Senate confirmation process.
Taxes January 22, 2025
New Ohio Senator Introduces Bill to Fund Trump’s External Revenue Service
Sen. Bernie Moreno, a newly elected Ohio Republican, introduced his first piece of legislation on Tuesday—a bill aimed at funding the External Revenue Service that President Donald Trump has promised to create.
Taxes January 22, 2025
Senators Accuse Treasury Nominee Bessent of Avoiding $900K in Employment Taxes
The Senators also claimed Bessent, "... avoided paying nearly $1 million in Medicare taxes on your hedge fund earnings over the course of three years by reporting on your tax returns that you were a “limited partner” ...
Firm Management January 22, 2025
Study: Why Some Companies Fail to Benefit from AI: It’s About the People, Not the Tech
Successful uptake of new technology is a matter of emotions — and with 4 in 5 companies saying they’re failing to capitalize on its potential, managers need to know how to deal with them, say researchers from Aalto University.
Technology January 22, 2025
CPAClub Launches AI-Powered CPAClub Coach
CPAClub Coach is an AI-powered advisor combined with live CPA expertise. Designed to bridge the talent gap in accounting, CPAClub Coach integrates artificial intelligence with live expert support, offering members personalized coaching and timely, standards-based guidance on both accounting and audit-related questions.
Payroll January 21, 2025
Trump Orders All Federal DEI Staff on Paid Leave
Trump signed executive orders in the first hours of his new term as president to end DEI efforts in the federal government, terminate diversity programs, and remove related offices and positions.
Small Business January 21, 2025
Avalara Report Shows Sales Tax Simplification Efforts, States Eyeing AI to Shore Up Audit Teams, and E-Invoicing Growth in 2025
A handful of home rule states − Colorado, Alabama, Louisiana, Arizona, and Alaska – are making moves toward simplification. Still, businesses selling into home rule states continue to face an onerous tax compliance burden.