Accounting February 28, 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.
Payroll March 18, 2025
Child Care for Infants is More Expensive than College in 38 States, Shows Study
In addition, child care is more expensive than rent in 17 states and Washington D.C., showing that child care is one of the biggest expenses families face.
Small Business March 18, 2025
U.S. Commercial Insurance Rates Increased 5.6 Percent in Q4 2024
The survey compares premiums for policies underwritten during the fourth quarter of 2024 to those for the same coverage in the respective quarter of 2023, providing a year-over-year perspective.
Accounting Standards March 18, 2025
Baldwin Appointed to Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council
Barbara Baldwin currently serves as the executive director of the Council of Internal Auditing for the State Budget and Management Office of the state of North Carolina.
Financial Reporting March 18, 2025
Trump Nominates Michelle Bowman as Vice Chair of Supervision for Federal Reserve
Bowman is expected to support a lighter touch on bank regulation than her predecessor, Michael Barr. She has been a sharp critic of a landmark plan to require banks to hold more capital unveiled in 2023.
Payroll March 18, 2025
Gender Pay Gap Varies by State, Industry, Job and Race
More than ever before, women in the U.S. are taking control of their finances, investing in their future selves and making smart money choices. But there’s still one obstacle in their way today: the gender pay gap.
Taxes March 17, 2025
Confusion and Stress Drive Americans’ Desire for Tax Reform, Survey Finds
A new poll from marketing research firm Savanta reveals that a strong majority of Americans want tax reform, with 70% saying they prefer a simpler tax code instead of the current overcomplicated and stressful U.S. tax system.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Has Issued $145 Billion in Refunds Thus Far This Tax Season
In total, the agency has sent out more than 43.6 million refunds to taxpayers, up 1.5% compared to March 8, 2024. The average refund amount sits at $3,324—5.7% higher than last year.
Taxes March 17, 2025
Examining the Impacts of President Trump’s ‘Unleashing American Energy’ Executive Order on Clean Energy Tax Credits
Since the “Unleashing American Energy” and “Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" executive orders were issued, there has been much speculation on how they will impact green energy funding and incentives—especially via tax credits—in the Inflation Reduction Act.
Taxes March 17, 2025
IRS Provides Tax Filing Extensions to West Virginians Impacted by Severe Storms
The IRS has extended the filing deadline to Nov. 3, 2025, for individuals and businesses in six West Virginia counties that were affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on Feb. 15.
Accounting March 17, 2025
FASB’s Private Company Council Releases First-Ever Annual Report
The PCC, the group that advises the Financial Accounting Standards Board on private company accounting matters, has published its 2024 Annual Report to highlight its accomplishments and activities.
Auditing March 17, 2025
AICPA Names Creps New Chair of Auditing Standards Board
Catherine “Halie” Creps, a partner in KPMG’s Department of Professional Practice, will assume her duties at the end of May.
Accounting March 17, 2025
State CPA Societies Nationwide Inspire Thousands of Students to Explore a Career in Accounting
This year, 44 participating state CPA societies sent more than 1,200 volunteer accounting professionals to 895 schools across the country.