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.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
UHY Merges in Tama, Budaj & Raab, Botz Deal & Co.
The top 30 accounting firm is expanding its presence in its home state of Michigan, as well as in Missouri, by combining with two CPA firms, Tama, Budaj & Raab and Botz Deal & Co., effective Jan. 1.
Payroll January 6, 2025
CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage Over Loans for Manufactured Homes; Company Refutes Claims
Vanderbilt is a unit of Clayton Homes, Inc., which is the largest manufactured home builder in the U.S. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
Yeo & Yeo Launches HR Advisory Solutions Business After Acquisition
The top 200 accounting firm has acquired Amy Cell Talent, a provider of human resources services, and rebranded it Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions, with Amy Cell assuming the role of president.
Accounting January 6, 2025
2024’s Economy Lays the Groundwork for a Steady 2025
As we look to 2025, the small business economy is on track to support these businesses and provide additional opportunities for growth. However, uncertainties remain.
Payroll January 6, 2025
Biden Inks Social Security Bill in Rare Public Signing Ceremony
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost Social Security payments to more than 2.5 million retirees—some by as much as $550 a month—by changing the formulas used to reduce benefits for certain beneficiaries.
Taxes January 6, 2025
Trump’s Major Legislative Agenda Will Pass by May, Speaker Mike Johnson Says
Johnson said on Fox News that the massive bill would address issues such as an extension of the 2017 Trump tax cuts, border security, raising or eliminating the federal debt ceiling, reducing federal regulations and “dismantling the deep state.”
Accounting January 3, 2025
Man Who Carried Out Deadly New Orleans Terrorist Attack Worked at Deloitte
Shamsud-Din Jabbar joined the Big Four firm in 2021, according to a statement from Deloitte, and was working as a senior solution specialist. He also had previously worked at EY after his service in the U.S. Army concluded.
Accounting Standards January 3, 2025
FASB Seeks Input on Future Standard-Setting Agenda Priorities
The Financial Accounting Standards Board published an invitation to comment on Jan. 3 that gives stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on the board's future standard-setting agenda.
Auditing January 3, 2025
SEC Approves New PCAOB Procedure That Revokes Delinquent Firms’ Registrations
Under the new rules, the PCAOB can address situations in which a registered firm has ceased to exist, is nonoperational, or no longer wishes to remain registered, as demonstrated by its failures to file annual reports via PCAOB Form 2 and pay annual fees for at least two consecutive reporting years.
Payroll January 3, 2025
Xero Partners with Gusto to Offer Integrated Payroll Solution
Xero’s U.S. small business customers will be able to pay their teams seamlessly within the Xero platform, giving them greater visibility into their finances and operations.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 3, 2025
Aprio Acquires Two Chicago-Area Accounting Firms
The top 30 accounting firm has expanded into the Chicago market after acquiring CPA firm KRD Ltd., which has offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, IL, as well as Burkett & Beattie, a CPA firm based in Libertyville, IL.
Firm Management January 3, 2025
RSM US Adds 84 New Partners and Principals for 2025
Jan. 2 was a big day at top five accounting firm RSM US, as its new partner and principal class of 2025 was officially announced.