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.
Firm Management December 31, 2024
Professionals on the Move – Year-End 2024
Professionals on the move is a recap of recent promotions, hiring, and other staffing announcements from across the profession.
Taxes December 31, 2024
Harnessing Data for Better Tax Projections
Accurate projections aren’t just about staying compliant with the law. They’re about giving clients the confidence to make smarter decisions.
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.
Technology December 30, 2024
Employer.com Set to Acquire Bench Accounting
The move comes days after Bench left thousands of its customers scrambling before year end and with the 2025 tax season right around the corner by announcing Dec. 27 it was shutting down.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Here Are the States Where Minimum Wage is Going Up in 2025
In 2025, more than 20 states will see minimum wage increases for hourly workers, though the federal minimum wage will remain $7.25—the same its been since 2009.
Small Business December 30, 2024
Pending Home Sales Moved Up 2.2% in November, Fourth Straight Month of Increases
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings – advanced 2.2% to 79.0 in November.
Small Business December 30, 2024
U.S. Consumer Confidence Pulled Back in December
December’s fall in confidence was led by consumers over 35 years old; consumers under 35 became more confident.
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.
Payroll December 30, 2024
U.S. Continuing Unemployment Claims Rise to Highest in 3 Years
Recurring applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose to the highest in more than three years, adding to signs that it is taking longer for out-of-work people to find a job.
Payroll December 30, 2024
35% of Americans Feel Behind on Retirement Savings: 7 Tips
For many people, retirement is a major goal and represents a life milestone. Unfortunately, 35% of American workers feel significantly behind when it comes to their retirement savings, according to Bankrate’s 2024 Retirement Savings Survey.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Colorado Employment Reports Are Unreliable, Says BLS
Colorado’s employment counts have become so unreliable the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in an unprecedented move, has stopped issuing reports based on them.
Payroll December 30, 2024
U.S. Salary Budgets Expected to Remain Static in 2025
Despite a conservative outlook for 2025, salary increases remain at a healthy rate by historic standards and amid higher total payroll expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefit costs).