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.
Accounting February 14, 2025
AICPA, NASBA Share Plans for Additional Pathway to CPA Licensure
The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy are advancing proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act that would clear the way for states to adopt an additional path to CPA licensure while also adjusting practice mobility requirements.
Taxes February 14, 2025
AICPA Recommends Scaling Back Section 199A QBI Deduction Limitation
Section 199A generally allows owners of pass-through entities to deduct 20 percent of the owner’s QBI earned in a qualified trade or business.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 13, 2025
Aprio Aims to Enter Legal Industry by Combining with Law Firm in Arizona
The top 30 accounting firm is planning to merge with Scottsdale, AZ-based boutique business law firm Radix Law this spring to form the Arizona law firm Aprio Legal, a move that could set off a wave of other CPA firms entering an industry that was once considered off limits.
Auditing February 13, 2025
PCAOB Checks Auditors’ Knowledge on New Quality Control Standard
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has posted a new series of knowledge checks designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of important aspects of the regulator's new quality control standard, QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Taxes February 13, 2025
New IRS Guidance on Cryptocurrency Complicates Reporting But Includes Temporary Safe Harbor
With cryptocurrency's increase in popularity, the IRS has introduced some complicated reporting requirements to ensure compliance with U.S. tax laws.
Firm Management February 13, 2025
Bluebook Raises $3M to Build AI Agents for Accounting Firms with Pre-Seed Led by EQT Ventures
The software consolidates globally applicable accounting principles into a central repository of knowledge, serving as a pivotal platform for the collection and analysis of crucial financial data.
Artificial Intelligence February 13, 2025
Sage Intacct Adds AI Tools and Features to Boost Finance Teams
These latest enhancements help finance teams save time, get trusted insights faster, and focus on growth by simplifying compliance, enhancing decision-making, and improving operational efficiency.
Firm Management February 13, 2025
Gartner Survey Shows Majority of CFOs Plan to Boost Technology Budgets in 2025
Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical disruption, CFOs are planning significant technology budget increases, viewing digital investments as crucial for growth and efficiency, according to Gartner, Inc.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 13, 2025
KSDT CPA Merges in Colbert & Boue in Florida
Miami-based KSDT CPA is merging with Colbert & Boue, an accounting firm based in Coral Gables, FL, a move that strengthens the top 200 firm's presence in Miami-Dade County and marks the opening of its fourth South Florida office.
ESG February 13, 2025
2025 ESG Health Check: What CFOs Need to Know
Here are a few key items that CFOs need to answer as they health check their ESG oversight capabilities and seek to make sure that their organizations can meet these challenges in 2025 and for years to come.
Payroll February 12, 2025
Federal Judge Allows Trump’s Worker Buyout Offer to Go Ahead
A U.S. judge in Boston said Wednesday that Donald Trump’s buyout offer for federal employees can advance because the labor unions challenging the program don’t have standing in the case.
AICPA February 12, 2025
AICPA Thanks Ways and Means Committee for Approving Endorsed Legislation
The AICPA has long supported the proposals and will continue to work to advance comprehensive proposals that enhance Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations and improve the taxpayer experience.