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.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 23, 2024
Platform Accounting Group Expands in Midwest
Platform Accounting Group announced two more firms have joined the group. Based in Indiana and Illinois, the additions expand Platform’s presence to the Midwest. Twelve firms have joined Platform this year, with a few more anticipated to join in January.
Payroll December 23, 2024
Millions to Get Bigger Social Security Checks After Bipartisan Bill Passes
If signed by the president before the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, the law would boost Social Security payments to more than 2 million beneficiaries, according to the Congressional Research Service.
Firm Management December 23, 2024
Does Your Firm Have a Data Strategy?
Data is at the core of incorporating AI and automation into your firm’s workflows. Without a deliberate data strategy, these initiatives can fall short.
Firm Management December 23, 2024
The Return to Work Controversy: What’s the Right Decision for Your Accounting Firm?
If you’ve settled into a hybrid environment, you may hear some backlash, but you may also have some excited staff members who enjoy being in the office.
Firm Management December 23, 2024
HubSync Releases 2024 Product Enhancements & New Features
HubSync Co. has announced several new enhancements to its product suite. These new features focus on how firms manage tax and accounting processes, leveraging cutting-edge AI and user-centric design.
Accounting Standards December 22, 2024
IASB Updates Accounting Standards for Nature-Dependent Electricity Contracts
Nature-dependent electricity contracts help companies to secure their electricity supply from sources such as wind and solar power.
Taxes December 22, 2024
IRS to Issue Special Payments to 1 Million Taxpayers
The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to issue automatic payments later this month to eligible people who did not claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.
December 22, 2024
Trump Demands Lower Fees for Use of Panama Canal or Its Return to U.S. Control
President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the Panama Canal is charging “exorbitant prices and rates of passage” on U.S. naval and merchant ships.
Accounting December 21, 2024
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown: Bill Includes Farm Aid, Disaster Funds
The Senate cleared a stopgap funding extension early Saturday shortly after a midnight deadline, staving off a partial government shutdown and ending days of gridlock over a package whose contents seemed to change by the hour.
Firm Management December 20, 2024
PKF O’Connor Davies Opens New Office in Fort Lauderdale
The office’s numerous amenities, including a designated meeting space and café, further enable the organization’s client-centric focus and strengthen its ability to serve as a trusted, valued advisor.
Accounting December 19, 2024
2024 Ensuring Success Online CPE Conference Draws Thousands of Attendees
The event is free for professionals, thanks to the sponsorship of several leading accounting and tax technology providers. All sessions are NASBA certified for CPE credit, and some sessions are IRS certified for CE credit.
Taxes December 19, 2024
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate to 70 Cents Per Mile in 2025
The optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025, while the mileage rates for vehicles used for other purposes will remain unchanged from 2024.