Staffing May 7, 2026
What Top Accounting Firms Hire for in 2026: 5 Key Skills Defining the Next Generation of CPAs
As teams become more complex and technology-driven, project management is emerging as a critical skill beyond CPA training alone.
Firm Management December 4, 2024
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Merges in William E. Howe & Co.
The two Media, PA-based accounting firms struck a deal on Dec. 2, with the combined staff of BGA&F increasing to 70 employees.
Payroll December 4, 2024
Options Dwindling for Passing Social Security Fairness Act
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) wants to circumvent normal rules by skipping a key committee and going directly to a full Senate vote.
Taxes December 4, 2024
Trump’s Treasury Pick to Meet John Thune, Other Key Senators on Confirmation
Scott Bessent's nomination hasn't aroused public opposition from GOP senators like some of Donald Trump's other picks.
Payroll December 3, 2024
U.S. Job Openings Rose to 7.7 Million in October as Labor Demand Steadies
The advance in job openings was led nearly entirely by professional and business services, and accommodation and food services.
Taxes December 3, 2024
IRS Extends Deadline for Third-Party Payers to Resolve Incorrect ERC Claims
The IRS has extended the deadline for payroll companies and third-party payers to file a supplemental claim for their clients until Dec. 31.
Payroll December 3, 2024
Biden Seeks to End Subminimum Wage for Workers With Disabilities
The Labor Department said on Dec. 3 it's proposing to abolish below-minimum-wage pay for people with disabilities.
Accounting December 3, 2024
Trump’s Election Win Powers U.S. Business Sentiment to Highest Levels in Years
From factory floors to construction sites to farmlands, optimism in Fed regional surveys represents another chapter in the "Trump bump."
Sales Tax December 3, 2024
Thinking Twice About Sales Tax Holidays
State politicians love to proclaim temporary tax respites, but they rarely achieve their stated objective of boosting economic activity.
Firm Management December 3, 2024
UHY Receives Private Equity Funding From Summit Partners
The top 30 accounting firm said the deal with Summit is a significant milestone in its growth and strategic development.
Accounting Standards December 3, 2024
FASB Targets Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable, Contract Assets in Proposed ASU
The proposal addresses challenges with applying CECL to current AR and contract assets arising from revenue transactions.
Taxes December 3, 2024
Will the New GOP-Controlled Congress Give Parents a Bigger Tax Break?
Republicans and Democrats alike are eager to boost the child tax credit, but they've had trouble agreeing on the details.
Taxes December 3, 2024
IRS Tool Can Help You Estimate If Your Tax Withholdings Are Enough
The IRS Tax Withholding Estimator can help taxpayers make sure the correct amount of tax is withheld from their paychecks.