Payroll May 7, 2026
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Creep Up After Falling Near Decades Low
Initial claims rose by 10,000 to 200,000 in the week ended May 2, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Auditing March 4, 2024
How Auditors Are Seizing the Day with Artificial Intelligence
AI creates an opportunity as accountants can more readily gain access to the data they need, enabling them to shift their focus to professional judgment and using their experience to analyze and examine information.
Accounting March 4, 2024
Accountants Make Errors at Work—Just Like Everyone Else
But a recent survey from Gartner revealed that staff acceptance of new technology dramatically reduces error rates.
Accounting March 4, 2024
Embracing AI, Automation and Other New Tech Is Necessary for Successful Firms
Those willing to embrace change, adapt their strategies, and invest in the future are set to transform their services and client experiences in ways we're just beginning to imagine.
Payroll March 4, 2024
There Are 340,000 Fewer Accountants—and Companies Are Paying the Price
The dwindling numbers of CPAs is at a crisis level, but starting salaries are still too low to tempt more people into the field.
Taxes March 4, 2024
Biden Will Push Higher Taxes For the Wealthy in State of the Union
Biden's vow to raise taxes on the rich, which he expects to make during his speech on Thursday, faces obstacles in Congress.
Accounting March 1, 2024
FAF Wants to Know How the Private Company Council Can Be More Effective
As part of its effectiveness review of the PCC, the Financial Accounting Foundation is soliciting feedback from stakeholders.
Payroll February 29, 2024
Gratitude is Better Than a Pay Raise for 55% of U.S. Workers, Survey Finds
A majority of employees would prefer personalized forms of appreciation over a bump in pay (52%) or a promotion (28%).
Taxes February 29, 2024
March 1 Tax Deadline Nears for Many Farmers, Fisherman
Only taxpayers that have paid their estimated tax payments by Jan. 16 can file by the regular April 15 deadline and avoid penalties.
SEC February 28, 2024
SEC Upped the Ante on Enforcement for Accounting and Auditing in FY 2023
The SEC disclosed 83 accounting and auditing enforcement actions in FY 2023, up 22% from the previous fiscal year.
Auditing February 28, 2024
PCAOB Registration Isn’t a Seal of Approval, Regulator Tells Audit Firms
A proposed rule would limit how audit firms tout their PCAOB registration in marketing to clients and potential clients.
Firm Management February 28, 2024
Draffin Tucker Joins Forces With Baldwin & Associates
The top 300 accounting firm based in Albany, GA, has expanded into South Carolina by merging in Baldwin & Associates.
Firm Management February 28, 2024
It’s Time to Rethink Current Practices for CPA Firm Talent Management
The tips outlined in this article can help you modernize your talent management strategies so that your CPA firm can stand out as an employer of choice and become more strategic and proactive with its hiring and staffing practices.