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.
Technology December 4, 2025
Manual Processes Still Prevalent in Accounts Payable as 1099 Season Nears, Avalara Report Says
As the 1099 filing season approaches, rising form volumes, shifting IRS requirements, and tighter audit scrutiny are colliding with outdated, manual processes—leaving accounts payable teams stretched thin and exposed to risk.
Accounting December 4, 2025
While Not Thrilled About the Economy, CPA Business Execs Are More Optimistic About Their Own Companies’ Outlook in Q4
CPA business leaders cited domestic economic conditions and inflation as their top concerns, while tariff-related uncertainty eased compared with last quarter, according to the Q4 AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Philadelphia Officials Try to Close Tax Loophole That Allows Refunds for People Who Steal Homes
Due to a loophole in current city law, thieves who forge deeds and steal homes can request a refund of the realty transfer taxes they paid to commit their crimes.
Taxes December 4, 2025
Scott Bessent Under Consideration to Also Lead National Economic Council
The National Economic Council works on all economic issues out of the White House including taxes, health care and energy and serves as a key policy coordinator for those ideas and plans across the federal government.
Technology December 4, 2025
AuditFile Launches New QualityLink Solution for CPA Firms
QualityLink is an integrated, AI-driven solution designed to help CPA firms comply with the full suite of quality management standards: AICPA Statement on Quality Management Standards No. 1 and AICPA SQMS No. 2, as well as International Standard on Quality Management 1 and ISQM 2.
Taxes December 3, 2025
IRS Urges Americans to Take These Steps Before Upcoming Tax Season Begins
The IRS says planning early is extra important this year because of major changes, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which can significantly affect federal taxes, credits and deductions.
Payroll December 3, 2025
Bipartisan Senate Duo Seeks Corporate Support for ‘Trump Accounts’
Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Cory Booker, D-N.J., teamed up on a letter sent to Fortune 1000 chief executives on Dec. 1 encouraging their companies to contribute to the new investment accounts created for young children.
Mergers and Acquisitions December 3, 2025
Brown Edwards Acquires Shelton & Co. CPAs in Virginia
The top 100 accounting firm announced Dec. 2 that it has acquired Shelton & Co. CPAs, a Lynchburg, VA-based accounting practice that has served the construction industry for more than 30 years.
Technology December 3, 2025
5 Ways Hackers Use AI to Break Into Small Businesses—And How to Stop Them
A cybersecurity expert shares practical defense strategies for each attack type, stressing that employee training and affordable security tools can level the playing field.
Taxes December 3, 2025
Democratic Lawmakers and Veterans Groups Issue Warning Over Expiring ACA Tax Credits
Health insurance coverage for 267,000 veterans and their families will be at risk if tax credits that lower their premium costs under the Affordable Care Act are allowed to expire, Democratic lawmakers warned Tuesday.
Payroll December 3, 2025
IRS Gives Guidance on New Trump Accounts, IRA-Like Accounts for Children
The government will make a one-time $1,000 pilot contribution to the account of each child who is a U.S. citizen born on or after Jan. 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2028.
Accounting December 3, 2025
Former Accounting Exec Busted for Allegedly Cheating the IRS, Getting Paid Under the Table
Stephen Hochberg, 77, who was an accounting and real estate executive in Sudbury, MA, was recently charged by the feds and has agreed to plead guilty to perpetrating the multi-year scheme.