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.
Small Business February 27, 2025
National Weather Service, NOAA Layoffs Hit Hundreds of Federal Workers
Hundreds of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and National Weather Service employees were laid off Thursday in the latest round of federal workforce cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Accounting February 27, 2025
GASB Says Fair Value Standard Achieved Objectives
A post-implementation review report released on Feb. 26 concluded the Governmental Accounting Standards Board's fair value measurement standard—Statement No. 72, Fair Value Measurement and Application—has met its objectives.
Auditing February 27, 2025
PCAOB Quizzes Auditors on New Confirmation Standard
This latest knowledge check, or informal quiz, highlights various aspects of the new confirmation standard, which was approved by the PCAOB in September 2023.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 27, 2025
Baker Tilly Set to Buy Hayflich CPAs in West Virginia
The top 10 accounting firm is planning to expand its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region saying Thursday it's intending to acquire Huntington, WV-based Hayflich CPAs.
Auditing February 27, 2025
Being Uncooperative During an Inspection Lands Audit Firm Partner in Hot Water With the PCAOB
Natalie Murphy, a now former audit partner at Heaton & Co., was censured and fined $50,000 by the Public Company Accounting Standards Board for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards, including failing to cooperate with an inspection.
Auditing February 26, 2025
PCAOB Cranked Up Enforcement Activity in 2024
Total monetary penalties levied by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board set a new record for the third consecutive year in 2024 as the number of enforcement actions reached levels not seen since 2017, according to a new report released on Feb. 26 by Cornerstone Research.
Small Business February 26, 2025
Tariff on Aluminum Expected to Pinch Craft Brewers, Cause Consumer Price Increase
Beyond malt, hops, yeast and water, aluminum is a key ingredient in the manufacturing process, used to make the cans for most of the craft beer sold at retail.
Accounting February 26, 2025
Gusto Releases New Compliance Solution for Small Businesses
The payroll solutions provider has introduced Gusto Compliance, a product designed to help small business owners know what steps they need to take to maintain compliance with common regulatory requirements.
Financial Reporting February 26, 2025
insightsoftware Launches AI Suite for CFO Office
The company says the Lineos system features work together to simplify processes, enabling finance teams to shift focus from managing data to driving insights and delivering value.
Accounting February 26, 2025
Federal Government Buildings to Turn Off Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Federal buildings across the U.S. have been ordered to shut off electric-vehicle chargers, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Donald Trump’s first months in office.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Administration to Offer ‘Gold Card’ Visas to Immigrants Who Invest $5 Million or More in U.S.
President Donald Trump said he is starting a program to offer residency and a path to citizenship to investors who pay $5 million, offering a new avenue for legal immigration even as he carries out a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Consumer Confidence Dropped Sharply in February
February's fall in confidence was shared across all age groups but was deepest for consumers between 35 and 55 years old. The decline was also broad-based among income group.