Small Business May 27, 2026
Why Finance Apps Still Miss SMB Summer Cash Flow Traps
A fintech expert explains why the use of standalone finance apps can still leave small businesses exposed to cash flow risks.
Small Business January 3, 2025
More Americans Moving Into Southern States, U-Haul Data Shows
The trend of southern states netting larger numbers of one-way U-Haul customers continued during 2024, with South Carolina topping the U-Haul Growth Index for the first time. Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee round out the five leading growth states.
Accounting January 3, 2025
Grant Thornton’s U.S. and Ireland Entities to Create Global Platform
The new platform of roughly 12,000 professionals will include a united Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent audit practices.
Accounting January 3, 2025
Remote and Stripe Partner for Contractor Payments in Cryptocurrency
The company said this gives companies a secure, near-instant alternative to compensate contract talent in the way that suits them best while Remote maintains compliance at home and abroad.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 2, 2025
Thomson Reuters Acquires SafeSend in $600 Million Deal
"Becoming a part of Thomson Reuters will enable us to accelerate product development efforts and realize our shared vision of an end-to-end tax workflow solution," said Steve Dusablon, who founded SafeSend with Andrew Hatfield in 2008.
Auditing January 2, 2025
Average Audit Fees Rose 6.4% in 2023, Report Finds
Average audit fees increased by 6.4% in 2023—from $2.83 million in 2022 to $3.01 million the following year—according to the 15th Annual Audit Fee Survey and Insights Report from the Financial Education & Research Foundation.
Accounting January 2, 2025
Accountant and His Wife Finish 50 Marathons in 50 States in Their 50s
Accountant Kelly Hayley and his wife, Shannah, of Plano, TX, lead a run club and started working toward their 50-state goal around five years ago. They finished their accomplishment in Baltimore on Oct. 19, 2024.
Accounting January 14, 2025
Archived Webcast – Amended Returns in Drake Software
This webinar is designed for accountants using QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software. Learn how Avalara integrates seamlessly with your existing tech stack, saving time, reducing costly errors, and hear firsthand from a firm that has supported clients through their tax compliance journey. Plus, earn CPE credit!
Technology December 30, 2024
Employer.com Set to Acquire Bench Accounting
The move comes days after Bench left thousands of its customers scrambling before year end and with the 2025 tax season right around the corner by announcing Dec. 27 it was shutting down.
Payroll December 30, 2024
Here Are the States Where Minimum Wage is Going Up in 2025
In 2025, more than 20 states will see minimum wage increases for hourly workers, though the federal minimum wage will remain $7.25—the same its been since 2009.
Small Business December 30, 2024
Pending Home Sales Moved Up 2.2% in November, Fourth Straight Month of Increases
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings – advanced 2.2% to 79.0 in November.
Small Business December 30, 2024
U.S. Consumer Confidence Pulled Back in December
December’s fall in confidence was led by consumers over 35 years old; consumers under 35 became more confident.
Small Business December 30, 2024
CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch for Illegally Opening Deposit Accounts for More than a Million Spark Delivery Drivers
Drivers had to follow a complex process to access their funds, and when they finally did, they faced further delays or fees if they needed to transfer the money they earned into an account of their choice.