Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Accounting December 24, 2024
State CPA Society News and Updates – Dec. 2024
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Accounting Standards December 23, 2024
FASB Invites Comments on Intangibles
The invitation to comment is intended to explore ways the FASB can improve this area of financial reporting, which includes the accounting for acquired and internally developed intangibles.
Taxes December 23, 2024
IRS Asks for Feedback on Draft Instructions for R&D Tax Credit Form 6765
The IRS on Dec. 20 released the draft Instructions for Form 6765, Credit for Increasing Research Activities, and is seeking feedback on proposed changes to the form, which is used by taxpayers to claim the research and development tax credit.
SEC December 23, 2024
Entergy Hit With $12 Million SEC Penalty for Violating Accounting Rules
The SEC alleged that Entergy had inaccurate controls when recording materials and supplies, despite employees and management consultants flagging the issue.
Accounting Standards December 22, 2024
IASB Updates Accounting Standards for Nature-Dependent Electricity Contracts
Nature-dependent electricity contracts help companies to secure their electricity supply from sources such as wind and solar power.
Accounting December 21, 2024
Congress Avoids Government Shutdown: Bill Includes Farm Aid, Disaster Funds
The Senate cleared a stopgap funding extension early Saturday shortly after a midnight deadline, staving off a partial government shutdown and ending days of gridlock over a package whose contents seemed to change by the hour.
Accounting December 19, 2024
2024 Ensuring Success Online CPE Conference Draws Thousands of Attendees
The event is free for professionals, thanks to the sponsorship of several leading accounting and tax technology providers. All sessions are NASBA certified for CPE credit, and some sessions are IRS certified for CE credit.
Taxes December 19, 2024
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate to 70 Cents Per Mile in 2025
The optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business will increase by 3 cents in 2025, while the mileage rates for vehicles used for other purposes will remain unchanged from 2024.
Financial Reporting December 19, 2024
AICPA Releases Statement Expressing Optimism of Possible Delay for BOI Reporting
Following the release of language in the proposed continuing resolution relating to the beneficial ownership information reporting requirement, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) released the following statement.
Auditing December 19, 2024
Ensuring Success 2024 Online Conference Wrap Up, Day 2 –
Thursday's free CPE session topics begin at 9am ET, and include Secure Act 2.0 effects on retirement, CAS, business license management, firm strategies, tax resolution, firm staffing, and marketing. Day two sessions start at 9am ET.
SEC December 18, 2024
SEC OKs PCAOB Budget for 2025
The 2025 PCAOB budget totals $399.7 million, and the accounting support fee totals $374.9 million, of which $346.1 million will be assessed on public company issuers and $28.8 million will be assessed on registered broker-dealers.
Technology December 18, 2024
Sikich Introduces Virtual Chief AI Officer Service
The Chicago-based professional services firm has launched its vCAIO service, a strategic solution providing organizations executive-level AI guidance without the overhead of a full-time hire.