Accounting February 6, 2026
AICPA News – Feb. 2026
AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs, the Association of International CPAs, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Payroll October 3, 2023
Public Accounting Starting Salaries Expected to Increase Nearly 4% in 2024
In its latest salary guide, Robert Half provides projected 2024 starting pay for eight positions: four in tax and four in audit.
Accounting October 3, 2023
Hundreds of Illinois CPAs Participate in Annual Day of Service
Hundreds of certified public accountants across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 14th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. 23, 2023, with others still planning activities later this fall.
Small Business October 3, 2023
AI Stats and Trends for Small Business Marketing
The small businesses who are currently using tools powered by AI overwhelmingly agree that it is making their businesses more successful. They are working more efficiently, saving money, improving customer experiences, and growing quicker.
Accounting October 2, 2023
Association for Accounting Marketing to Hold Virtual Conference Oct. 4
Emerge allows accounting growth professionals to network and collaborate with AAM’s chain of marketing, business development, and growth strategists.
Payroll October 2, 2023
Public Accounting Salaries Expected to Rise 4.9% in 2024
LHH Recruitment Solutions included pay projections for 11 roles, including partner, in its 2024 salary guide.
Accounting October 2, 2023
Sikich Acquires Technology Firm Four Leaf LLC
Four Leaf leverages modern Software as a Service and Platform as a Service solutions to help government entities maximize scalability and extensibility for their mission critical systems.
Small Business October 2, 2023
Social Media Impulse Buying Reaches $71 Billion in Last Year
Social media appears to be having a significant influence on consumer spending, as a new Bankrate report reveals that Americans spent $71 billion on impulse purchases of products they saw on a social media platform in the past year, with the average impulse buyer spending $754.
Small Business October 2, 2023
Retail Theft Totaled $112 Billion in 2022, Says NRF
Retailers reported that organized retail crime remains a significant concern due to heightened levels of violence. More than two-thirds (67%) of respondents said they were seeing even more violence ...
Taxes September 30, 2023
House and Senate Pass Last-Minute Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown
The Senate overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation Saturday to avoid a disruptive U.S. government shutdown, sending the bill to President Joe Biden for his expected signature just hours before a midnight deadline.
Accounting September 30, 2023
Government Shutdown Likely Averted with Last-Minute Temporary Spending Deal in House
The latest House stopgap bill passed with the support of 126 Republicans, while 90 GOP lawmakers voted “no.” Only one Democrat, Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., opposed it, over the omission of Ukraine aid.
Payroll September 30, 2023
Consumer Confidence Falls to a Four-Month Low in September
Dampened by a deteriorating outlook for the economy and labor market, consumer confidence dropped to its lowest since May.
Firm Management September 29, 2023
From Solo to Squad: Building a Team-Based Firm for Success
Many accountants begin as solopreneurs but eventually want a reliable team. So, how can you make this transition smoothly without overwhelming yourself or your clients?