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.
Technology June 16, 2025
The Cyber Saga Continues: Protect Your Firm from First-Party and Third-Party Cyber Exposures
Relying on only one type of cyber insurance that may be limited to either first- or third-party coverage may leave businesses exposed to significant financial and legal risks.
Auditing June 13, 2025
PCAOB Docks Heaton & Co. $35K, Partner $25K for Multiple Audit Failures
The Utah-based firm and its founder/partner Kristofer Heaton were fined on June 12 for audit documentation, engagement quality review, and quality control failures involving five audits.
Accounting June 13, 2025
AICPA Submits Recommendations for 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan
The recommendations come from the AICPA’s Tax Technical Resource Panels and cover 10 areas, including corporations/shareholders, employee benefits, and exempt organizations.
Payroll June 13, 2025
10 States Where People Have the Highest Incomes
WalletHub set out to find the states where people make the most money by analyzing the average annual income of the top 5% of each state, the average income of the bottom 20%, and the median income for all residents.
Payroll June 13, 2025
Layoff Fears Leave 1 in 3 U.S. Workers Scared to Use PTO
Rising job insecurity is reshaping how Americans are approaching vacations this summer, as 29% of workers say recent layoffs or fear of job loss have made them hesitant to take time off for fun in the sun, according to a new report.
Firm Management June 13, 2025
KPMG Elects Will Williams as Next Americas Region Chair
Williams, vice chair of operations for the U.S. Big Four firm, will take over as chair of KPMG's Americas region on July 1, succeeding Paul Knopp, who has held the position since 2020.
Firm Management June 13, 2025
Two More Accounting Firms Join Ascend Platform
San Luis Obispo, CA-based Glenn Burdette and Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, which has offices in Pensacola and Tampa, FL, were the latest to join Ascend on June 1.
Accounting June 12, 2025
What to Do When the Future Looks Scary (Again)
Your team, clients and community look to you for guidance. So let’s revisit that advice and update it for the here and now.
Small Business June 12, 2025
Accountants’ Recent Pessimism Driven by Economic and Policy Uncertainty
A new report released on June 11 by Avalara reveals a steep decline in optimism among U.S. accountants who advise small and midsized businesses.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast June 12, 2025
Review of Microsoft Forms – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – June 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, review Microsoft Forms, which lets users create and share online surveys, quizzes, polls, and forms.
IRS June 12, 2025
Tax Industry Groups Urge Treasury to Prioritize IRS Stability
A coalition representing tax professionals urged the Treasury Department in a letter to take immediate steps to preserve core IRS functions—for both taxpayers and practitioners—amid workforce reductions at the tax agency.
Technology June 12, 2025
Aiden Now Fully Transactable in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Aiden's availability in the Azure Marketplace enables customers to use this pre-approved budget to purchase Aiden directly, at a discount.