Technology February 9, 2026
Botkeeper is Closing Its Doors
In a statement posted on the Botkeeper website over the weekend, Enrico Palmerino wrote that the automated bookkeeping platform he founded in 2015 is shutting down.
Accounting January 23, 2025
NMI Teams with Biller Genie to Launch Bill Connect
Bill Connect provides integrated automated invoicing, payment acceptance, and reconciliation in popular accounting software SMBs use, such as QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero.
January 23, 2025
AICPA Comments on Proposed Corporate AMT Regulations
The AICPA’s comments focus on various aspects of the proposed regulations, including general concepts and methods and periods, international tax, passthrough, and mergers and acquisitions issues.
January 23, 2025
2025: When Can I File My Tax Return and Get My Tax Refund
Most Americans have pretty simple taxes: A job or two (form W-2), maybe a side gig (forms 1099 or 1099-NEC), some child tax credits, maybe a mortgage or a few minor additions. The chart below is for you.
Accounting Standards January 22, 2025
FASB Proposes Codification Improvements
The Financial Accounting Standards Board published a proposed Accounting Standards Update on Jan. 22 focused on targeted improvements to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
IRS January 22, 2025
Why Trump’s Executive Order Should Not Impact IRS Hiring During 2025 Filing Season, According to an AICPA VP
Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA vice president of tax policy and advocacy, wrote on LinkedIn Tuesday that President Donald Trump's executive order halting the hiring of federal workers poses "no concern" to the IRS as the agency has already brought seasonal workers aboard for the 2025 tax season, which begins on Jan. 27.
SEC January 22, 2025
Trump Taps Mark Uyeda as Acting SEC Chief
The Republican, who has served as an SEC commissioner since 2022, will hold down the fort while Trump's pick to succeed Gary Gensler as chair of the SEC, Paul Atkins, works his way through the Senate confirmation process.
Taxes January 22, 2025
Senators Accuse Treasury Nominee Bessent of Avoiding $900K in Employment Taxes
The Senators also claimed Bessent, "... avoided paying nearly $1 million in Medicare taxes on your hedge fund earnings over the course of three years by reporting on your tax returns that you were a “limited partner” ...
Technology January 22, 2025
CPAClub Launches AI-Powered CPAClub Coach
CPAClub Coach is an AI-powered advisor combined with live CPA expertise. Designed to bridge the talent gap in accounting, CPAClub Coach integrates artificial intelligence with live expert support, offering members personalized coaching and timely, standards-based guidance on both accounting and audit-related questions.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 21, 2025
CRI Joins Forces With Top 200 Firm CapinCrouse
The private equity-backed top 25 accounting firm has merged in Indianapolis-based CPA firm CapinCrouse, as of Jan. 17, in what is the largest deal in CRI's 28-year history.
Auditing January 21, 2025
PCAOB Puts Spotlight on Journal Entries in Latest ‘Audit Focus’
PCAOB staff continues to identify a large number of deficiencies related to the auditor’s examination of journal entries, the audit regulator said.
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Taxes January 21, 2025
AICPA Offers Strong Support for Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Postponing Federal Tax Deadlines for State-Declared Disasters
The current statute requires the IRS to wait for a federal disaster declaration, which cannot happen until after the disaster occurs, in order to grant deadline extensions.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.