AICPA October 29, 2026
AICPA Proposes Update of SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to Enhance the Relevance, Usability and Value of CPAs’ Reports
The AICPA’s SOC 2 Working Group is seeking public comment on the exposure draft through Jan. 15, 2027.
Accounting October 6, 2025
Diverse Communities Keep Corporate Accounting in Check, New Study Finds
A new international study has found that companies headquartered in more diverse communities are significantly less likely to manipulate their financial results.
Payroll October 6, 2025
Sage Acquires Criterion for Cloud Payroll and HCM
Sage says the move expands its AI-powered product ecosystem, unlocking new capabilities for finance and HR teams looking to automate, simplify, and scale.
Financial Reporting October 6, 2025
SAP Concur and Amex GBT Partner for Travel and Expense
A co-developed next-gen solution with AI at its core, Complete is intended to combine booking, servicing, payments and expensing into one experience.
AICPA October 6, 2025
AICPA News Roundup – Oct. 2025
AICPA News Roundup is a briefing on recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
Accounting October 6, 2025
Avalara Enhances Compliance with AVI Everywhere, MCP Servers, and AI Innovations
Avalara, Inc., a maker of agentic tax and compliance solutions for businesses, has released new enhancements in its enterprise compliance.
Advisory October 6, 2025
4 Tips for Borrowing Money from Friends or Family
It’s great to have people who care about you AND who have a bank balance. But before you pocket that extra cash, here are some tips that will put both you and your lender at ease regarding the loan.
Payroll October 3, 2025
U.S. Job Growth is Slowing Even Without Government Data to Show It
Even without a jobs report because of the shutdown, a number of private-sector indicators out in recent days pointed to sluggish hiring, limited layoffs, modest pay gains and easing demand for workers in September.
Firm Management October 3, 2025
WorkflowCon 2025 Offers Virtual Conference for Accountants
WorkflowCon is a free virtual conference dedicated to helping accounting and bookkeeping firm leaders improve their workflows, develop smarter teams and implement modern automation.
Technology October 3, 2025
Tipalti Secures $200 Million in Growth Financing for Finance AI
Tipalti has secured $200 million in growth financing from long-time partner Hercules Capital, Inc.. The financing will fuel Tipalti's continued investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and product innovation
AICPA October 3, 2025
AICPA Renews Call to Except All IRS Employees for Duration of Shutdown
The new tax law requires additional guidance to ensure compliance; without full staff, this guidance could be delayed, as we’ve seen during previous shutdowns.
Taxes October 3, 2025
IRS Posts Guidance on Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives for Rural Areas
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued new guidance Sept. 30 on qualified opportunity zone investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the tax-and-spending bill signed into law in July.
Payroll October 3, 2025
Here’s the Smartest Way to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges
A hiring expert reveals six strategic approaches to resigning that preserve professional relationships and future career opportunities.