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.
Firm Management October 1, 2025
How to Tackle Quiet Cracking in Accounting
Coined as ‘quiet cracking,' the latest workforce trend is the idea of a worker’s persistent unhappiness in the workplace, leading to disengagement, poor performance and a desire to quit.
Taxes October 1, 2025
IRS Appeals Office Rolls Out Post-Appeals Mediation Pilot Program
The IRS said on Oct. 1 that the Independent Office of Appeals has launched a two-year pilot program to increase awareness of post-appeals mediation, as well as to make it a more attractive option to taxpayers.
Firm Management October 1, 2025
Deloitte Tops $70 Billion in Global Revenue
The Big Four firm announced Sept. 30 that its global revenue was $70.5 billion for the 2025 financial year that ended May 31, a 4.8% increase in local currency terms and 4.9% increase in U.S. dollar terms from its previous year's haul of $67.2 billion.
Firm Management October 1, 2025
BDO USA Welcomes Principal Class of 59 Professionals
BDO USA, one of the nation's largest accounting and advisory firms, has promoted 59 professionals to principal, effective October 1.
Technology October 1, 2025
Deloitte Launches In-House AI Learning Assistant
Deloitte has launched Scout, an AI-driven learning assistant designed to personalize professional development and advance how Deloitte US professionals learn and grow, the Big Four accounting firm announced Oct. 1.
Technology October 1, 2025
Digits Unveils Firm-Specific AI Models, New Accountant Partner Program
Available exclusively through the new Digits Accountant Partner Program, Firm Models was designed to adapt to each accounting practice, learning continuously from client data, staff workflows, and firm-specific processes to maximize automation accuracy.
Technology October 1, 2025
Ignition Launches AI Price Insights to Use AI for Accounting Firm Pricing Strategies
AI-powered Price Insights are embedded directly into the Ignition proposal workflow, enabling firms to optimize pricing for services as they build client agreements.
Taxes September 30, 2025
Government Shutdown In Effect: Some Agencies to Close, But IRS to Stay Open, For Now
Under the plan, the Treasury Department would shift funding the IRS received from the Inflation Reduction Act into the taxing agency's operational budget.
Advisory September 30, 2025
How Will the Government Shutdown Affect the Stock Market?
U.S investors were cautious on Tuesday, with stock futures tied to the Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq all dipping slightly as the looming U.S. government shutdown dominated most news coverage and investor concerns.
IRS September 30, 2025
Treasury Department Lays Out IRS Contingency Plan as Shutdown Nears
If lawmakers can't agree to a last-minute deal to keep the federal government open beyond Tuesday evening, the plan says the IRS would tap into funding from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to keep its entire workforce working for a period of five business days.
Accounting September 30, 2025
FASB Aims to Update Guidance on Paid-in-Kind Dividends
The Financial Accounting Standards Board is seeking comments on a proposed Accounting Standards Update that would provide guidance on how an issuer should initially measure paid-in-kind dividends on equity-classified preferred stock.
Payroll September 30, 2025
Will Social Security Payments Go Out if There’s a Government Shutdown?
The Social Security Administration which oversees benefits for millions of Americans is not immune to the furloughs but beneficiaries will continue to be paid on time.