Accounting February 28, 2026
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January 6, 2025
D.C. Accountant Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud and Tax Crimes
Timothy Trifilo did not file federal income tax returns or pay all the taxes that he owed despite earning more than $7.7 million during that time.
Marketing January 6, 2025
RSM Launches New Ad Campaign Spotlighting Firm’s Growth
The campaign follows closely on the heels of the newly launched RSM Catamaran, innovative outsourced solutions designed to meet the complex needs of middle-market businesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
Aprio Enters Baltimore Market By Combining With Nardone, Pridgeon & Co.
The Atlanta-based top 30 accounting firm continues to make moves since obtaining private equity backing last summer, this time merging with Timonium, MD-based CPA firm Nardone, Pridgeon & Co.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
UHY Merges in Tama, Budaj & Raab, Botz Deal & Co.
The top 30 accounting firm is expanding its presence in its home state of Michigan, as well as in Missouri, by combining with two CPA firms, Tama, Budaj & Raab and Botz Deal & Co., effective Jan. 1.
Payroll January 6, 2025
CFPB Sues Vanderbilt Mortgage Over Loans for Manufactured Homes; Company Refutes Claims
Vanderbilt is a unit of Clayton Homes, Inc., which is the largest manufactured home builder in the U.S. and a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 6, 2025
Yeo & Yeo Launches HR Advisory Solutions Business After Acquisition
The top 200 accounting firm has acquired Amy Cell Talent, a provider of human resources services, and rebranded it Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions, with Amy Cell assuming the role of president.
Accounting January 6, 2025
2024’s Economy Lays the Groundwork for a Steady 2025
As we look to 2025, the small business economy is on track to support these businesses and provide additional opportunities for growth. However, uncertainties remain.
Accounting January 3, 2025
Man Who Carried Out Deadly New Orleans Terrorist Attack Worked at Deloitte
Shamsud-Din Jabbar joined the Big Four firm in 2021, according to a statement from Deloitte, and was working as a senior solution specialist. He also had previously worked at EY after his service in the U.S. Army concluded.
Accounting Standards January 3, 2025
FASB Seeks Input on Future Standard-Setting Agenda Priorities
The Financial Accounting Standards Board published an invitation to comment on Jan. 3 that gives stakeholders the opportunity to provide feedback on the board's future standard-setting agenda.
Auditing January 3, 2025
SEC Approves New PCAOB Procedure That Revokes Delinquent Firms’ Registrations
Under the new rules, the PCAOB can address situations in which a registered firm has ceased to exist, is nonoperational, or no longer wishes to remain registered, as demonstrated by its failures to file annual reports via PCAOB Form 2 and pay annual fees for at least two consecutive reporting years.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 3, 2025
Aprio Acquires Two Chicago-Area Accounting Firms
The top 30 accounting firm has expanded into the Chicago market after acquiring CPA firm KRD Ltd., which has offices in Chicago and Schaumburg, IL, as well as Burkett & Beattie, a CPA firm based in Libertyville, IL.
Firm Management January 3, 2025
RSM US Adds 84 New Partners and Principals for 2025
Jan. 2 was a big day at top five accounting firm RSM US, as its new partner and principal class of 2025 was officially announced.