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.
AICPA January 2, 2025
AICPA Requests Guidance Related to Partial Exclusion for Gain from Certain Small Business Stock
Section 1202 was enacted as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 as an incentive for taxpayers to start and/or invest in certain small businesses.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast January 2, 2025
Review of Apxium – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2025
Brian Tankersley, CPA, and Randy Johnston review Apxium, a system that automates the accounts receivable process and compliance work for accounting firms.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 2, 2025
Thomson Reuters Acquires SafeSend in $600 Million Deal
"Becoming a part of Thomson Reuters will enable us to accelerate product development efforts and realize our shared vision of an end-to-end tax workflow solution," said Steve Dusablon, who founded SafeSend with Andrew Hatfield in 2008.
Taxes January 2, 2025
Nine States Cut Individual Income Taxes on Jan. 1
Seven of the states that are lowering their individual income taxes in 2025 have legislatures that are controlled by Republicans, as well as Republican governors.
Auditing January 2, 2025
Average Audit Fees Rose 6.4% in 2023, Report Finds
Average audit fees increased by 6.4% in 2023—from $2.83 million in 2022 to $3.01 million the following year—according to the 15th Annual Audit Fee Survey and Insights Report from the Financial Education & Research Foundation.
Income Tax December 31, 2024
2025 Tax Refund Dates – Where’s My Refund, And When Will I Get It?
Depending on when taxpayers file their returns, they can often receive their federal tax refund payment (check or direct deposit) within 10-21 days.
Firm Management December 31, 2024
Professionals on the Move – Year-End 2024
Professionals on the move is a recap of recent promotions, hiring, and other staffing announcements from across the profession.
Taxes December 31, 2024
Harnessing Data for Better Tax Projections
Accurate projections aren’t just about staying compliant with the law. They’re about giving clients the confidence to make smarter decisions.
Technology December 30, 2024
Employer.com Set to Acquire Bench Accounting
The move comes days after Bench left thousands of its customers scrambling before year end and with the 2025 tax season right around the corner by announcing Dec. 27 it was shutting down.
Small Business December 30, 2024
Pending Home Sales Moved Up 2.2% in November, Fourth Straight Month of Increases
The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) – a forward-looking indicator of home sales based on contract signings – advanced 2.2% to 79.0 in November.
Small Business December 30, 2024
U.S. Consumer Confidence Pulled Back in December
December’s fall in confidence was led by consumers over 35 years old; consumers under 35 became more confident.
Payroll December 30, 2024
U.S. Salary Budgets Expected to Remain Static in 2025
Despite a conservative outlook for 2025, salary increases remain at a healthy rate by historic standards and amid higher total payroll expenses (which include salaries, bonuses, variable pay and benefit costs).