Payroll October 30, 2026
5 Key Steps for the 2026 Year-End Payroll Close
The final payroll of 2026 may be weeks away, but many of the mistakes that can complicate year-end have already happened.
Payroll June 13, 2025
Layoff Fears Leave 1 in 3 U.S. Workers Scared to Use PTO
Rising job insecurity is reshaping how Americans are approaching vacations this summer, as 29% of workers say recent layoffs or fear of job loss have made them hesitant to take time off for fun in the sun, according to a new report.
Firm Management June 13, 2025
KPMG Elects Will Williams as Next Americas Region Chair
Williams, vice chair of operations for the U.S. Big Four firm, will take over as chair of KPMG's Americas region on July 1, succeeding Paul Knopp, who has held the position since 2020.
Firm Management June 13, 2025
Two More Accounting Firms Join Ascend Platform
San Luis Obispo, CA-based Glenn Burdette and Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund, which has offices in Pensacola and Tampa, FL, were the latest to join Ascend on June 1.
Accounting June 12, 2025
What to Do When the Future Looks Scary (Again)
Your team, clients and community look to you for guidance. So let’s revisit that advice and update it for the here and now.
Small Business June 12, 2025
Accountants’ Recent Pessimism Driven by Economic and Policy Uncertainty
A new report released on June 11 by Avalara reveals a steep decline in optimism among U.S. accountants who advise small and midsized businesses.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast June 12, 2025
Review of Microsoft Forms – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – June 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, review Microsoft Forms, which lets users create and share online surveys, quizzes, polls, and forms.
IRS June 12, 2025
Tax Industry Groups Urge Treasury to Prioritize IRS Stability
A coalition representing tax professionals urged the Treasury Department in a letter to take immediate steps to preserve core IRS functions—for both taxpayers and practitioners—amid workforce reductions at the tax agency.
Technology June 12, 2025
Aiden Now Fully Transactable in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Aiden's availability in the Azure Marketplace enables customers to use this pre-approved budget to purchase Aiden directly, at a discount.
Accounting June 12, 2025
AICPA and CIMA Upgrade CGMA Professional Qualification to Reflect the Expanding Role of Modern Finance
The new syllabus emphasizes the role of finance professionals as high-impact business partners who can harness technology and apply strategic and critical thinking to drive value.
Firm Management June 12, 2025
Smart Strategies to Drive Demand for Niche Accounting Services
How niche accounting firms use demand generation strategies to build awareness, grow revenue, gain visibility, and build a pipeline in their specialty market.
Accounting June 12, 2025
Vertex Joins Oracle’s Enhanced Partner Network Program
This enhanced collaboration with Oracle enables tax automation to be embedded within existing ERP workflows.
IRS June 11, 2025
Former IRS Chief Danny Werfel Joins Alliant Strategic Advisory Board
Danny Werfel, who served as IRS commissioner during the Biden administration, has joined the strategic advisory board of alliant, a Houston-based professional services and consulting firm formerly known as alliantgroup.