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.
Accounting January 10, 2025
ABUKAI to Assist with Expense Tracking for Disaster Relief
ABUKAI, a provider of expense management solutions, is offering people who have suffered from the January 2025 California wildfires a free one-year ABUKAI Individual Account.
Advisory January 10, 2025
Breaking the Burnout Cycle
We've normalized burnout in accounting for too long. We brush it off as an inevitable part of the profession, hiding behind phrases like, "It's just busy season" or "that's public accounting for you."
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast January 9, 2025
Review of Intuit Enterprise Suite – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Jan. 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, review Intuit Enterprise Suite, designed for businesses focused on growth, providing one scalable, integrated solution that decreases manual, repetitive tasks with streamlined processes, boosts productivity through powerful automation, and unlocks actionable insights for faster decision making.
Taxes January 9, 2025
2025 Tax Refunds: When Can You Get Your Refund? Date Estimate
Everybody hates the IRS, but many of us love getting a tax refund! Find out when you can expect to get your refund if you file early. Even without a refund loan, you can usually get your refund in 2-3 weeks.
Accounting January 9, 2025
FAF Looks to Fill Key Leadership, Advisory Roles
The open positions include chair and members of the Financial Accounting Foundation board of trustees, FAF executive director, a Financial Accounting Standards Board member, and chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council.
Accounting January 9, 2025
Nation Pauses for Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter
The tradition has been held for presidents since the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but has also been observed for other nationally respected leaders, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 9, 2025
BDO USA Adds Blue Beyond Consulting in California
The top 10 accounting firm said Thursday it will be adding 48 professionals to its management consulting practice from Blue Beyond Consulting, a San Francisco-based firm focused on the people side of business, in a merger that is expected to close on March 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions January 9, 2025
EisnerAmper Combines with HDA Accounting Group in Colorado
The top 20 accounting firm is merging in HDA Accounting Group, a Greenwood Village, CO-based firm that specializes in services exclusively to dental practices, in a deal expected to close in early 2025.
Technology January 9, 2025
Ramp Rolls Out Integration with Workday Financial Management
The integration, announced on Jan. 9, streamlines and automates accounting processes to help shared customers close the books more quickly and accurately.
Firm Management January 8, 2025
Grant Thornton CEO Seth Siegel Leaves Post
Siegel, who has been CEO of Grant Thornton since August 2022, announced on LinkedIn Wednesday that he was stepping down from his post and will transition to a senior advisor role with the firm.
Taxes January 8, 2025
IRS Free File System Opens Jan. 10, Allowing Some to Pre-File Tax Returns
The early availability of the IRS Free File online systems will allow taxpayers to prepare and file their returns before the IRS officially starts accepting them, but they will then be already electronically in line when processing begins.
Taxes January 8, 2025
Taxpayer Advocate: IRS Has Improved Taxpayer Services, But Delays in ERC Claims and Identity Theft Assistance Still a Concern
In her latest annual report to Congress, National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins praised the IRS for a much-improved taxpayer experience but also highlighted several ongoing challenges at the tax agency.