Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Taxes February 16, 2024
Michigan Gets IRS Tax Extension to June 17 Due to Storms
Currently, this includes Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties. Individuals and households that reside or have a business in these localities qualify for tax relief.
Technology February 16, 2024
InsightSoftware Sees 5 Year Growth Rate of 425 Percent
In the last twelve months, it brought several new critical solutions to market to eliminate manual tasks, address skilled labor shortages, and boost productivity for organizations.
Small Business February 15, 2024
Retail Sales Down for January, But Up Year-Over-Year
The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in January were down 0.8% from December but up 0.6% year over year. That compared with increases of 0.4% month over month and 5.3% year over year in December.
Accounting February 15, 2024
LeaseQuery Rebrands as FinQuery
FinQuery’s unified platform for contract and spend intelligence enables companies to manage, account, optimize, budget and forecast these major areas of spend.
Accounting Standards February 15, 2024
AICPA Wants BOI Rule Suspended
Despite the AICPA’s extensive efforts, in coordination with many other stakeholders, to inform small businesses of their new obligations concerning BOI reporting, many remain broadly unaware of their reporting requirement.
Taxes February 15, 2024
Filed Tax Returns Are Down 19% So Far This Filing Season—But There’s a Reason Why, IRS Says
The IRS released a slew of early tax season 2024 stats last week, calling it “a strong start to filing season, with all systems running well.”
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Taxes February 15, 2024
AICPA Recommends Foreign-Owned U.S. Disregarded Entities be Allowed to E-File Form 5472
Sending U.S. tax filings via the mail from overseas to the IRS can be a complex procedure, particularly if the sender wishes to get a proof of mailing.
Taxes February 15, 2024
7 Warning Signs of an Incorrect ERC Claim
The IRS listed several red flags of a questionable employee retention credit claim to help businesses resolve incorrect submissions.
Small Business February 15, 2024
Xero and Mazars Partner for SMB Accounting
The Xero Global Partner status recognizes global agreements with large accounting firms, networks or associations and supports deeper utilization of Xero globally.
Accounting February 15, 2024
The AI Feeding Frenzy Continues
My co-presenter for The Accounting Technology Lab, Brian Tankersley, and I noted a variety of AI concepts at each event. While AI integration and models are immature, the few benefits being delivered are real. Continue to look for new product features that include AI technology in 2024, but buyers should continue to be cautious.
Accounting February 15, 2024
Digital Asset Risk and Regulatory Compliance Outlook for 2024
Looking at the next 12 months, nearly one-quarter (24.7%) of respondents believe that the number and size of digital asset risks their organizations must manage will increase.
Small Business February 14, 2024
U.S. Exports to Cuba Increased in 2023
Exports of food and other goods from the United States were up last year thanks to an explosion of trade involving private small and medium enterprises on the island.