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 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.
Small Business January 3, 2025
More Americans Moving Into Southern States, U-Haul Data Shows
The trend of southern states netting larger numbers of one-way U-Haul customers continued during 2024, with South Carolina topping the U-Haul Growth Index for the first time. Texas, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee round out the five leading growth states.
Accounting January 3, 2025
Grant Thornton’s U.S. and Ireland Entities to Create Global Platform
The new platform of roughly 12,000 professionals will include a united Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent audit practices.
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.