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.
Payroll February 8, 2024
Economist Expects Consumer Spending to Continue Growth in 2024, While Labor Markets Cool
What happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
Payroll February 8, 2024
Valentine’s Day Retail Spending to Hit Record $14 Billion
Money may not be able to buy you love, but Americans really do like to spend it on their loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Spending on the annual lover's day is expected to reach a record $14.2 billion in 2024
Technology February 8, 2024
How Accounting Firms Can Choose the Right Solutions for Automation Success
To alleviate accountants’ tedious—but essential—tasks, firms must adopt automation technology. Here are three things to consider.
Firm Management February 8, 2024
Baker Tilly International Achieves $5.2 Billion in Revenue; 11 Percent Annual Growth
Europe was the fastest-growing region at 17% in U.S. dollar terms, followed by Latin America (16%), North America (11%) and Asia-Pacific (3%).
Firm Management February 7, 2024
CPA Firms Kruggel Lawton and Cole Gavlas to Join Forces
The merger, which will become official on June 1, expands top 300 firm Kruggel Lawton's reach in southwest Michigan.
Small Business February 7, 2024
How Firms are Preparing for New 1099 Reporting Rule Deluge
Major upcoming changes to 1099 filing requirements make it more important than ever for firms to prepare their clients — and themselves — for increased workload and tight deadlines.
Taxes February 7, 2024
IRS Launches Hub for Employer-Provided Childcare Tax Credit
The new webpage gives information on the tax incentive for businesses that provide childcare services to their employees.
Income Tax February 7, 2024
AICPA Says FBAR Deadline Should Match Disaster Relief Deadline Extensions
The AICPA recommends that FinCEN adopt a policy of automatically granting FBAR filing postponements to coincide with the relief provided by the IRS when the IRS grants postponements
Small Business February 7, 2024
How Did Your 1099 Season Go? New E-Filing Rules Challenged Some in 2024
Due to changes in reporting requirements, the 2024 filings became a little more challenging: The years ahead may be even more so.
Taxes February 7, 2024
2024 Tax Refund Dates – Where’s My Refund, And When Will I Get It?
This article includes a handy reference chart taxpayers can use to estimate how soon they may get their income tax refund.
Taxes February 6, 2024
Treasury: IRS Could Collect $561 Billion in Revenue Thanks to Inflation Reduction Act
However, Treasury warned that if $20 billion is cut from the IRS’s funding allotment, it would reduce revenues by over $100 billion.
State and Local Taxes February 6, 2024
State and Local Tax (SALT) Predictions for 2024
The SALT professionals at Grant Thornton have compiled it's top predictions for what it expects to see in the coming year in this volatile space.