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 January 26, 2024
Florida Tax Preparer Gets Prison for False Returns and Online Romance Scam
Between 2015 and 2020, Coates claimed $228,788 in tax refunds on her individual federal income tax returns by falsely reporting that taxes had been withheld from her income and had been paid to the IRS.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast January 26, 2024
The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast: CES Jan. 2024 Innovation Awards
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, offer their take on the best technologies at CES 2024 in Las Vegas in January.
Taxes January 26, 2024
IRS-CI to Host ERC Seminars for Tax Professionals
The sessions held in February aim to ensure that tax professionals have the latest ERC information and understand ERC eligibility criteria.
Firm Management January 26, 2024
Aprio Promotes 11 to Partner
The top 30 accounting firm unveiled its newest partner class for 2024 on Jan. 24, which includes nine men and two women.
Accounting January 25, 2024
HubSync Launches New R&D Tax Credit System for CPAs
The R&D Tax Credit product reduces the time and resources required to compile supporting data and documentation for these claims.
Firm Management January 25, 2024
Armanino Admits 16 New Partners in Its 2024 Class
The top 20 accounting firm unveiled its newest class of leaders this week, half of whom are women.
Firm Management January 25, 2024
Grant Thornton Names Alley-Oop Kids as Purple Paladin
As part of the program, Grant Thornton provides funding, business advice and volunteer support, while also helping nonprofits raise awareness of their work and mission.
Payroll January 25, 2024
84% of U.S. Employers Plan to Change Leave Programs in Next Two Years
Attraction and retention strategies are the top driver for making changes to paid leave, time off or disability programs, cited by almost three-quarters (73%) of employers that have made or plan to make changes to their leave programs.
Small Business January 24, 2024
Don’t Let Retirement Tax Benefits Pass By Your Business Clients
Tax professionals have the opportunity to help reduce their business clients’ taxes by recognizing the opportunity for a retirement plan.
Taxes January 24, 2024
Jan. 31 Deadline Nears For Some Enrolled Agents to Maintain Their Status
EAs with a Social Security number ending in 7, 8, or 9 must renew their status by Jan. 31 before their current enrollment expires March 31.
Payroll January 24, 2024
Less than Half of Americans Can Afford a $1,000 Emergency Expense
When asked how a sudden loss in income or employment would impact their finances, nearly two-thirds (66%) are worried they would not be able to cover their immediate living expenses over the next month.
Firm Management January 24, 2024
4 Staffing Tips for Firms to Strengthen Their Future Positioning
CPA firm leaders can take four critical steps this year that will help them shoulder through issues like the current talent shortage, while positioning for what’s next.