AICPA October 29, 2026
AICPA Proposes Update of SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria to Enhance the Relevance, Usability and Value of CPAs’ Reports
The AICPA’s SOC 2 Working Group is seeking public comment on the exposure draft through Jan. 15, 2027.
Small Business January 30, 2024
U.S. Sales Tax Rate Changes Hit 10-Year High
In 2023, businesses faced 444 sales tax rate changes spanning state, county, city and district jurisdictions, marking a 17% rise from last year's combined rate changes. This surpasses the former record of 412 rate changes witnessed in 2017.
Auditing January 30, 2024
SEC Sues Marcum Assurance Partner Over Numerous Audit Violations
Edward Hackert is accused of improper conduct by repeatedly not following U.S. auditing standards over a 10-year period.
Firm Management January 30, 2024
NDH Advisors Acquires Houston CPA Firm Jain & Jain
The transaction is Chicago-based NDH Advisors' second in as many months after acquiring Stratus Group last November.
Auditing January 29, 2024
PCAOB Doles Out $590,000 in Fines to Haynie & Co., Four Partners
The top 100 firm and two current and two former partners were sanctioned for subpar auditing and quality control failures.
Small Business January 29, 2024
Valentine’s Day Retail Sales Expected to Set Record
The top gifts include candy (57%), greeting cards (40%), flowers (39%), an evening out (32%), jewelry (22%), clothing (21%) and gift cards (19%).
Taxes January 29, 2024
IRS Chief Gives a Shout-Out to Tax Professionals as 2024 Filing Season Begins
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel had a message today for all tax professionals as they embark on another filing season: Thank you.
Taxes January 29, 2024
IRS Starts Accepting Returns and Extends Hours at Tax Assistance Centers
2024 Tax Refund Calendar: How to Estimate When You May Receive Your Refund.
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.