Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Sales Tax September 30, 2025
Avalara Launches Agentic Tax and Compliance: AI Agents That Work for You
Avalara's platform combines trusted content, specialized language models, agentic middleware, and scalable infrastructure to deliver real-time compliance execution.
Taxes September 30, 2025
IRS Lowers PTIN Renewal Fee to $10
The fee tax professionals pay to renew or apply for a preparer tax identification number will be reduced from $11 to $10 starting in mid-October, the IRS said on Sept. 29.
Accounting September 30, 2025
FASB Issues Standard on Derivatives Scope Refinements
The ASU also clarifies the applicability of Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and its interaction with other Topics (including Topic 815 on derivatives and hedging and Topic 321 on equity securities).
Auditing September 30, 2025
PCAOB Underscores the Importance of Audit Research
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board hosted a two-day conference last week that highlighted economic research in topics of significance to the audit regulator’s mission.
Technology September 30, 2025
‘Shadow AI’ Habits Put Businesses at Risk
A 2025 report highlights that roughly 33% of workers use AI without informing their managers, raising serious questions about cybersecurity, compliance, and trust. Experts call this "shadow AI."
Financial Reporting September 30, 2025
Controllers Lead the Cost Management Charge, Says Report
This year's report includes actionable strategies, peer benchmarks, and real-world tools to help finance teams move from reactive decisions to deliberate, proactive leadership as cost complexity rises.
Payroll September 30, 2025
AI Drives Digital Skills Demand as U.S. Tech Hiring Outlook Shows Resilience
More than half (58%) of U.S. tech employers expect to increase headcount this quarter, while just 11% anticipate reductions.
Payroll September 30, 2025
Why Job Loyalty Could Be More Valuable Than Career Moves
A business expert explains how professionals who master the art of strategic staying power often outpace their job-hopping counterparts in ways that aren't immediately obvious.
Small Business September 29, 2025
Government Shutdowns Hurt Small Businesses, Says Retail Group
Whether they do business with the federal government or not, many small businesses and their employees and suppliers rely on critical federal programs, or are part of the infrastructure supporting our national parks.
Accounting September 29, 2025
Strategic Growth in the Era of Private Equity
The accounting profession is at a crossroads. Private equity’s swift entrance into the industry has reshaped the competitive landscape, putting pressure on firms of all sizes to rethink their strategies.
Firm Management September 29, 2025
How CPAs Can Add Value and Help Clients Solve HR Challenges with PEO Referrals
Most CPAs can benefit from a PEO referral partnership, especially when clients are unhappy with their payroll provider or when the CPA has lost confidence in the providers they once recommended.
Accounting September 29, 2025
Opinion: New CPA Licensure Laws Are Not a Panacea
As a profession, we need to do a better job attracting and developing new talent, domestically. However, the new CPA licensure laws may not be the answer, and we may need to dramatically re-think our approach.