Accounting August 11, 2025
A talent agency is leading a campaign to challenge outdated stereotypes about accountants, culminating in a Guinness World Records attempt for the "longest line of calculators" on Sept. 24, 2025, at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Accounting July 25, 2025
Michael Gilbert, who was charged with filing false tax returns in February, was indicted this week on charges of mail fraud and money laundering in an alleged scheme that deceived clients.
Accounting July 23, 2025
Confidence among accounting and finance professionals about current economic conditions globally ticked up slightly in the second quarter of this year, but overall sentiment remains weak by historical standards, according to a new survey from the ACCA and the IMA.
Accounting July 8, 2025
Ashley Sumner, 39, of Weymouth, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for stealing over $1.2 million from the business where she worked as an accountant.
Accounting June 25, 2025
The Institute of Management Accountants recently announced that it was expanding its competency framework for accounting and finance professionals.
Accounting June 20, 2025
Matthew Lloyd Parker, 37, was given two years in prison on June 18 for stealing $14.5 million in COVID-19 relief loans in Pennsylvania.
Accounting June 17, 2025
A decades-long shortage of accountants is coming to a head in New Mexico, presenting an ultimatum for leaders: modernize the field or face disruptive financial consequences.
Small Business June 12, 2025
A new report released on June 11 by Avalara reveals a steep decline in optimism among U.S. accountants who advise small and midsized businesses.
Taxes May 28, 2025
Peter Tarantino, who was convicted of helping reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley evade taxes and sentenced to three years in prison, says he plans to ask President Donald Trump to pardon him, too, a day after the couple found out they’d be freed.
Accounting May 21, 2025
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Accounting May 21, 2025
Hiam Hmaidan, 53, of Oak Lawn, IL, was arrested May 8 on a six-count indictment that became public last week charging her with mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. She pleaded not guilty.
Accounting May 21, 2025
James J. Sirleaf, 65, of Darby, PA, pleaded guilty to 15 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false income tax returns and three counts of filing false personal income tax returns for himself.