Payroll May 24, 2023
More Americans Struggle with Personal Finances
Some 73% of adults were “doing at least OK financially” as of October, down five percentage points from a year earlier and among the lowest levels since 2016.
Small Business May 24, 2023
Existing-Home Sales Faded 3.4% in April
Year-over-year, sales slumped 23.2% (down from 5.57 million in April 2022).
Taxes May 24, 2023
No Change in IRS Interest Rates for Q3 2023
Beginning on July 1, the rate for overpayments and underpayments for individuals will be 7% per year, compounded daily.
Payroll May 23, 2023
What She-cession? More U.S. Women Are Working Than Ever
Companies have more women on their payrolls than ever before, as a large share of 25- to 54-year-olds are employed or looking for work.
Accounting May 23, 2023
Minnesota CPAs Introduce Legislation to Protect Profession
The demographics impacting the profession are temporary and will change, leading to too many CPAs.
Accounting May 22, 2023
Audit Partners Pessimistic on U.S. Economic Outlook
The survey found that organizations are prioritizing cost management and financial performance over other areas like talent and labor.
Accounting May 22, 2023
LeaseCrunch Experts to Speak at Upcoming Accounting Conferences
At AICPA ENGAGE, the company will have an exhibition booth, providing attendees with valuable insights and solutions in lease accounting.
Payroll May 18, 2023
Home-Buying Costs Could Rise 22% if U.S. Defaults on Debt
A debt default would almost certainly mean severe disruption for the economy, with the ripple effects taking their toll on the housing market.
Accounting May 18, 2023
AICPA Recognizes Top 2022 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award
Of the nearly 67,000 individuals that sat for the CPA Exam in 2022, the following 50 candidates met the criteria to receive the Elijah Watt Sells Award.
Payroll May 18, 2023
Unemployment Drops as Economists Expect Tighter Conditions
Continuing claims, which include people who have received unemployment benefits for a week or more and are a good indicator of how hard it is for people to find work.
Small Business May 17, 2023
New Home Construction Increased in April
U.S. housing starts increased in April, adding to evidence that residential real estate is gradually recovering after a yearlong slump.
Small Business May 16, 2023
Retail Sales Rose in April as Consumers ‘Remained Engaged’
The U.S. Census Bureau has announced that overall retail sales in April were up 0.4% from March and up 1.6% year over year. In March, sales were down 0.7% month over month but up 2.4% year over year.