Accounting April 11, 2023
Finance Leaders Optimistic But Concerned over Costs
Key findings from Grant Thornton’s 2023 Q1 CFO Survey found 54% of CFOs reported being optimistic or very optimistic about the economy.
Payroll April 11, 2023
Difference in Black and White U.S. Unemployment Shrinks
The gap between the Black and White unemployment rate shrank to its narrowest level on record in March as African Americans saw outsize gains in employment.
Accounting April 11, 2023
AuditClub Appoints PwC Veteran in Leadership Expansion
Yujuico, a CPA, will oversee day-to-day activities of the growing team of chief auditors, crew and cadets.
Payroll April 10, 2023
Inflation Hits the Tooth Fairy: Price Per Tooth Increases to Average of $6.23
The new value not only has children beaming with gap-toothed smiles but also represents a record high in the 25-year history of the poll.
Small Business April 10, 2023
Colorado Mulls Simplifying Retail Delivery Fee Requirements
The 27-cent retail delivery fee applies to all deliveries containing at least one taxable item that are made by motor vehicle to a location in Colorado.
Accounting April 10, 2023
CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois Announces New Board Members
During the last fiscal year, giving by more than 1,040 donors aided the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois in awarding more than $320,000 in scholarships
Accounting April 7, 2023
The CPA Shortage Compels Accounting Firms to Embrace Digital Transformation
In 2021, there was a 17 percent drop in employed accountants and auditors from a 2019 peak, according to a Bloomberg Tax analysis.
Firm Management April 7, 2023
PwC Survey Shows Business Leaders Overestimate Preparedness for Disruption
The top five reported disruptions include: the global Covid-19 pandemic, employee retention and recruitment, supply chain, technology disruption or failure, and cyber attack.
Accounting April 7, 2023
Illinois CPA Society President and CEO Receives Special Achievement Award
Geoffrey Brown, CAE, received this award in recognition of his exceptional achievements while serving as NAPFA’s CEO, a position he held for nine years before joining ICPAS in late 2022.
Accounting April 5, 2023
AICPA Expresses Support for Bipartisan Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act
In a letter to members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) expressed its strong support for the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act.
Accounting April 5, 2023
Illinois’ Top CPA Exam Candidates Honored With Excel Awards
Each spring, ICPAS recognizes the individuals who exhibited superior achievements in passing the Uniform CPA Exam in Illinois during the previous year.
Small Business April 4, 2023
Small Business Jobs and Wages Saw Modest Increase in March
The March report also showed average hourly earnings increased slightly from the previous month to 4.64 percent.