Small Business January 5, 2023
There is a 70% Chance This Year of a Recession in the U.S., Economists Say
The probability of a downturn climbed from 65% odds in November and is double what it was six months ago.
Payroll January 4, 2023
U.S. Job Openings Fell Slightly But Still Higher Than Expected
The number of available positions in November ticked down to 10.46 million from 10.51 million a month earlier.
Accounting January 4, 2023
AICPA Releases 2024 CPA Exam Blueprints
The Blueprints are based on the knowledge and skills required of a newly licensed CPA in today’s world.
Accounting January 4, 2023
Illinois’ Eligibility Requirement for CPA Exam Reduced From 150 Credit Hours to 120, Says ICPAS
Individuals passing the CPA exam will still need 150 semester credit hours to become licensed.
Taxes December 30, 2022
IRS 2023 Mileage Rate Rises to 65.5 Cents Per Mile
65.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 3 cents from the midyear increase setting the rate for the second half of 2022.
Small Business December 29, 2022
Survey Finds Business Leaders Optimistic for 2023
Despite the impacts from inflation and continuing staffing struggles, small business owners and mid-market business owners remaining optimistic for a successful 2023, with both expecting an increase in revenue in 2023.
Firm Management December 28, 2022
KPMG’s 2022 Global Revenue Topped Out at $34.6 Billion
The Big Four firm had steady growth across all regions during its FY 2022, as well as all of its core service lines.
Small Business December 27, 2022
U.S. Retail Sales Grew 7.6% This Holiday Season
Online sales grew 10.6% compared to the same period last year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.
Accounting December 28, 2023
Surgent Offers New Online CPE Course on Just-Passed Retirement Section of Spending Bill: The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022
Airing live on Tuesday, Dec. 27, with subsequent rebroadcast dates that week and into January, Introduction to SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SEC2) will provide a deep dive into ...
Payroll December 21, 2022
California Minimum Wage to Rise to $15.50 Per Hour
That represents an increase of 50 cents-an-hour for businesses with 26 or more employees, and $1.50 an hour for those with 25 or fewer.
Payroll December 21, 2022
Existing-Home Sales Dipped 7.7% in November
The median existing-home price for all housing types in November was $370,700, an increase of 3.5% from November 2021 ($358,200), as prices rose in all regions.
Small Business December 21, 2022
Retailers Hope for Passage of INFORM Act
The National Retail Federation has issued a statement urging support in Congress for inclusion of the “Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces (INFORM) for Consumers Act,”...