Small Business August 11, 2025
Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.45% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 5.89% unadjusted year over year in July, according to the Retail Monitor.
Advisory August 8, 2025
Among many necessary tasks, founders looking to sell must ensure their books and records are properly maintained so the financial statements are able to withstand heightened due diligence.
Taxes August 7, 2025
Taken together, President Trump’s actions will push the average U.S. tariff rate to 15.2%, well above 2.3% last year and the highest level since the World War II era.
Taxes August 6, 2025
Former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan discussed President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda during a TV appearance on Aug. 5, warning that he sees “choppy waters ahead.”
General News August 5, 2025
A $2 trillion market for securities linked to U.S. inflation data could be the first area of Treasuries that would crack if the Bureau of Labor Statistics is politicized, according to bond investors.
Small Business August 5, 2025
The expanded reciprocal tariffs will not apply to any products loaded onto a vessel for transport into the United States before 12:01 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday.
Payroll July 31, 2025
U.S. economic growth moderated through the first half of the year as consumers tempered their spending after a late-2024 splurge and companies adjusted to frequently shifting trade policy.
Small Business July 25, 2025
Middle market companies are navigating significant economic uncertainty, reminiscent of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Payroll July 25, 2025
Despite stable pay increases, employees are staying put. Fewer organizations this year have found employee stability challenging compared to the past two years.
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.
Payroll July 22, 2025
Americans’ confidence in the future of Social Security has declined by 7 percentage points in the last five years, from 43% in 2020 to 36% in 2025.
Small Business July 22, 2025
AICPA and CIMA have developed the Business Resilience Toolkit, tailored for finance professionals and business leaders.