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Accounting Today
Oct 10, 2025

Bitcoin fund launches for CPA firms' high-net-worth clients
Whitman Transition Advisors and Truvestments are launching a Bitcoin fund, called Truvestment Bitcoin Legacy Fund, where CPA firm's high-net-worth clients can buy in early.

Accounting Today
Oct 10, 2025

Making the most of the minimum
Having an essentials-only technology footprint doesn't mean you can't leverage it strategically.

Accounting Today
Oct 10, 2025

On the move: ICPAS holds annual CPA Day of Service
EisnerAmper adds 31 partners; CohnReznick opens new San Francisco office; and more news from across the profession.

Accounting Today
Oct 10, 2025

Tech Roundup: Avalara announces free e-invoicing
Avalara announces free e-invoicing; Ramp launches AI agents for AP; Crowe rolls out AI studio; and other accounting technology news.

Accounting Today
Oct 10, 2025

The accountant's minimum viable tech stack
What kind of solutions exactly are necessary to run a firm? Not a great firm or a respected firm or a growing firm but a purely functional one that won't collapse in on itself in the first month.

Accounting Today
Oct 10, 2025

Vetting vendors for your minimum viable tech stack
There are literally hundreds of accounting software providers. How does a firm leader effectively vet their vendors?

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

Tax Fraud Blotter: Unclean sweeps
Just forgot; no trust at all; Exterior design; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

Tax brackets, inflation adjustments announced for 2026
Rev. Proc. 2025-32 from the Internal Revenue Service detailed a number of changes, including a rise in the standard deduction to $32,200 for married couples filing jointly.

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

Missing productivity gains from AI, and other tech stories you may have missed
Plus, on-demand pay in QuickBooks Payroll, why your next employee may come from TikTok, and seven other technology developments in the past month that you may have missed.

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

Melancon named chair of Baker Tilly International
The former long-time head of the American Institute of CPAs has been named chair of the global accounting network.

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

Elevate acquires Gilmore Advisors
Elevate announced its acquisition of San Mateo, California-based Gilmore Advisors, which went effective Sept. 1.

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

Chicago CPA firm gets family office investment
Chicago-based CPA firm DSWD received an investment from 119th Street Capital, a family office based in Indiana that invests in privately-owned financial service firms.

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

From ledgers to lecturers: A CPA's path to professor
Teaching accounting to undergrads may be more rewarding — and easier — than you think.

Accounting Today
Oct 09, 2025

Tax Strategy: Guidance on new 2025 deductions and related payroll changes
The Internal Revenue Service is taking steps to make sure taxpayers and tax preparers can reflect OBBBA changes in 2025 tax returns.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

IRS furloughs nearly half of workforce
The remaining 39,870 staff will work on preparing for next year's filing season, modernizing the agency and implementing President Trump's new tax law.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

Cherry Bekaert to enter Pa. with Herbein deal
Top 25 Firm Cherry Bekaert is making its first foray into the Pennsylvania market by acquired Regional Leader Herbein Co.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

NetSuite touts AI enhancements
Oracle NetSuite hailed the release of NetSuite Next, a cloud-based AI-driven ERP solution with embedded conversational intelligence, agentic workflows, and natural language search capabilities.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

IRS closes 'most operations' as shutdown continues
Preparations for next tax season look likely to continue, even as the Internal Revenue Service began furloughing almost half its workforce.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

AI and analytics driving advisory boom
The vast majority of accounting firms now offer at least some advisory services, with this growth enabled at least in part by AI and data analytics.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

AI is the skill of the future, not the present
An exclusive Arizent report shows that accounting firms are moving slowly on building their staff skills around artificial intelligence.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

PCAOB bars EY Peru audit partner
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned. Daniel Carpio Diaz, a former EY Peru audit partner, for violating multiple rules and standards.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

New tax law, new audit pressures: What EBP teams need to know
Employee benefit planners need to be thinking about the OBBBA and other Trump administration initiatives.

Accounting Today
Oct 08, 2025

In the blogs: Transformations
Shutdowns and tax obligations; 529 money and the CPA exam; gig questions; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

Doeren Mayhew acquires Carson & McKinney
Top 50 Firm Doeren Mayhew acquired Nashville-based CPA firm Carson & McKinney CPAs, expanding its presence in the region, effective as of Sept. 22.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

Bessent taps Theurer for deputy secretary duties at Treasury
A tax specialist at the department, Derek Theurer will take over the deputy secretary duties of Michael Faulkender, who left in August.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

Makosi rolls out Workforce Insights Navigator
Makosi announced the general availability of Workforce Insights Navigator Lab, a workforce analytics tool that is meant to help firms take a data-driven approach to their personnel strategy.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

Liability risks loom for 2026 tax season
Tax preparers and accountants will face issues old and new as they start filing next year.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

California signs CPA pathways bill into law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that adds alternative pathways to CPA licensure, which will go into effect Jan 1. 2026.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

IRIS releases streamlined firm management system
IRIS released a pre-configured streamlined version of its firm management platform specifically for mid-market U.S. CPA firms.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

IRIS releases streamlined version of IFM for mid-market firms
IRIS announced the release of IRIS Firm Management Core, a pre-configured streamlined version of the company's IRIS Firm Management platform made specifically for mid-market U.S. CPA firms.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

Closing the Client Readiness Gap
Billable hours and staffing aren't a firm's biggest challenge — it's collecting and validating all the necessary information from their clients.

Accounting Today
Oct 07, 2025

A year of strategic planning: Stories from the field
Now is a critical time to determine a powerful shared vision so your firm can be viable for many years to come.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

Baker Tilly launches AI solution
Top 25 Firm Baker Tilly announced the launch of a new AI platform made specifically for middle-market clients.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

Baker Tilly launches AI solution with service element
Top 25 firm Baker Tilly announced the launch of a new AI platform made specifically for middle market clients, which will be supported and maintained by Baker Tilly professionals over the long term.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

Avalara rolls out host of new AI features
Avalara announced a host of new AI capacities that build on its previously announced updates to its product architecture, centering around automation, insights and AI agent integration.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

IRS appoints enforcement leadership
The Internal Revenue Service named Jarod Koopman as its acting chief tax compliance officer.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

IPOs for Andersen and others in limbo during shutdown
With no deal to end the congressional impasse on the horizon, industry lawyers are advising IPO clients to sit tight.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

Building the skills of the future
Technical skills will never go away, but there's a whole other set of leadership and 'soft' skills that firms can't afford to neglect, says Erin Daiber.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

Is your firm 'digitally fluent?'
Digital fluency is about being able to navigate, evaluate and lead in a digital-first world. And the numbers show we have work to do.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

Shaping your firm's future now
If you want to make sure that private equity isn't your only option, you need to start planning your practice's future now.

Accounting Today
Oct 06, 2025

Treasury names SSA chief as IRS CEO
The commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Frank Bisignano, has been named to a dual role as CEO of the Internal Revenue Service, a new position.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

Top apps for accountants 2025
We asked a panel of accounting technology leaders about their favorite applications. Here are their choices.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

IRS revises corporate AMT guidance
The Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on the corporate alternative minimum tax in response to comments it received.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

TIGTA concerned about next tax filing season amid IRS staff cuts
The Internal Revenue Service was able to steer through this past tax season despite extensive staffing cuts, but next tax season could be a problem, according to a new report.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

TIGTA worried about tax season amid IRS staff cuts
The Internal Revenue Service was able to steer through this past tax season despite extensive cuts, but next season could be a problem, according to a new report.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

Tech news: Bill touts high-yield cash accounts
Plus, Coupa adds more than 100 platform enhancements; iDenfy announces AI-generated KYB report feature; and other accounting tech news and updates.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

AICPA calls for all IRS employees to keep working during shutdown
The American Institute of CPAs is urging the federal government to keep all Internal Revenue Service employees working for the duration of the shutdown.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

On the move: Keiter promotes partner
REDW launches two service lines; PIOB appoints chair; and more news from across the profession.

Accounting Today
Oct 03, 2025

Accountants will fuel CFOs' navigation of the agentic future
Finance professionals — specifically accountants — play a central role in transforming strategic technology objectives into effective implementation.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

Volunteers needed for no-cost tax prep for coming season
The IRS is looking for help for its VITA and TCE programs — no tax experience required!

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

Tax Fraud Blotter: Plenty scared now
Loan wolf; collection plate; Tony who?; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

Sorren adds Healthworks
Private equity-backed firm Sorren acquired Healthworks, a healthcare consulting firm specializing in healthcare disputes and arbitration hearings.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

DualEntry celebrates $90 million Series A for AI-native ERP
ERP company DualEntry announced its exit from stealth with $90 million in Series A funding from Lightspeed, Khosla Ventures and GV (Google Ventures) in order to support its AI-native ERP system.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

DualEntry raises $90M Series A for AI-native ERP
ERP company DualEntry announced $90 million in Series A funding from Lightspeed, Khosla Ventures and GV in order to support its AI-native ERP system.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

Denmark loses lawsuit over tax dividend scandal
The decision is a blow to the efforts of the Danish tax agency, known as Skat, to $1.9 billion it said it lost to hedge funds and traders.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

PCAOB releases guidance on audit evidence standard
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released staff guidance to help auditors implement paragraph .10A of AS 1105, Audit Evidence.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

IRS wants more feedback on Form 6765
The comment period has been extended to March 31, and the extra 45 days to perfect R&D claims is now available Jan. 10.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

Block hiring tax pros ahead of tax season
The tax prep giant is looking to hire as many as 80,000 tax pro associates for 2026.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

Women in accounting: Progress, but far from perfection
More women leaders are advancing in accounting, but there's still work to be done toward equality and understanding.

Accounting Today
Oct 02, 2025

The myth of meritocracy
In public accounting, as in many professions, the term 'meritocracy' too often masks advantage and reinforces inequities.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

In the blogs: Like it is
Getting started on our next shutdown; bleeding tax lawyers; who really levies tariffs?; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

Corporate tax exemption boosts Strategy Inc. stock
Under interim IRS guidance issued Tuesday, corporations can disregard unrealized gains and losses on their digital assets when determining whether they are subject to the AMT.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

IRS tweaks post-appeals mediation
The Internal Revenue Service's Independent Office of Appeals launched a two-year pilot program designed to increase taxpayers' awareness and use of PAM.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

93% of SPACs audited by non-top 6 firms
Over 90% of SPACs were audited by firms outside of the six largest firms, according to the PCAOB.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

The capacity crunch: Hybrid still reigns
A mix of in-office and remote working is the most popular arrangement firms can offer to their people craving flexibility — and trust.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

Ignition launches AI 'Price Insights'
Ignition announced the release of an AI-powered pricing intelligence solution made specifically for accounting firms, to help them optimize revenue via tailored benchmarks.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

A roadmap for AI in your firm
Artificial intelligence's early effects on employment in accounting suggests a new approach to adoption.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

Managing everything, all at once
No single solution on its own will elevate a firm; they need to build up an entire arsenal.

Accounting Today
Oct 01, 2025

Meet the 2025 Best Firms for Women
The top 10 members of our annual ranking of the most female-friendly workplaces in accounting.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

SEC reduces cost of consolidated audit trail
CAT expenses are forecasted to drop an additional $20 million given the SEC's order and other cost-saving measures.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

IRS postpones tax deadlines for taxpayers affected by Israel terror attacks
The Internal Revenue Service is postponing until Sept. 30, 2026, a wide range of deadlines.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

Small business job and wage growth stayed steady in September
Small businesses with fewer than 50 employees maintained steady job growth and hourly earnings growth this past month, according to payroll company Paychex.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

EV tax credits are ending, but auto makers hope to extend them
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is abruptly curtailing the $7,500 tax credit for new electric vehicles and $4,000 for used EVs.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

FASB proposes guidance on measuring paid-in-kind dividends
The proposed ASU offers guidance on how an issuer should initially measure paid-in-kind dividends on equity-classified preferred stock.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

FASB proposes guidance on paid-in-kind dividends
The proposed ASU offers guidance on how an issuer should initially measure paid-in-kind dividends on equity-classified preferred stock.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

Do SALT workarounds benefit micro-business owners?
It's time to revisit the $10,000 cap considering a new $40,000 limitation under the OBBBA.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

PTIN season to kick off with lower fees
The IRS is lowering the fee for PTINs from $11 to $10.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

SEC to fast-track plan to end quarterly reports
Paul Atkins said the proposal will let companies report on a semi-annual basis, though many might still choose to report quarterly.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

SEC head vows to fast-track plan to end quarterly reports
Paul Atkins said the proposal will give companies the option to report on a semi-annual basis and many firms might still choose to publish quarterly results.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

Large orgs represent only 2% of cyber claims, but 51% of costs
Recent data from RSM says large companies represented only 2% of cyber insurance claims but, at the same time, accounted for 51% of all incident costs.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

Treasury, IRS offer guidance for rural opportunity zones
The Treasury and the IRS issued guidance on qualified OZ investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

CFO optimism grows even amid concerns about tax challenges
Corporate finance leaders need to make sure their businesses find the right answers to reap the full benefits of the OBBBA.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

Deloitte UK readies job cuts, raises partner salaries by 4%
The Big Four firm kicked off a review of some of its internal services teams in Britain in recent weeks.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

SAINVUS launches, adds Schulman Lobel
SAINVUS is backed by long-term investors, including family offices and endowments, and is targeting firms with high-net-worth and small business clients across the United States

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

Avalara launches 'always on, always ready' AI agents
The Agentic Tax and Compliance platform supports intelligent AI agents capable of automating tasks across the entire compliance lifecycle in Avalara's products.

Accounting Today
Sep 30, 2025

Digits touts firm-specific AI models, new partner program
Digits announced the release of its AI Firm Models—through the new Digits Accountant Partner Program—to adapt to the processes of specific accounting practices.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

Treasury posts IRS contingency plan for government shutdown
The plan estimates up to half a workday would be needed to complete shutdown activities.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

What falling interest rates mean for trusts and estate planning
While stock values get the most attention after the Fed cuts rates, they affect trusts, too. Some beneficiaries of entities without flexible distribution provisions could take a big hit.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

PCAOB spotlights audit research
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board co-hosted a two-day conference highlighting the work of academic researchers.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

Finance-grade GPT-5? Not yet, but get ready
Leading AI models, like ChatGPT-5, continue to get faster and better. But finance teams still cannot — and should not — trust it to close the books.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

FASB releases standard on derivatives
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an standards update to address stakeholder concerns about the application of derivative accounting.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

Grant Thornton acquires firms in France, Spain and Belgium
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is growing internationally, as Grant Thornton's member firms in France, Spain and Belgium join the platform, fueled by private equity investment.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

Grant Thornton adds GT firms in France, Spain and Belgium
Grant Thornton Advisors is growing internationally, as GT member firms in France, Spain and Belgium join the platform.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

Trump threatens fresh tariffs for furniture, movies
President Trump plans for new tariffs to boost the domestic film and furniture industries are sweeping — and confusing.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

EVgo open to buying charging firms as key tax credit expires
The charging industry is facing the imminent expiration of federal tax credits for electric vehicles, slowing EV sales and competition among station operators.

Accounting Today
Sep 29, 2025

EVgo ready to buy charging firms as key tax credit expires
The imminent expiration of tax credits for electric vehicles is slowing sales and competition among charging station operators.

Accounting Today
Sep 26, 2025

FASAB clarifies accounting for gov't land
The Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board has issued new guidance on the accounting and reporting rules for federal land.

Accounting Today
Sep 26, 2025

FASAB clarifies accounting for government land
The staff of the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board has issued new guidance on the accounting and reporting rules for federal land.

Accounting Today
Sep 26, 2025

IRS contingency plan for government shutdown unclear
The Internal Revenue Service's contingency plans for a government shutdown are currently unknown, with the web page for the most recent plan from last December returning an error message as of Friday afternoon.

Accounting Today
Sep 26, 2025

Sales tax and scalability: Why your ERP isn't enough
ERP systems are powerful for core operations. But indirect tax is a different beast. It demands specialized capabilities that most ERP platforms simply can't deliver.

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