Jason Bramwell is senior staff writer for CPA Practice Advisor. He has nearly 25 years of professional writing experience, the last nine covering the accounting profession. He most recently was a staff writer and editor at Going Concern, and he previously spent five years as a staff writer and editor at AccountingWEB. He can be reached by email at jbramwell@cpapracticeadvisor.com.
Technology February 18, 2025
"We are unveiling our new brand to solidify our mission to build the best technology suite for wealth, estate planning, workflow automation and agentic AI for family offices,” said Dean Palmiter, co-founder and CEO of Asseta.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 17, 2025
"This merger strengthens our ability to provide top-tier accounting, tax, and advisory services while ensuring a seamless transition for all clients," KSDT CPA, one of the top 200 largest accounting firms in the U.S., said in a media release.
Accounting February 14, 2025
The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy are advancing proposed changes to the Uniform Accountancy Act that would clear the way for states to adopt an additional path to CPA licensure while also adjusting practice mobility requirements.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 13, 2025
The top 30 accounting firm is planning to merge with Scottsdale, AZ-based boutique business law firm Radix Law this spring to form the Arizona law firm Aprio Legal, a move that could set off a wave of other CPA firms entering an industry that was once considered off limits.
Auditing February 13, 2025
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has posted a new series of knowledge checks designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of important aspects of the regulator's new quality control standard, QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 13, 2025
Miami-based KSDT CPA is merging with Colbert & Boue, an accounting firm based in Coral Gables, FL, a move that strengthens the top 200 firm's presence in Miami-Dade County and marks the opening of its fourth South Florida office.
Auditing February 12, 2025
For the fourth straight year, cybersecurity is the No. 1 priority for audit committees at public companies, outside of financial reporting and internal controls, according to survey findings released on Feb. 12 by the Deloitte Center for Board Effectiveness and the Center for Audit Quality.
Technology February 12, 2025
The AI-powered accounting platform has launched AI Invoicing, a solution that gives founders and small business owners control over both accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Auditing February 12, 2025
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Feb. 11 filed a notice with the SEC to withdraw its new standard on audit firm reporting of standardized firm and engagement metrics for approval—a victory for those that opposed the rules, including many of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. and the AICPA.
Auditing February 11, 2025
The audit regulator on Feb. 11 imposed a permanent bar and a $10,000 fine on audit partner and CPA Heber Maughan for improperly altering workpapers before providing them to PCAOB inspectors in two inspections and to enforcement staff during a related investigation.
Taxes February 11, 2025
Since the start of the 2025 tax filing season on Jan. 27, the IRS has issued 3.23 million refunds with an average refund amount of $1,928 as of Jan. 31, the agency said last week.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 11, 2025
The top 10 accounting firm said Feb. 11 that the deal to buy CironeFriedberg strengthens its presence in the Northeast, creating "essential connections" between New York and Boston.
