Accounting June 28, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards highlight technologies that are shaping the profession and small businesses through increased collaboration and productivity.
Taxes June 17, 2025
Senate GOP Tax Bill Would End Federal Taxes on Many Guns, Silencers
Senate Republicans’ tax bill would eliminate federal taxes and regulations on short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and silencers as well as preempt state or local licensing requirements in a win for gun-rights advocates.
Taxes June 17, 2025
Wind, Solar Credits Set to End Early in Senate Republican Tax Bill
Senate GOP released a bill that would end tax credits for wind and solar earlier than for other sources, and make only modest changes to most other incentives, dashing hopes of those seeking relief from major cuts passed by the House.
Auditing June 17, 2025
Cherry Bekaert Achieves Top 5 Hedge Fund Auditor Ranking Following Acquisition of Spicer Jeffries
Following the recent acquisition of the business of Spicer Jeffries LLP, Cherry Bekaert is now ranked first among middle-market accounting firms.
Taxes June 17, 2025
Senate Republicans Unveil Revised Tax Cuts and Debt Limit Bill
The Senate's version of President Donald Trump’s signature economic package expands some tax breaks while raising the debt ceiling by $5 trillion, instead of $4 trillion in the House-passed measure.
Small Business June 17, 2025
The AI Paradox: It Helps Support Business Growth But Also Helps Fuel Fraud
Businesses started in the last 12 months reported the highest levels of skepticism around AI, while established businesses were the most enthusiastic.
Payroll June 17, 2025
Worker Burnout From Online Learning is a Compliance Risk, Expert Warns
“When employees are drowning in mandatory training modules, they're not absorbing the information properly. That's when compliance becomes a real concern,” says Allan Murphy Bruun, founder of SimplerQMS.
Small Business June 17, 2025
Survey: ‘Out of Control,’ ‘Pay Employees Better’ and Other Things Americans Say About Tipping
If there’s one thing Americans can agree on, it’s confusion about tipping. But a Bankrate survey found that It seems we’re not throwing in the towel on tipping just yet.
Advisory June 16, 2025
Create Content That Hollers: Our Firm is #1
Your clients need content they value: tips and tricks to build a successful business (marketing hacks, entity selection tips, leadership best practices), insights on industry trends, and even the fun stuff (quizzes, lifestyle articles).
State and Local Taxes June 16, 2025
Senate Panel Rolls Back SALT Cap to $10,000 in Trump Budget Bill
The Senate Finance Committee Monday rolled back the SALT deduction cap to $10,000 in its first draft of President Trump's sprawling budget bill, a dramatic reversal from the $40,000 that was negotiated in the House last month.
Taxes June 16, 2025
Trump Tax Plan: What to Expect From the ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill
The “big, beautiful” tax bill that’s currently winding its way through Congress would, if it becomes law, lead to drastically different results for U.S. taxpayers, depending on where you fall on the income spectrum.
SEC June 16, 2025
SEC Picks Ex-Big Four Partner Kurt Hohl to be Chief Accountant
Kurt Hohl, a former partner at Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young and an SEC alum, is returning to the markets regulator as its chief accountant, effective July 7.
Accounting June 16, 2025
Florida CPAs Honor Kristen Brand and Alex Welsh
On Thursday, June 12, during MEGA 2025, the FICPA presented its annual Women to Watch Awards, honoring Experienced Leader Kristen Brand and Emerging Leader Alex Welsh.