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.
Technology March 25, 2025
AccountsIQ Debuts Workflow Approval Engine
The new workflow approval engine streamlines financial workflows, improves compliance, and enhances visibility, all while reducing reliance on manual processes, according to AccountsIQ.
Technology March 25, 2025
Stax.ai Partners with Payroll Integrations to Automate Payroll Processing for Retirement Third-Party Administrators
TPAs using Stax.ai can now connect directly to an extensive network of payroll providers through Payroll Integrations to automatically collect and standardize payroll and employee census data in real time.
Accounting March 25, 2025
E.U. Companies More Likely to Recognize Opportunities from Managing Climate Risks
A quarter of organizations with operations in the EU expressed a high or very high appreciation for strategic opportunities provided by effectively managing climate risks, compared to less than 10% of non-EU firms.
Auditing March 24, 2025
PCAOB Posts Educational Videos to Help Auditors Implement New Quality Control Standard
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has released a series of three staff presentation videos focused on implementing the monitoring and remediation process under QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Small Business March 24, 2025
It’s Official: FinCEN Rule Exempts U.S. Businesses From BOI Reporting Requirements
The interim final rule issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network on March 21 marks the end of an on-again, off-again saga for millions of small businesses that began in late 2024.
Small Business March 24, 2025
72% of Small Businesses Have Positive Outlook on AI in Survey
While concerns about data accuracy, security, and privacy persist, survey responses from 500+ business owners and 500+ HR leaders found that the business impact of AI is undeniable – 72% of small businesses have a positive outlook on the technology.
Financial Reporting March 24, 2025
Economy to Slow to 2% Growth in 2025, According to LEI Report
The U.S. Leading Economic Index declined in February and "continues to point to headwinds ahead,” said the Conference Board senior manager.
Technology March 24, 2025
CRM Tech is Most Valued in the Finance Function, Says Survey
CRM technology, cloud ERP, and analytics and business intelligence (ABI) tools were the top three most valued technologies in the finance function.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 21, 2025
Rehmann to Merge in Kmetz, Elwell, Graham & Associates
The Troy, MI-based top 40 accounting firm is expanding in Florida by combining with Vero Beach-based CPA firm Kmetz, Elwell, Graham & Associates, effective June 1.
Accounting March 21, 2025
After $1.8B Accounting Error, Senate Report Likely to Suggest Removal of South Carolina’s Treasurer
South Carolina Senate Finance Committee members investigating a $1.8 billion accounting error on the state’s books will likely recommend Treasurer Curtis Loftis be removed from office for willful neglect of duty.
General News March 21, 2025
Accountant Used Stolen Identity to Embezzle $1 Million From Fresno Fruit Company, DOJ Says
Sergio Zacarias Lopez, 57, was charged with bank fraud, aggravated identity theft and illegal re-entry of a removed alien, according to the Justice Department.
Accounting March 21, 2025
Los Angeles Faces $1 Billion Budget Hole, Warns of Layoffs
Los Angeles is facing a projected deficit of nearly $1 billion in the next fiscal year as the city grapples with the aftermath of historic wildfires and a deep decline in revenue.