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.
Auditing February 26, 2025
PCAOB Cranked Up Enforcement Activity in 2024
Total monetary penalties levied by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board set a new record for the third consecutive year in 2024 as the number of enforcement actions reached levels not seen since 2017, according to a new report released on Feb. 26 by Cornerstone Research.
Small Business February 26, 2025
Tariff on Aluminum Expected to Pinch Craft Brewers, Cause Consumer Price Increase
Beyond malt, hops, yeast and water, aluminum is a key ingredient in the manufacturing process, used to make the cans for most of the craft beer sold at retail.
Accounting February 26, 2025
Gusto Releases New Compliance Solution for Small Businesses
The payroll solutions provider has introduced Gusto Compliance, a product designed to help small business owners know what steps they need to take to maintain compliance with common regulatory requirements.
Financial Reporting February 26, 2025
insightsoftware Launches AI Suite for CFO Office
The company says the Lineos system features work together to simplify processes, enabling finance teams to shift focus from managing data to driving insights and delivering value.
Accounting February 26, 2025
Federal Government Buildings to Turn Off Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Federal buildings across the U.S. have been ordered to shut off electric-vehicle chargers, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest move to rescind pro-EV initiatives in President Donald Trump’s first months in office.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Administration to Offer ‘Gold Card’ Visas to Immigrants Who Invest $5 Million or More in U.S.
President Donald Trump said he is starting a program to offer residency and a path to citizenship to investors who pay $5 million, offering a new avenue for legal immigration even as he carries out a sweeping crackdown on undocumented migrants.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Consumer Confidence Dropped Sharply in February
February's fall in confidence was shared across all age groups but was deepest for consumers between 35 and 55 years old. The decline was also broad-based among income group.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Americans Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars Says AAA Survey
A national survey by AAA released Tuesday found that six in 10 drivers report being afraid to ride in a self-driving car, and interest in the technology is down to 13% compared to 18% in 2022.
Accounting February 25, 2025
Federal Trade Commission Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission will “vigorously” sue to block illegal mergers, the agency’s new chairman said Monday, highlighting support for the repeated deal challenges during the Biden era.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Trump Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Go Forward March 4
“The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule,” Trump responded. The Commerce Department is currently calculating the rate it will impose on other countries, promising to incorporate both tariffs and other barriers on U.S. imports.
Taxes February 24, 2025
1099-K Tax Rules: What You Need to Know if You Get Paid Via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal
If you get paid through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or another payment app, you may receive an IRS Form 1099-K this year. Here's what you need to know.
Small Business February 24, 2025
$146,000 in Fake U.S. Postage Stamps Seized in Alabama
A total of 200,000 postage stamps worth $146,000 from Hong Kong were seized after an inspection determined the stamps were fake, according to a Feb. 21 CBP news release.