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The IRS Hired 19,000 People in 2024 and Forgot to Give Them Laptops

The IRS Hired 19,000 People in 2024 and Forgot to Give Them Laptops

TIGTA audit reveals 40% of new hires didn't get equipment on time — and it explains a lot

Emily Asher
PCAOB Gets a New Leader — What Auditors Should Watch For

PCAOB Gets a New Leader — What Auditors Should Watch For

Retired EY partner signals 'a new day' — what policy changes are coming for public company auditors

Hannah Olsen
What the Hell Are "Trump Accounts" and Why Do You Need to Know About Them?

What the Hell Are "Trump Accounts" and Why Do You Need to Know About Them?

Sec. 530A accounts just dropped, and every client with a newborn is going to ask you about this

KFC Made $1B and Paid $0 in Federal Tax

KFC Made $1B and Paid $0 in Federal Tax

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Charity Rules Flip + SEC Goes Lighter

Charity Rules Flip + SEC Goes Lighter

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Michigan Wants to Cut $5B in Taxes. Here’s the Catch.

Michigan Wants to Cut $5B in Taxes. Here’s the Catch.

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The IRS Just Made Tax Pro Account Actually Useful for Firms

The IRS Just Made Tax Pro Account Actually Useful for Firms

Digital CAF management for accounting firms is finally here

Larry Olson
The PCAOB Just Got a New Boss — And 3 New Board Members

The PCAOB Just Got a New Boss — And 3 New Board Members

Former EY partner Jim Logothetis takes the chair as SEC pushes 'back to basics' oversight

Hannah Olsen
Another 'AI Will Replace Accountants' Startup Just Died (Despite M in Funding)

Another 'AI Will Replace Accountants' Startup Just Died (Despite M in Funding)

Botkeeper had the tech, the capital, and the vision. But after 11 years, the AI accounting platform couldn't make the business model work. Here's why CPAs should care.

Hannah Olsen
The AICPA Just Told the IRS to Stop Making International Tax Compliance Impossible

The AICPA Just Told the IRS to Stop Making International Tax Compliance Impossible

Notice 2025-75's 'determine and document' rule is ambiguous, onerous, and needs to go

Emily Asher
One-Third of Auditors Can't Tell If They've Been Hit by AI Fraud

One-Third of Auditors Can't Tell If They've Been Hit by AI Fraud

AI-powered fraud is so sophisticated that 34% of senior audit leaders don't even know if their organizations have been targeted. Here's what CPAs need to do.

Emily Asher
Tax Refunds Are Up 11% — But Your Clients Might Wait Longer to Get Them

Tax Refunds Are Up 11% — But Your Clients Might Wait Longer to Get Them

The IRS is processing returns 12% slower this year. Here's what CPAs need to tell clients about bigger refunds and longer delays.

Larry Olson