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Is your firm overpaying for external hires?

Accounting Today

With accounting talent in short supply, many firms are paying a premium for external hires instead of promoting their internal talent. My firms compensation data, collected in 2024 and 2025, shows that accounting firms paid 7% more to bring in outside senior analysts in tax and audit than they paid internal staff in the same positions.

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Broker-dealer audit deficiency rates remain high

Accounting Today

EDT 1 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board reported that deficiency rates remain high across examination, review and audit engagements for auditors of broker-dealers. All rights reserved. Courtesy of PCAOB Results were consistent year to year across firms review engagements.

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Vulnerability is the new strength for firm leaders

Accounting Today

By Michael Cohn July 22 Audit PCAOB revokes Hong Kong firm's registration The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned Centurion ZD CPA & Co. All rights reserved. billion, threatening taxpayer service and enforcement.

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Intuit debuts AI agents for QuickBooks

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant

Key Takeaways: Understand the hidden risks and limitations of using spreadsheets for lease accounting 🔍 Learn how spreadsheet errors can lead to financial misstatements, compliance violations, and audit nightmares 📝 Discover the benefits of adopting dedicated lease accounting software to streamline your processes and mitigate risks (..)

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IRS FIRE's going out for 2027 tax season

Accounting Today

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Accounting is changing, and the world can't wait until 2026

Accounting Today

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