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A bumpy start: Tax season kicks off amid uncertainty all around

Accounting Today

Hiring freezes at the IRS to a potential end to contingency fees have created a complicated start to the year for accountants and tax pros.

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The Fair Tax Act Returns in 2025! Will It Abolish the IRS?

CSI Accounting & Payroll

Imagine replacing income taxes, payroll taxes, and more with a national sales tax meaning no need for the Internal Revenue Service. Is this even possible in our economy? Well, its being proposed!

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By the numbers: E-filing rejections, retaining talent

Accounting Today

The latest data on the most common e-filing rejections, how accounting firms are recruiting and retaining top talent, and other major metrics.

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Why this former NFL player says being a CPA is "always interesting"

Blake Oliver

Richie Brockel is a former NFL tight end and fullback who played for the Carolina Panthers from 2010 to 2015. After retiring from professional football, he successfully transitioned into a career as a CPA. Here's how he describes what it's like being a CPA: Being a CPA, it's interesting because there are always things happening. It's dynamic, it's always changing.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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The long, tortured debut of the partnership audit regime

Accounting Today

The regime is 'novel, widespread, misunderstood and controversial,' according to one expert.

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Qvinci Outperforms QuickBooks Reporting

Insightful Accountant

"Qvinci Outperforms QuickBooks Reporting" especially when it comes to consolidation of multiple files from multiple accounting platforms, and condensing those sources in to clean set of financials with a standard Chart-of-accounts and nomenclature.

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Accounts Receivable Outsourcing

Black Ink Tax & Accounting

Table of Contents Which Level of Government Relies the Most on Income Tax Revenue? In a tricky multi layered system […] The post Accounts Receivable Outsourcing appeared first on bitaccounting.

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Smith + Howard expands in the Carolinas

Accounting Today

The Regional Leader has acquired Smith Kesler, a firm with four offices across the Carolinas, fueled by private equity funding.

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Which Level of Government Relies the Most on Income Tax Revenue

Black Ink Tax & Accounting

Table of Contents Which Level of Government Relies the Most on Income Tax Revenue? In a tricky multi layered system […] The post Which Level of Government Relies the Most on Income Tax Revenue appeared first on bitaccounting.

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In the blogs: Just a sense

Accounting Today

Tariffs' effects; the right CMS; new blog on the block; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: The New Way To Lead

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. But if you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner, and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top. 🗻 What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level. The higher you go, the more your effectiveness depends on how you connect, adapt, and communicate.

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Apryl Stewart soars to success with her airport-based business

Intuit

Check out the inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who participated in the Intuit IDEAS program and are making a difference in their communities. Helping her ambitions take flight The airport might seem like the last place youd find inspiring stories of entrepreneurial success. Thats not the case for Apryl Stewart, the CEO of Skyview Concessions Incorporated , who is changing that narrative with her airport-based business.

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Baker Tilly plans to acquire CironeFriedberg

Accounting Today

The Top 10 Firm based in Chicago intends to acquire a firm based in Connecticut, marking its second acquisition this month, thanks to private equity funding.

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What is a Customer Portal, and Why Does My Business Need One?

oAppsNet

Improving customer service and engagement becomes crucial as companies navigate the increasingly digital landscape. One solution that has proven transformative is the implementation of a customer portal. But what exactly is a customer portal, and how can it benefit your business? This comprehensive guide will explain everything you need to know. What Is a Customer Portal?

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PCAOB sanctions partner for altering workpapers

Accounting Today

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board sanctioned audit partner Heber Maughan for altering workpapers in two inspections and an investigation.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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Workday rolls out tool to manage AI agents

Accounting Today

Workday released the Workday Agent System of Record, meant to help organizations manage their entire fleet of AI agents, from both Workday and third parties, in one place.

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70% say they regret at least one software purchase over last year

Accounting Today

A recent poll found that 70% of financial services professionals, including accountants, say they regret at least one business software purchase made in the past year.

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Deloitte asks gov't consultants to remove pronouns from emails

Accounting Today

The Big Four's U.S. arm asked its employees working on government contracts to remove gender pronouns from their email signatures and dropped its diversity programs.

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Trump sets 25% steel, aluminum tariffs, widening trade war

Accounting Today

The tariffs will apply widely to all U.S. imports of steel and aluminum, including from Canada and Mexico, among the country's top foreign suppliers of the metals.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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What's ahead in CPA practice operation under Trump 2.0?

Accounting Today

What will the tax implications be for CPA clients and practice owners? Where are interest rates headed? What about inflation?

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Trump's cost-cutters look to curb Deloitte, other FEMA contracts

Accounting Today

Cost-cutting initiatives pushed by President Trump have turned their focus to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, where spending on consultants faces scrutiny.

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