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Among the last organizations you'd expect to get tangled up in a 'ransomware' attack would be a nonprofit such as the Stickler Museum at Craftsman Farms in Parsippany-Troy Hills, N.J. [...]

Crypto millionaires have been spreading their wealth to nonprofits as more charities accept donations in digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. Even amid the pandemie, some of the most [...]

The threatened layoffs appeared to be underway Thursday, with estimates of between 6,000 and 7,000 employees being fired in the middle of tax-filing season. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Andersen Consulting has returned as a consulting practice affiliated with the global network that was rebuilt after the collapse of the former Arthur Andersen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Hiring and salaries grew more quickly for accountants than any other job group last year, according to a new report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Members of the Tennessee Society of CPAs visited the state capital in Nashville this week to lobby for changes in the licensure and mobility laws. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The pace of natural disasters seems to be accelerating, prompting taxpayers and preparers to search for ways to deduct catastrophic losses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A federal district court in Texas has stayed an injunction that had prevented enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act and its reporting requirement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly planning layoffs of thousands of first-year probationary employees in the midst of tax season as soon as this week. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From the International Revenue Service to international issues, the second Trump administration promises plenty of change in the world of tax. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Top 25 Firm has acquired a Regional Leader, its first acquisition since Citrin's private equity backer changed from New Mountain Capital to Blackstone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Under the new administration, accountants can expect a lighter hand from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and other regulators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The deal expands PE-funded Platform's footprint to Pennsylvania. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The board has posted a series of "knowledge checks" to help auditors gauge their understanding of its new quality control standard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The House Ways and Means Committee passed a set of bipartisan bills aimed at improving tax filing and administration at the Internal Revenue Service. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy proposed changes in the Uniform Accountancy Act model legislation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aprio, a private equity-funded Top 25 Firm based in Atlanta, is joining with Radix Law in Arizona to form Aprio Legal LLC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The economy is the No. 1 risk cited by a group of business leaders, according to a new survey from Protiviti and North Carolina State University. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cybersecurity ranks among the top priorities for audit committees, enterprise risk management, and finance and internal audit talent, says a new survey. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has withdrawn the two standards it approved on firm and engagement metrics and firm reporting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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

Former AICPA president and CEO Barry Melancon is joining both the U.S. and the international arms of the firm. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

New AICPA chief Mark Koziel said the association is preparing for the possibility of the PCAOB being "rolled up" into the SEC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Negotiations at the United Nations may gain new impetus after President Trump rejected the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development tax framework. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Employers added 143,000 jobs last month, including 600 in accounting, tax preparation and payroll services, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Florida Institute of CPAs gathered over 100 CPAs in Tallahassee to advocate for legislative priorities like innovative pathways to CPA licensure. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Decentralized finance companies are breathing a sigh of relief after the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service gave them a two-year delay on reporting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The head of the National Treasury Employees Union calls the move a "bait-and-switch." [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Institute of Internal Auditors released the first in a series of topical requirements planned for this year, starting with cybersecurity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The American Institute of CPAs is planning to revise its independence rules amid the wave of private equity investments in accounting firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Annual pay rose 4.7% year over year for people who stayed in their jobs, according to ADP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board cautioned about relying on the work of specialists who help with fair value measurements and accounting estimates. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Job growth also slowed at small businesses in January, according to payroll company Paychex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Top 10 Firm based in Chicago plans to acquire a Regional Leader based in Savannah, Georgia, expanding its presence in Georgia and Florida. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

State representatives introduced legislation supported by the Illinois CPA Society to create two more pathways to CPA licensure to ease the pipeline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Top 50 Firm has created an international network of independent firms that it's calling BPM Global Ltd., beginning with Enspira Financial in Australia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Millions more taxpayers will be receiving the Form 1099-K in the mail this year for the first time if they were paid $5,000 or more last year. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The world economy is poised for "reasonable, but not particularly exciting" growth, yet uncertainties abound, according to a new report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Internal Revenue Service made progress on its customer service and systems last year, but it's still facing challenges with processing tax returns on time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

TIGTA report suggests the IRS needs to do more to enable whistleblowers to report on fraud, waste and abuse, even if they've signed nondisclosure agreements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Senate Finance Committee chairman Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, and ranking member Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued a discussion draft of bipartisan legislation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Internal Revenue Service is making progress on whittling down the amount of time it takes to help victims of tax-related identity theft. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants launched their sustainability standards. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Financial executives are eyeing economic uncertainty and market volatility as they look ahead this year, according to a new report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The IRS kicked off tax season facing a hiring freeze imposed by President Trump in an executive order and uncertainty over $20 billion in budget cuts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Fewer CFOs expect to give out pay increases to employees in 2025 and the raises are likely to be smaller, according to a new survey from Gartner. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tax prep giant H&R Block celebrated its 70th anniversary at an event Thursday in New York as it gets ready for the start of tax season on Monday. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Supreme Court stayed an injunction on the CTA and its beneficial ownership information requirement, but it remains on hold due to a separate injunction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Securities and Exchange Commission has rescinded a Staff Accounting Bulletin on safeguarding cryptocurrency assets that had been criticized by the industry and even by some of its own commissioners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]