CPA Practice

JULY 7, 2025

Accounting Enrollment Increased 12% for Spring Semester New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center shows a 12% increase in spring 2025 undergraduate accounting enrollment compared to the prior year. Total undergraduate accounting enrollment for spring 2025 was 266,507 students.

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CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Accounting and Tax Pricing Benchmark report from Ignition, which surveyed 345 owners and decision-makers in accounting firms, adds that most firms are planning to increase fees across services by 5% or 10% in 2025. Key findings include: 57% plan to increase fees across all services. 90% plan to increase fees for individual tax returns.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 18, 2025

While 72% of Master of Accounting programs for the 2024-2025 academic year reported an increase in applications, only 55% of U.S. The GMAC 2024 Application Trends Survey collected data on applications received by Graduate Management Education programs for the 2024-2025 academic year. Master of Finance programs reported increases.

accounting and finance

LSLCPAs

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Beginning in 2025, participants in 401K or other employer-provided qualified retirement plans who are age 60, 61, 62, or 63 by 12/31/25 can take advantage of the Super Catch-Up Contribution, which is $11,250 instead of. The Secure 2.0 Act is raising the catch-up contribution limit for workers, with the goal to make retirement more attainable.

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Xero

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The post Whats new in Xero – February 2025 appeared first on Xero Blog. You can check out the December 2024 edition here , and for a full list of what’s new this February, check out the release notes in Xero Central.

Tax

RogerRossmeisl

MARCH 3, 2025

Theyre treated as taxable gifts to the child, but theyre eligible for the annual gift tax exclusion ($19,000 in 2025). State governments or private institutions establish 529 plans. Contributions arent deductible. If you contribute more than the.

Tax

RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 15, 2025

House of Representatives passed The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act on May 22, 2025, introducing possible significant changes to individual tax provisions. While the bill is now being considered by the Senate, it’s important to understand how the proposals could alter key tax breaks. Curious about how the bill might affect you?

CPA

Going Concern

JANUARY 3, 2025

Psst, take our 2025 Predictions for the Accounting Profession survey. He says 2024 was all about proving what AI brings to the tableand expects 2025 will shift more into scaling it. To see 2024 survey results, check out this post.

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RogerRossmeisl

AUGUST 9, 2025

100% bonus depreciation is back The new law permanently restores 100% first-year depreciation for eligible assets acquired and placed in service after January 19, 2025. The deduction percentage was generally reduced to 80% for 2023, 60% for 2024, and 40% for eligible assets placed in service between January 1, 2025, and January 19, 2025.

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Nancy McClelland, LLC

JANUARY 9, 2025

Velocity 2025 – Virtual Annual Planning Retreat by Justine Lackey Date: Tuesday, January 10th Time: 12:30-4 pm EST Whats the disconnect between dreaming big and actually making it happen? Equipping you with the tools to take off like a rocket in 2025. You need a clearly articulated vision. Building your roadmap to success.

Education

RogerRossmeisl

JUNE 15, 2025

Proposed change: The bill would restore 100% bonus depreciation retroactively for property acquired after January 19, 2025, and extend it through 2029. (In 2026, this will drop to 20%, eventually phasing out entirely by 2027.) This would be a major win for.

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RogerRossmeisl

AUGUST 9, 2025

First-year bonus depreciation The OBBBA permanently restores the 100% first-year depreciation deduction for eligible assets acquired after January 19, 2025. Here’s a quick summary of some of the most important provisions. This is up from the 40% bonus depreciation rate for most eligible assets before the OBBBA.

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CapataCPA

JULY 11, 2025

2025 Tax Reform Highlights – What you need to know about the ” One Big Beautiful Bill Act” On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, bringing sweeping changes to the U.S. Income limits for eligibility have also been relaxed.

Tax

CPA Practice

JUNE 2, 2025

The IRS completed a "successful 2025 filing season" with 87% of taxpayer phone calls answered by customer service representatives and average wait times of three minutes, the agency said last week, despite workforce reductions and leadership changes that have put the IRS at times in a state of turmoil.

Tax

ThomsonReuters

MARCH 3, 2025

In 2025, regulatory changes in payroll and labor laws are shaping employment landscapes both in the United States and Europe. The post Payroll expert discusses global payroll strategies in 2025 appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters. In the U.S.,

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 1, 2025

And so both of those things I think we still see today in 2025, have allowed us kind of a good base to grow and to remain independent and be, were currently $115 million firm, over 600 employees, definitely that weve grown. © 2025 Arizent. All rights reserved. And also we got very good, very early at alternative work arrangements.

Technology

Withum

MAY 12, 2025

On May 10, 2025, New York Governor Hochul signed the 2025-2026 budget bill into law. Federal Partnership Audit Conformity The 2025-2026 budget also conforms New York to the federal partnership audit rules. While there are no major tax changes in the budget bill, several items are worthy of note for taxpayers.

New York

Accounting Insight

MAY 6, 2025

The fourteenth edition of Accountex London is around the corner, taking place at Excel on the 14-15 May 2025. Accountex London is taking place at Excel London on the 14-15 May, 2025. The post New product launches at Accountex London 2025 appeared first on Accounting Insight News. Register for your free ticket here.

Accounts Payable Automation

Shay CPA

JULY 28, 2025

has successfully completed their QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor and Advanced ProAdvisor recertifications for 2025. The post Our Team Is QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor Certified – Recertification 2025 appeared first on Shay CPA. We’re thrilled to announce that our entire accounting and tax team at Shay CPA P.C.

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CPA Practice

JULY 7, 2025

Subscribe Tags:  Firm Management , firm staffing , promotions Recommended Firm Management Articles View All Firm Management Articles Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2025  LMC Merges with Stephen A. © 2025 Firmworks, LLC. has added a 14th firm to its roster—Raleigh, NC-based Williams Overman Pierce. All rights reserved.

North Carolina

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For calendar-year 2025 and after, the IRS will assert penalties under section 6651 or 6656 for a TPSO’s failure to withhold and pay backup withholding tax. The IRS announced on Nov.

E-commerce

CPA Practice

JULY 14, 2025

Eli Ariav Named Chief Financial Officer at Wacker Chemical Corporation Eli Ariav has been named the new Chief Financial Officer at Wacker Chemical Corporation USA, effective June 1, 2025. OBannon Firm Management July 11, 2025  Building Newsletters People Actually Read (and Click) Let’s be honest, B2B email open rates could be better.

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Accounting Insight

DECEMBER 20, 2024

However, new research from award-winning cloud accounting software provider, iplicit, reveals that finance teams may need more than the Christmas spirit to tackle the top challenges of 2025. Cloud-based solutions offer the speed, security, and innovation that finance teams need to navigate the challenges of 2025 and beyond.

Finance

Nancy McClelland, LLC

APRIL 5, 2025

I recently joined Gary DeHart of Insightful Accountant to discuss exactly that question, and to walk through my picks for the Top 10 Accounting Conferences of 2025. Whats the point? Why I Attend Accounting Conferences Back in 2016 I wrote a blog post about my takeaways from the first Scaling New Heights conference I attended.

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CapataCPA

JUNE 5, 2025

2025 Tax Reform – “The One Big Beautiful Bill” Simplified As part of a sweeping new proposal making its way through Congress, the “One Big Beautiful Bill” outlines a series of tax changes that could significantly impact both individuals and business owners beginning in Tax Year 2025.

Tax

Accounting Insight

AUGUST 4, 2025

Here are five key mistakes to avoid in 2025 and how to stay on track: 1. Final Thoughts In 2025, outsourcing can be a game-changer for small businesses—but only if done right. Meet the BPO team at Accountex Summit Manchester on stand B13, taking place at Manchester Central on 23 September 2025. Book your free ticket here.

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ThomsonReuters

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Expert insights on payroll data security and tax scams in 2025 appeared first on Tax & Accounting Blog Posts by Thomson Reuters. . “So, if I could see more…talk about that and more nudging people to implement those two things, we would go a long way towards preventing a lot of breaches,”Steinhauer advised.

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Accounting Insight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

They’re catching up fast, and by mid-2025, we’ll see open-source models going head-to-head with industry leaders such as GPT-4o and Claud-Sonnet-3.5. The post Top tech trends 2025: the next wave of AI appeared first on Accounting Insight News. This isn’t just about matching performance metrics.

Technology

CPA Practice

JUNE 13, 2025

The recommendations come from the AICPA’s Tax Technical Resource Panels and cover 10 areas, including corporations/shareholders, employee benefits, and exempt organizations.

Tax

Withum

JULY 4, 2025

In order to be a small business taxpayer for the 2025 taxable year, a taxpayer’s average annual gross receipts for the prior three taxable years must be less than $31 million. The property must be placed in service on or after January 19, 2025. Effective date for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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