Accounting Today

JULY 21, 2025

Mobile, Alabama: Brandy Davis, 42, has been sentenced to five years of probation in connection with tax fraud. Chris Mary Tijerina, 40, of Crandall, Texas, was sentenced to 15 months in prison and ordered to pay $7,560,661.69 in restitution. in restitution.

Rhode Island

Going Concern

APRIL 4, 2025

Firm Watch Frazier & Deeter Announces Strategic Growth Investment from General Atlantic [ General Atlantic ] A literal who’s who of accounting firm private equity deals. Orlando pet supply store, accounting firm file for Ch. As in “literally who?”

Tax

Accounting Today

JULY 18, 2025

ALABAMA Machen McChesney, Auburn, promoted: Emma Farris to manager, Mary Elizabeth Bond to supervisor, and Ally Bean, Cole Dewberry and Keeley Leisure to senior accountants. relocate offices; and more news from across the profession. relocate offices; and more news from across the profession.

Indiana

Accounting Today

JUNE 25, 2025

In 2023, RubinBrown merged in KnowledgePath Consulting in Birmingham, Alabama. This combination is a powerful reflection of our dedication to providing the highest level of client service." In 2022, it added Himes Consulting Group and JMW & Associates in Overland Park, Kansas. In 2021, it added Liberty Technology Advisors.

Technology

Going Concern

JULY 7, 2025

The Government Accountability Office discovered a little billing issue related to non-government space launches : As the Defense Department ramps up national security space launches, it could soon start collecting millions more dollars from commercial launch providers — including two with significant operations in north Alabama.

Real Estate

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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TaxConnex

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Two decades later, SSVE’s new accounting firm discussed several tax and accounting issues with McCabe, including SSVE’s failure to collect the appropriate amount of sales tax. Montgomery, Alabama: Two convenience store operators have pleaded guilty to failing to pay sales taxes. McCabe still refused to change his ways.

Alabama

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The webinar was led by Jerry Schreiber, CPA, a partner at the Metairie, LA-based accounting firm Schreiber & Schreiber who is a nationally renowned disaster-relief expert, and FICPA board member Mindy Rankin. Florida Institute of CPAs FICPA hosted a webinar on Oct. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by FEMA.

North Carolina

Going Concern

JUNE 11, 2024

So FT ran this yesterday: ‘ Private equity groups poised to own one in three top US accounting firms ‘ and in it, they paraphrased people familiar with the matter as saying “ten of the 30 largest US accounting firms could soon be in private equity hands.”

Alabama

CPA Practice

JULY 27, 2023

Harbert College of Business and Justin Robinson from the College of Sciences and Mathematics , founded the Birmingham, Alabama-based company in 2018 and have grown it into a trusted service-based tax business.

Tax

CPA Practice

MARCH 6, 2024

Top 200 accounting firm Jackson Thornton acquired fellow Montgomery, AL-based firm MST CPAs & Advisors, effective March 1. Michael Shaw, MST provides consulting, tax, and accounting services to small and midsized businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout Central Alabama.

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CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2024

Top 200 accounting firm BMSS Advisors & CPAs has combined with Haddox Reid Eubank Betts, a Ridgeland, MS-based CPA and advisory firm. Consolidated under the BMSS name, the combined firm has 32 partners and 125 CPAs for approximately 325 employees in total. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

cpa firm

CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2023

The advisory group includes members who represent a range of perspectives, experiences, and constituencies, including state CPA societies, accounting firms of various sizes, state boards of accountancy, educators and business and industry. The group also reflects a blend of small, medium, and large states from across the nation.

CPA

Going Concern

JANUARY 2, 2023

commissioner and a former chief of staff for Senator Richard Shelby, Republican of Alabama, who has long called for lower taxes for corporations and the wealthy. It’s also politically connected: Kathleen Casey, the head of the board’s nominating committee, is a former S.E.C.

accounting standards

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

See how top accounting firms have reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and saved time by modernizing their payment workflow. What you’ll discover: Learn strategies for enhancing efficiency at key touchpoints like engagement letters, invoice delivery, payment collection and reconciliation, and more.

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

MARCH 28, 2024

In a deal expected to close in May, top 20 accounting firm EisnerAmper is merging in top 200 firm Tidwell Group, based in Birmingham, AL. Founded in 1997, Tidwell is a tax, assurance and advisory, and real estate consulting firm with 40 partners and a staff of more than 200 professionals.

Real Estate

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Progress Bank , which serves companies in Alabama and the Florida panhandle, has rolled out Sensibill ’s online receipt management offering, with the aim of conserving time, increasing efficiencies and offering a better digital experience for clients, according to a Thursday (Nov. 12) announcement.

Alabama

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Aprio, LLP , the fastest-growing business advisory and accounting firm in the U.S., today announced the completion of its annual Community Impact Week, the firm’s company-wide initiative dedicated to supporting its local communities.

Non-Profits

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The webinar was led by Jerry Schreiber, CPA, a partner at the Metairie, LA-based accounting firm Schreiber & Schreiber who is a nationally renowned disaster-relief expert, and FICPA board member Mindy Rankin. Florida Institute of CPAs FICPA hosted a webinar on Oct. The IRS is offering relief to any area designated by FEMA.

North Carolina

Dent Moses

MARCH 1, 2023

His practice is concentrated in the areas of taxation and general business consulting, and he heads the firm’s legal and engineering segments. Baker received his accounting equivalency from the University of Alabama Birmingham after receiving his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University.

Alabama

Going Concern

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here’s some news from the AICPA via CPA Journal : Firms had a strong fiscal 2022, but number of accounting majors drops sharply. Accounting firms had a good fiscal 2022 with median growth rate of 9.1% The AICPA looked at several key performance indicators of public accounting firms. In Sanders v.

Tax

CPA Practice

AUGUST 26, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Including PKF O’Connor Davies and CRI, nearly 10% of the top 30 accounting firms in the U.S. by revenue have now received private equity backing, including top 10 firms Grant Thornton and Baker Tilly. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

forensic accounting

CPA Practice

JANUARY 17, 2024

While not first, accountants were the third-most worried about AI, according to the study. DevRev said, “AI is used in accounting firms to generate financial reports and arrange expenses efficiently.

North Dakota

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

“The reality is 99 percent of banks don’t want to mess with them, [because] there’s a lot of internal compliance if you’re going to serve the cannabis industry,” noted Jim Marty of Bridge West CPAs, a Colorado accounting firm that represents roughly 250 cannabis businesses and license holders nationwide.

Legal

CPA Practice

JULY 19, 2024

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Rhode Island

CPA Practice

JULY 8, 2024

Staffing, IRS Service Problems and Leadership Development are Top Issues for CPA Firms, AICPA Survey Finds Finding qualified staff is the top issue for all categories of accounting firms except sole practitioners, according to a biennial survey by the American Institute of CPAs’ firm practice management section.

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ThomsonReuters

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

for example, does not have a federal sales tax, but taxes may be applied at the state and regional levels. States with the highest average local sales tax rates include Alabama, Louisiana, Colorado, New York, and Oklahoma. Indirect tax software is available to assist accountants in areas such as determination and compliance.

Tax

CPA Practice

AUGUST 1, 2024

Hosts Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, take a look SuiteFiles , a digital workspace for accounting firms built to unlock new revenue streams, improve client experiences, and reduce overheads. Use the video player below to watch, or the podcast player below to listen to the podcast.

Technology

Going Concern

JUNE 17, 2024

The Montgomery Advertiser of Alabama profiled an accountant stimulating her community both economically and charitably : When Melissa Wood, accountant and entrepreneur, opened her accounting firm in Elba nine years ago she didn’t realize how much she would add to the town she describes as a close and genuine community. “If

Account

Going Concern

AUGUST 25, 2023

Footnotes is a collection of stories from around the accounting profession curated by actual humans and published every Friday at 5pm Eastern. The accounting industry is in a state of transition. The influx of private equity, labor shortages, and remote/hybrid work have all impacted accounting firms to varying degrees.

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Going Concern

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In Australia, EY is still bungling this one up : EY accidentally leaked the personal details of current and former employees while trying to launch a massive review into the firm’s workplace culture. From FloQast : Six in ten (63%) U.K. From FloQast : Six in ten (63%) U.K.

Technology

Going Concern

AUGUST 18, 2023

Million Verdict Over Negligent Tax Advice [ Bloomberg Tax ] PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP intends to appeal an Oregon state jury finding that the Big Four accounting firm owes more than $65 million to the former shareholders of a construction company for providing negligent tax advice. PwC Will Appeal $65.5

accountant

Going Concern

AUGUST 30, 2024

News Morris County Native Michael Brown, 23, Was Set To Begin New Job At EY, Obituary Says [ Pascack Daily Voice ] According to his obituary on the William Leber Funeral Home website, Michael graduated from West Morris Central High School before earning a degree from the University of Alabama. In the four-count suit filed Aug.

cpas

Going Concern

MARCH 10, 2023

And I oop– It’s true (Part II, Item 8 “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm”). Firm Watch RubinBrown acquires third business advisory firm since mid-2021 [ St. Big 4 The original post was deleted and disappeared just before press time. KPMG has served as SVB auditor since 1994.

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