Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2025

FLORIDA The Florida Institute of CPAs announced its annual Women to Watch Awards on June 12 during its MEGA 2025 event, presenting the Experienced Leader award to Kristen Brand, office managing partner of Baker Tilly in Tampa, and Emerging Leader honor to Alex Welsh, senior manager of service delivery operations at A-LIGN.

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Accounting Today

JULY 24, 2025

Washington City, Utah: Business owner Phyllip Hallman Heaton has been sentenced to five months in prison and 18 months of supervised release (including six months of home detention) after not paying taxes for six years. From 2017 to 2022, Heaton, who pleaded guilty in February, underreported his income to the IRS. million in income tax.

Tax

CPA Practice

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Dixon Memorial Award and Jonathan Horn Distinguished Service Award The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recently recognized two prominent Tax Division members during the 2024 AICPA Fall Tax Division Meeting. Sansone, CPA, was presented with the Arthur J. Dixon Memorial Award and Annette Nellen, CPA, CGMA, Esq.,

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Accounting Today

JUNE 9, 2025

Dan Hood (00:03): Welcome to On the Air with Accounting Today. As youve probably heard, theres a lot going on on the tax front in Washington, D.C., If you go to the North Shore to the, I guess youd call Port Washington, sands Point area of Long Island, youve got people there paying close to six figures in property taxes.

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Accounting Today

AUGUST 4, 2025

We are a private equity-backed accounting firm. And with firms like ours, growth comes in two forms," he explained. "On As many of the Fastest-Growing Firms attributed their success to carving out niches , its no surprise that some of the challenges they forecast relate to these specific industries. Watch: "PP&Co.

Technology

Accounting Today

JULY 21, 2025

EDT 11 Min Read Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email This years Fastest-Growing Firms boast impressively large growth rates — all 25 firms boosted revenue by more than 23% this past year, with the top five growing more than 100% — but they also share one unifying and crucial tactic: intentionality.

Technology

Accounting Today

JUNE 30, 2025

Capitol in Washington, D.C. The American Institute of CPAs has been lobbying for the change. By Tobias Salinger 5h ago Tax Senate bill preserves pass-through entity deduction The Senate made adjustments to preserve the state and local tax deduction for pass-through entities such as accounting firms.

Technology

Going Concern

JANUARY 24, 2025

AI Accounting Firm’s AI Caught Telling Customers About Each Others’ Financial Records [ The Byte ] Sage Group, a self-described “leader” in accounting and financial tech for businesses, temporarily suspended its Sage Copilot AI assistant after it was caught giving out customer’s financial records, The Register reports.

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Going Concern

JULY 18, 2025

Private Equity Private equity is coming for accounting firms. While they invest money and resources, PE firms look for profits in relatively short timeframes, often achieved through cost-cutting. The firm continues to operate out of its offices near downtown Grand Haven under the Doeren Mayhew brand name.

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Going Concern

MARCH 3, 2025

We should probably talk about this: 25-35 year old accountants/CPAs should be scared right now. Not to be click baity but I had this realization on my way to Los Angeles this morning (buying an accounting firm). Gone are the days where you can work for a CPA firm for 20 years and just be granted partner.

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CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Top 75 accounting firm PBMares is expanding its presence in the Washington, D.C. metro area by merging in BSB CPAs + Advisors, a top 400 tax and accounting firm based in Fairfax, VA, effective Jan. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.

Virginia

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The Portland, OR-based private equity firm invested in BRG in 2017. M&A Baker Tilly to snap up Hayflich CPAs [ International Accounting Bulletin ] Advisory, tax, and assurance firm Baker Tilly has announced its intent for the acquisition of Hayflich CPAs, an accounting firm serving West Virginia, US.

West Virginia

Accounting Today

JULY 7, 2025

A firm named LionShares LLC in mid-June filed for an ETF that would invest in other ETFs tracking the large-cap U.S. Earlier, F/m Investments, a Washington, D.C.-based equity market, but would at the same time look to "minimize" distributions, according to its paperwork.

Tax

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Been a while since we’ve ranked anything, thankfully Portland Business Journal came in clutch today and gave the world a good old fashioned ranking of Portland accounting firms. The full list of 30 firms costs $30 and we don’t have money like that so we’re looking at the five we can see for free.

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CPA Practice

MAY 30, 2023

Certified Public Accountants from across the nation made their way to Capitol Hill last week to meet with lawmakers on issues important to the accounting profession during the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) Spring Meeting of Council and Annual Members Meeting from May 23-25. government’s financial statements.

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Going Concern

APRIL 19, 2024

consulting partners by more than 50% compared with last year as demand for advisory services continues to slow and the firm reorganizes its business lines. The Big Four accounting firm is considering adding about 85 U.S. CPAs Have a Branding Problem for the Younger Generation [ CPA Journal ] By Jason L.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 8, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants honored eleven CPAs during AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2023 in Las Vegas this week. The awards highlight CPA efforts in a specific accounting specialty area, excellence in volunteer efforts or significant contributions to the accounting profession.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Top 200 accounting firm LGA has combined with McGaunn & Schwadron CPAs, a Needham, MA-based accounting firm known for providing services to veterinary and dental professionals. The firm also combined with Lexington, MA-based accounting firm Abbott & Co.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is encouraging aspiring certified public accountants (CPAs) to apply for its 12th annual Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program to be held virtually Jan. The program—which currently has nearly 300 alumni—is funded by donations to the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois’ Mary T.

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Bharmal&Associates

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We’re no ordinary accounting firm here at Bharmal & Associates, Inc.! From individual tax planning services to complex corporate consulting engagements, we are ready to be your full-service CPA firm. Clutch’s office is a few steps away from the Washington Monument in the District of Columbia.

Healthcare

CPA Practice

JULY 31, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has formed an advisory group representing a broad spectrum of the accounting profession that will help shape a national strategy to address the profession’s talent shortage, including accounting students who go on to obtain a CPA license.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 15, 2023

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied Founded in 1905, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) is the premier association serving CPAs, accountants and financial professionals in the state of Florida.

Florida

CPA Practice

JANUARY 18, 2023

The Fund also offers outreach programs that are designed to support accounting students and future CPAs. One of the Fund’s most recent projects was “A CPA Diversity Report: Uncovering the Barriers to Success.” Focusing on the firsthand experience of Mary T.

Illinois

CPA Practice

JULY 8, 2024

AICPA News is a collection of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Shortly before his passing, he became the first African American and youngest chair of the North Carolina Association of CPAs board of directors.

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CPA Practice

MAY 23, 2024

Her expertise and in-depth approach to supporting clients were developed for more than a decade as she led and scaled other regional and national outsourced accounting practices. Outside of work, Brittany enjoys spending time with her five children and constructing a getaway home in Washington State with her husband.

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Going Concern

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The focus groups are part of a “whipping operation” aimed at establishing support for the break-up within the partnership, identifying partners who may vote against the proposals so that they can be persuaded to change their minds, according to one person familiar with the firm’s strategy. Firm Watch. ?FRC stood at 3.18 trillion won.

Illinois

Going Concern

MARCH 15, 2024

KPMG layoffs by u/corpslave_1998 in Big4 Deloitte fights for another shot at $789M SHARKCAGE cyber contract [ Washington Technology ] Deloitte wants back into the competition for a $789 million Navy contract that was captured by Accenture. This legislation is supported by State Auditor Julie Blaha and the Minnesota Society of CPAs. “In

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Going Concern

AUGUST 5, 2022

If the world had no accountants [ The Indicator from Planet Money ] As the unsung heroes of the financial world, CPAs (Certified Public Accountants) are responsible for a wide range of important tasks, from balancing the books to investigating fraud. Sign up for our newsletter to get headlines in your inbox twice a week.

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KROST

APRIL 9, 2021

KROST CPAs and Consultants, Los Angeles-based firm, receives two new accolades from Accounting Today , Top 100 Firms, and Fastest-Growing Firms in the U.S. Additionally, the firm ranked No. 11 on the Regional Leaders on the West Coast which includes firms in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 5, 2023

Professionals on the Move is a round-up of promotions and hiring announcements in and around the accounting profession. FORVIS adds Michael Shekel to forensics and valuation team in Washington, D.C. marke t FORVIS recently welcomed Michael Shekel as a managing director with the firm’s forensics and valuation team.

Indiana

Going Concern

JANUARY 12, 2024

The auditor in question was Deloitte, the behemoth Big Four accounting firm with annual revenue of $65 billion through a global network that stretches from Amsterdam to Zhengzhou. Also today, Victor Smith and William Tomasello, both Atlanta-area CPAs, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States.

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CPA Practice

JUNE 1, 2023

AICPA News is a round-up of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs. AICPA Recognizes Top 2022 CPA Exam Performers with Elijah Watt Sells Award The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA®) recently announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award.

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CPA Practice

MAY 18, 2023

The American Institute of CPAs has announced the 50 winners of the 2022 Elijah Watt Sells Award. This award is granted to CPA candidates who obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt and have completed testing in 2022.

CPA

Going Concern

MAY 3, 2024

Many firms are seeing increased demand for their services and are navigating hybrid/remote teams, rapidly changing technology and are looking to hire more staff. Your answers can help guide the development of PCPS practice management resources designed to assist firms in meeting the ever-changing accounting firm landscape.

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Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

‘Surreal’ venue fight erupts in constitutional challenge to accounting oversight board [ Reuters ] For the third time in the last several months, a conservative U.S. appeals court is being asked to reclaim its authority over a lawsuit against a federal regulator after the case was transferred to Washington, D.C. Talent HEY, EMPLOYERS!

Kansas

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

by u/Altruistic-Bee-6372 in CPA Office Space PwC looks to exit Downtown for office in West San Jose [ The Real Deal ] Downtown San Jose has one more business casualty that could head west: PwC. The accounting and advisory firm in an email said it plans to move its office from One Cleveland Center (1375 E.

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Going Concern

JULY 29, 2024

Oh and reminder: the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is working on a plan to consolidate India’s 96,000 little accountancy firms into mega-firms that they think could compete with Big 4 on the global stage. INSIDE Public Accounting continues to tease the upcoming release of the IPA 500.

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