CPA Practice

JUNE 25, 2025

Jason Bramwell Mergers and Acquisitions June 25, 2025  RubinBrown Combines With Maggart & Associates in Tennessee The top 40 accounting firm is growing its presence in the Nashville market by joining forces with Maggart, one of the largest CPA firms in the Middle Tennessee region, effective June 2.

Technology

Accounting Today

JULY 1, 2025

Trump allies in Silicon Valley, including venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, defense tech firm Anduril Industries Inc. Senator Marsha Blackburn, whose state of Tennessee is home to the Nashville music industry, led the effort to scrap the provision. founder Palmer Luckey and Palantir Technologies Inc.

North Carolina

CPA Practice

AUGUST 23, 2023

State CPA Societies in Action is a series of articles spotlighting the varied educational, advocacy, networking and professional activities of the state CPA societies across the U.S. TSCPA is the premier professional association for CPAs in Tennessee,” said Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, President/CEO of TSCPA.

Tennessee

Going Concern

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The alert, which was shared by both TDCI and the Tennessee Board of Accountancy, advises clients how to proceed now that JD Frost & Company/Croft & Frost/Dumpster Fire PLLC is no more. License verification can be performed at verify.tn.gov Records: Endeavor to obtain any personal or business records, files, or documents from the firm.

Tennessee

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories. The Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA) is pleased to award $280,000 in scholarships through the TSCPA Educational & Memorial Foundation to 128 Tennessee accounting students.

CPA

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Also a member of the BDO Alliance, Kruggel Lawton currently has three offices in Indiana and one each in Michigan and Tennessee. This is a great opportunity not only for our team but for our clients, and I look forward to continuing to serve our communities together.”

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CPA Practice

MARCH 18, 2024

Top 500 accounting firm JHM Certified Public Accountants, based in Chattanooga, is expanding its presence in eastern Tennessee by combining with Harting, Bishop & Arrendale (HBA) in Cleveland, TN. The combined firm will operate under the name of JHM Certified Public Accountants.

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CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Top 10 accounting firm CBIZ, which provides financial, insurance and advisory services, has acquired the non-attest assets of Indianapolis-based Somerset CPAs and Advisors, effective February 1, 2023. Concurrent with this transaction, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.,

accounting firms

Going Concern

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The strategic acquisition also encompasses Mueller dotKonnect, a business process outsourcing firm specializing in finance, accounting, tax and payroll functions. It also marks the firm’s fifth office location in the South. LBMC CEO Jeff Drummonds said the firm is aggressively pursuing growth. This move, effective Nov.

CPA

TaxConnex

AUGUST 15, 2023

The five states with the highest average combined state and local sales tax rates are Tennessee (9.548%), Louisiana (9.547%), Arkansas (9.44%), Washington (9.4%) and Alabama (9.24%). Among highlights: In some cases, local sales taxes exceed state rates. California has the highest statewide sales tax rate, at 7.25%.

Sales

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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CPA Practice

MARCH 5, 2024

Top 100 accounting firm HHM CPAs has expanded outside of Tennessee after merging in Pensacola, FL-based CPA firm Bizzell, Neff & Galloway on March 1. HHM has three offices in Tennessee: Chattanooga, Memphis, and Cleveland. Bizzell will continue his role as managing partner of the HHM Pensacola office.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

CPA firms constantly seek ways to boost efficiency, enhance client satisfaction, and drive growth. While technology and strategies play crucial roles, one often overlooked element can be the key to unlocking your firm’s full potential: document management.

Rhode Island

Going Concern

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

announced today that it has acquired the non-attest assets of Somerset CPAs and Advisors (“Somerset”) of Indianapolis, IN, effective February 1, 2023. a national independent CPA firm that works closely with CBIZ, announced the acquisition of the attest assets of Somerset CPAs and Advisors.

cpas

Going Concern

MAY 26, 2023

AICPA Auditing Standards Board’s Work Plan Includes Potential Convergence Projects with International Standards [ Thomson Reuters ] The AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board (ASB) is working on several standard-setting or research projects, according to its 2023 workplan, which was discussed during a meeting on May 16-17 in Nashville, Tennessee.

public accounting

Going Concern

MARCH 1, 2024

Independence is a cornerstone of the auditing profession [ Nebraska Examiner ] The recent controversy in Nebraska, involving an attempt by the Department of Health and Human Services to hire a private CPA firm to perform the statewide federal single audit, underscores a critical debate about the role of external auditors in governmental auditing.

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CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Much like other public accounting firms that have received a private equity infusion— Citrin Cooperman , Grant Thornton , and, most recently, Doeren Mayhew , to name a few—ATA will operate in an alternative practice structure. ATA had revenues of $40.5 million during its most recent fiscal year, according to INSIDE Public Accounting.

Mississippi

CPA Practice

JULY 3, 2024

The right solution also eases the workload on your staff, helping your CPA Firm or Payroll Service Bureau achieve more. Effective payroll software ensures accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency, providing a competitive edge. It supports client retention, improves ROI, and facilitates business growth.

payroll

CPA Practice

MAY 10, 2024

FORVIS adds two managing directors to State & Local Tax team FORVIS , an integrated professional services firm has hired two new managing directors to bolster its State & Local Tax (SALT) practice in two key markets. Karin Ecroyd has joined the firm in New York City, New York, and Scott Smith has joined in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Now, I spoke with a CPA firm the week before we recorded this podcast, actually two who had both looked at audit site and concluded that the platform could make their audit workpapers As much as anywhere from 30 to 80%. But it’s all inside the platform.

Technology

CPA Practice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

He also worked as an audit manager for a national accounting firm, managing public and private company audits. Hight earned his master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Tennessee Tech University and previously served on the university’s College of Business Advisory Board.

Kansas

CPA Practice

JULY 19, 2024

It exists to take the pain out of processes and let professionals working in CPA fi rms and businesses comply with regulations, drive productivity, and better engage with key stakeholders. million – $4,999,999 $5 million – $10,000,000 Over $10 million Do you have a document management system?

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Along came the devastation of Hurricane Helene and the appropriate extensions granted in seven jurisdictions, including the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, plus parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia. Batch Extensions from HubSync : Helps CPA firms prepare extensions in bulk.

South Carolina

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Well, Randy Johnston 04:24 you know, the other thing that could be you know, I’ve been in many CPA firms where in industry businesses where there’s glass walls on their meeting rooms, and I could see that could be used for advertising type of things but you know, boy had been expensive wall to build that may be cheaper than etching, but I doubt it.

Technology

CPA Practice

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Well, Randy Johnston 04:24 you know, the other thing that could be you know, I’ve been in many CPA firms where in industry businesses where there’s glass walls on their meeting rooms, and I could see that could be used for advertising type of things but you know, boy had been expensive wall to build that may be cheaper than etching, but I doubt it.

Technology

CPA Practice

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I’m Randy Johnston out of Hutchinson, Kansas with my friend and cohort and CO presenter Brian Tankersley out in Knoxville, Tennessee. Randy Johnston 00:08 Welcome to Technology Lab. Now, as it turns out, Brian and I get the privilege of being guest and presenters at lots of different conferences.

Technology

Going Concern

JANUARY 5, 2024

He furthered his education at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and was a member of the UT Pride of the Southland Marching Band. He obtained his CPA certification in 1987 and then returned to Smithville to work with Ed Fuqua at his local CPA firm. Feel Bad Stories Half of workers feel pressured to work late.

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