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‘CPA’ Is an Increasingly Dirty Word at PE-Owned Firms

Going Concern

Blake really isn’t letting this one go and I don’t blame him: Some PE-owned firms are telling CPAs to remove their credentials from email signatures. Where does this stop? Taking our certificates off the walls? CPAs worked for years to expand our role, but now we're being marginalized. — Blake Oliver (@BlakeTOliver) May 13, 2025 An earlier tweet of his confirms what we’ve also heard that LinkedIn profiles are being scrubbed of those three letters at the behest of acco

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Aprio Partner Lexy Kessler Elected AICPA Chair

CPA Practice

Over the next year as AICPA chair, Kessler said she will concentrate on shaping the future of the accounting profession and working closely with AICPA members to align the collective vision, strategy, and direction for success.

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Bridging the Talent Gap: Preparing for the Future of Accounting

IgniteSpot

Discover how accounting firms are addressing the talent gap by investing in team development, mentorship, and education partnerships to prepare future leaders.

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OneStream Unveils Four New AI Solutions for Finance Teams

CPA Practice

OneStream announced on May 13 the release of four new SensibleAI solutions, which are embedded throughout the enterprise finance management platform across planning and forecasting, close and consolidations, and reporting and analytics processes.

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Why Tech-Forward Tax and Accounting Firms Have the Inside Track to the Future

Speaker: Joe Wroblewski, Sales Engineer Manager

Automating time-consuming manual tasks can save your firm hundreds of hours–and thousands of dollars. But it can also have longer-lasting benefits, like helping you attract and retain the next generation of CPAs, and we don’t need to tell you how important that is amid the current generational staffing crisis in the tax and accounting profession. You'll want to save your seat for this new webinar with industry expert Joe Wroblewski, where we'll explore how to: Maximize ROI with Cost-Effective Te

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IRS High-Income Nonfiler Sweeps: What Tax Practitioners Need to Know

Insightful Accountant

A recent Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report reveals that IRS "sweeps" targeting high-income nonfilers have proven remarkably effective.

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The Critical Feature of a Systematized Firm: Predictability

Ryan Lazanis

Predictability is key if you want to systematize your firm. Here are a few practical tips I used back when I was running mine. The post The Critical Feature of a Systematized Firm: Predictability appeared first on Future Firm.

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Sage Unveils New AI-Driven Tools and Innovations for Sage Intacct

CPA Practice

Sage announced a new wave of artificial intelligence-powered automation and industry innovations for Sage Intacct, with updates that improve accuracy, reduce reconciliation effort, and simplify contract, fundraising, and project workflows.

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AICPA, NASBA approve CPA licensure model legislation

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs and National Association of State Boards of Accountancy OK'd model legislation providing an alternative path to a CPA license.

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Corporate Finance Has an AI Talent and Skills Gap Problem, Study Finds

CPA Practice

AI readiness tapers off considerably from college-age finance students to senior finance professionals, exposing a key AI skills gap at a time when AI-driven finance is critical to business growth, according to a new OneStream study.

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Top VDI Providers to Watch in 2025 (And the Features to Look For) 

Ace Cloud Hosting

Businesses face increasing pressure to provide uninterrupted remote access, instant connectivity, and high-end remote work security in 2025. However, meeting these demands while maintaining efficiency and control is a major.

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Live Demo - Supercharge your Month End Close

Automation generally supercharges any process and brings its value to the forefront. See how infusing automation such as ART (our month-end close solution), into your close can get you to the next level of closing. We will share a live demo of SkyStem's solution, ART and share the key elements of month-end close automation. Through ART, we'll take a look at: What month-end close automation entails Which process steps can and should be automated Benefits of achieving process automation, and Why i

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Mixed Tax Results for Taxpayer on Legal Settlement

CPA Practice

Although damages paid due to physical injuries are tax-exempt, other payments for non-physical injuries are generally subject to tax. In this case, a man who claimed he was injured while he was incarcerated walked away with a split decision.

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QBO vs. Desktop, and other tech stories you may have missed

Accounting Today

Plus, faking resumes with AI, the return of Microsoft's Recall, and seven other developments in technology.

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7 Surprising Signs You’re Burning Out at Work, According to Experts

CPA Practice

Business experts reveal the seven silent signs of job burnout you might already be experiencingplus what to do about them before it starts impacting your mental health, productivity, and long-term career.

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Zoho rolls out CRM for Everyone

Accounting Today

Zoho's customer relationship manager, previously only for sales teams, has been modified and enhanced with AI to become CRM for Everyone.

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Mid-Year Review: How to Ignite Employee Potential Through Meaningful Feedback

Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.

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Shaping the Future of Accounting Discussed at Indiana CPA Society’s Vision2027 Forum

CPA Practice

The second annual event, which was held on May 8, is designed for professionals, educators, policy influencers, and business leaders seeking actionable insights into the future of accounting and finance.

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Zoho touts Payments solution, highlights risk and compliance support

Accounting Today

Business management solutions provider Zoho announced the general release of a new payments solution, Zoho Payments, promised to be the first step in a broader move into financial services.

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Intuit Rolls Out New Features for QuickBooks Online Accountant

CPA Practice

Intuit recently implemented its latest round of changes to QuickBooks based on feedback from accountants, primarily focused in the areas of accounts payable and accounts receivable, workflow efficiency, and Intuit Enterprise Suite.

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LITC grant application period opens May 15

Accounting Today

The IRS is granting up to $200,000 to individual low-income taxpayer clinics.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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It’s Official: CPA Candidates Finally Given Additional Path to Licensure

CPA Practice

The AICPA and NASBA have given the green light to expanding the accounting profession's model law, the Uniform Accountancy Act, to include a new optional pathway for CPA candidates to obtain licensure, the two groups said on Wednesday.

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The Art of Selling with Michelle Weinstein

Canopy Accounting

In this episode of Canopy Practice Success, host KC Brothers welcomes back Michelle Weinstein. They pick up their previous conversation on essential sales skills for accountants, stressing that a solid sales process is critical for any firm, whether new or established. Michelle highlights the multifaceted nature of a sales process, which includes initial client interaction, qualification, sales meeting preparation, handling objections, follow-up, and understanding boundaries.

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How to Write and Publish Your Memoir

Withum

I will be presenting a webinar How to Write and Publish Your Memoir on Thursday, May 22, 2025, for the East Brunswick Public Library. I will use myself as the illustration as I tell you how you could write and publish your memoir or life journey. Last year, I self-published my Memoirs of a CPA at Amazon.com in a paperback and Kindle version. I will provide a step-by-step guide, explain my decision to write it, detail my organizational process, share my journal highlights, give some shortcuts I u

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Relational Marketing, Client Retention & AI Integration with Christian Jones

Insightful Accountant

Discover how to elevate your marketing strategy from tactical to relational with insights from Christian Jones of TaxProMarketer.

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The Hidden Science Behind Why Finance Teams Resist Change—And How to Fix It

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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A Smart Tax-Saving Combo: SEP IRA Contributions + Capital Loss Harvesting

Analytix Finance & Accounting

Tax season may be over, but smart planning never goes out of style. While many breathe a sigh of relief once returns are filed, the real opportunity for high-impact tax savings begins now. And no one understands this better than Bhairavi, CPA at Analytix Solutions. In her latest feature, “ Stacking capital loss harvesting with a SEP contribution ” (Intuit Accountants, April 18, 2025), she shares a timely and tactical duo to help self-employed individuals and small business owners get

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Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) and Recent Court Cases

Shay CPA

Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) is a significant tax incentive designed to encourage investment in small businesses. Introduced under Section 1202 of the Internal Revenue Code, QSBS allows non-corporate investors to exclude up to 100% of their capital gains from the sale of QSBS, provided certain criteria are met. The provision is particularly beneficial for tech founders and investors, as it can lead to substantial tax savings upon the sale of their shares.

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Campbell & Co: A New CPA Firm Set Up for Success with Canopy

Canopy Accounting

Profile Campbell & Co provides central Virginia businesses with services that include tax returns, tax planning, bookkeeping, write-up and payroll. When he launched the firm in 2023, Dale Campbell wanted to offer high-quality services with a seamless experience for clients and employees.

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Why effective tax data management is non-negotiable

ThomsonReuters

Highlights: Corporate tax faces mounting pressure from complex regulations, digitalization, data volume, and talent shortages. Many departments rely on outdated, manual, or fragmented systems, hindering efficiency and strategic input. Transforming tax data management through centralization and automation is crucial for compliance, accuracy, and agility.

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Doing More With Less: The Modern Finance Miracle

Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP

Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.

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5 Cybersecurity Best Practices Every University Must Adopt in 2025

Ace Cloud Hosting

They say, “Privacy is a myth,” and in today’s digital age, this statement rings increasingly true. With just a click, it’s possible to uncover extensive information about anyone with an.

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AI recruiting has arrived for accounting. It's not enough

Accounting Today

These days, it takes an AI village to develop an accountant.

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Reducing the impact of national insurance increases in the hospitality sector

Menzies

Menzies LLP - A leading chartered accountancy firm. On 6 th April 2025 employers national insurance costs increased from 1,617 to 2,583 a year for each full-time employee on minimum wage, a 60% increase. Add in the increase to national minimum wage and the cost of employing a full-time minimum wage employee has increased by 2,367 a year. As one of the most labour-intensive industries across the UK, Hospitality will endure further headwinds as these costs begin to impact cash flow.

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Trump tax plan gains momentum in House as it heads to floor vote

Accounting Today

President Trump's economic package took a major step toward becoming law when a House committee approved trillions in new tax cuts on a party-line vote.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.