CPA Practice

DECEMBER 6, 2024

So, you know, its, its exciting stuff here, folks, Randy Johnston 28:55 well, and Brian, I hadnt heard the word pin tell in forever, and I have a flock of those here. In any case, I hadnt even considered that.

Technology

Accounting Today

JUNE 20, 2025

CBIZ appoints next national leader of advisory services; Tennessee Society of CPAs distributes annual member awards; and more news from across the profession.

Tennessee

TaxConnex

JULY 15, 2025

Some states, like Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and the District of Columbia, tax both. “Streaming services” are generally subject to sales tax (or its equivalent) in Arizona, Arkansas, Hawaii, Indiana, New Mexico, South Carolina, and West Virginia. Streaming is no exception.

Sales

Accounting Today

JUNE 13, 2025

Time tracking platform Laurel has raised $100 million in Series C funding led by IVP, with participation from GV (Google Ventures).

Technology

CTP

APRIL 21, 2025

To take one example, the University of Tennessees Volunteer Club reportedly distributed over $4 million to 130 of that school’s athletes. NIL collectives began to spring up after that pivotal court case in 2021, and by 2023 most of the Power Four schools (the most prominent NCAA Division I football conferences) had NIL collectives.

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Accounting Today

JUNE 20, 2025

By Jeff Stimpson 7h ago Practice management On the move: MACPA names next board chair CBIZ appoints next national leader of advisory services; Tennessee Society of CPAs distributes annual member awards; and more news from across the profession.

Mississippi

CPA Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

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TaxConnex

MARCH 6, 2025

States that still tax groceries at either full or reduced rates include Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, South Dakota, Tennessee and Utah.

Sales

CPA Practice

JULY 2, 2025

Jason Bramwell Mergers and Acquisitions June 26, 2025  Baker Tilly to Acquire KraftCPAs in Tennessee The Chicago-based top 10 firm is expanding its presence in the Southeast, announcing Thursday its intention to acquire Nashville, TN-based accounting and advisory firm KraftCPAs.

Florida

CPA Practice

JULY 7, 2025

Expands Presence with New Office in Chattanooga, Tennessee The Chattanooga office will be led by Director Todd Schiavone who has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare consulting and reimbursement. has announced the grand opening of its newest office in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Tennessee

CPA Practice

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Direct pay allows eligible entities and organizations—such as tax-exempt groups, Indian tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and rural electric cooperatives—to benefit from clean energy tax credits, according to Treasury and the IRS.

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CPA Practice

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Top 40 accounting firm LBMC has grown its footprint across Tennessee by adding Frazee Ivy Davis, an accounting firm based in Memphis, effective Dec. With Memphis as the second-largest metro center in Tennessee, this expansion cements LBMC’s position as Tennessee’s largest professional services firm and third largest in the Southeast.

Real Estate

TaxConnex

JULY 10, 2025

1-3; Tennessee (clothing costing up to $100, general supplies up to $50, computers up to $1,500) Aug. 2-3; Florida (clothing to $100, general supplies up to $50, computers up to $1,500) Aug. 1-31; Missouri (clothing up to $100, general supplies up to $50, among others) Aug. 1-31; Texas (costing up to $100), Aug.

West Virginia

TaxConnex

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The states are Alabama, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, South Dakota, Tennessee and Utah. All but 11 states no longer levy a statewide sales tax on groceries, though many local communities nationwide do.

Sales

Accounting Today

AUGUST 1, 2025

TENNESSEE HHM CPAs hired: Jana Whiteside as an audit supervisor in the Memphis office, Kristen Seltenright as a dealership specialist and Will Hubbell as a senior accountant, both in the Chattanooga office. Brown Plus, Camp Hill, was named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2025 by the PA Chamber.

Technology

CPA Practice

JULY 1, 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.

Ohio

Accounting Today

JULY 25, 2025

TENNESSEE Rodefer Moss & Co, Knoxville, launched Rodefer Moss Transaction Advisors, a dedicated M&A advisory service designed to serve CPA firms with clients that are considering a business transaction. RHODE ISLAND Elizabeth Harman was promoted to partner at KLR, Providence.

Rhode Island

CPA Practice

JUNE 12, 2025

Witching Hour (Knoxville, Tennessee): Helps power companies prevent wildfires using a robotic system to install advanced materials over existing power lines. The Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Program provides underrepresented entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding, and tools to scale their businesses.

Technology

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

CPA Practice

AUGUST 7, 2025

State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.

CPA

Going Concern

JANUARY 21, 2025

Relevant recent article (I just really like this headline ok): Ohio to the AICPA: Suck It, Losers A Tennessee accountant behaved badly : A Franklin Certified Public Accountant, has been charged with wire fraud, money laundering and tax fraud in a federal court.

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Accounting Today

JULY 30, 2025

The Tennessee-based firm introduced an advisory service to help its clients — and other firms' clients — who are looking to make a transaction.

Tennessee

Accounting Today

JULY 17, 2025

In March, the firm also acquired Thurman Campbell Group , expanding into the Tennessee market. Most recently the firm acquired three firms in June, including Frierson, Solá, Simonton & Kutac in Houston, and Benoit & Associates and Draper Blalik & Company in Michigan.

Technology

TaxConnex

JULY 22, 2025

The top states depending on sales and excise taxes include Florida, Texas, Tennessee, South Dakota, Louisiana and Mississippi. Excise taxes make up an average of 10% to 20% of a state’s tax base, but in some states they constitute more than 30%.The

Sales

TaxConnex

JULY 31, 2025

Eliminating sales tax on groceries remained top of mind in states like Tennessee, Utah, Alabama, Arkansas and Mississippi. Mississippi passed a bill to eliminate the state income tax but also trim the state’s high taxes on groceries but potentially raise municipalities’ sales taxes. Define ‘easier.’

Sales

Accounting Today

JULY 1, 2025

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

North Carolina

Accounting Today

JULY 3, 2025

TENNESSEE Blue & Co., Jie Yang was elected to partner at Bowman & Co., Voorhees, where he joined the governmental services department in 2011. Jane Shawver was named president of Blue Benefits Consulting, an affiliate of Blue & Co.,

Technology

CPA Practice

JULY 9, 2025

Witching Hour (Knoxville, Tennessee): Helps power companies prevent wildfires using a robotic system to install advanced materials over existing power lines. The Sage Impact Entrepreneurship Program provides underrepresented entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding, and tools to scale their businesses.

Technology

CPA Practice

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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CPA Practice

JULY 10, 2025

CNBC’s Top States for Business in 2025 North Carolina Texas Florida Virginia Ohio Michigan Georgia Tennessee Indiana Minnesota _ ©2025 The Charlotte Observer. What may prevent North Carolina from repeating at No. Visit charlotteobserver.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency LLC. Thanks for reading CPA Practice Advisor!

North Carolina

CPA Practice

JULY 17, 2025

New York, Nevada and Texas saw the largest unadjusted increases, while claims fell in Michigan, New Jersey and Tennessee. Before adjusting for seasonal factors, initial claims rose 19,539 last week to 260,900. Still, some large companies such as Recruit Holdings Co. and Intel Corp. have recently said they’re cutting jobs.

Technology

Accounting Today

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Members of the Tennessee Society of CPAs visited the state capital in Nashville this week to lobby for changes in the licensure and mobility laws.

Tennessee

Cherry Bekaert

MAY 6, 2024

Tennessee Franchise Tax Refund Opportunity with New Senate Bill Taxpayers must file refund claims between May 15, 2024, and November 30, 2024, to potentially qualify for this franchise tax refund. What Is Changing with Tennessee Franchise Tax? Furthermore, taxpayers who overpaid using the previous method can expect to receive refunds.

Tennessee

Accounting Today

APRIL 21, 2025

The Tennessee General Assembly passed legislation backed by the Tennessee Society of CPAs adding an extra pathway to a CPA license.

Tennessee

Cherry Bekaert

JUNE 12, 2023

Tennessee Works Tax Act Tennessee recently enacted the Senate Bill 275/House Bill 323, the Tennessee Works Tax Act , as the single largest tax cut in state history. Current law allows qualified manufacturers and financial asset management companies to elect single-sales factor apportionment.

Tennessee

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Hodges, known as the “Rookie Bookie” on social media, made her comments less than three months after Tennessee became the 20th state to launch sports betting on Nov. We’re growing a market of people who have never bet before in Tennessee.”. So this will scale in a big way, and I think big things are still to come for Action 24/7.”.

Tennessee

TaxConnex

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Why do the states with sales taxes have such a range, from the high combined state and local taxation (pushing 10%) of Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas and Washington to the lows of Alaska , Wyoming and Maine. The highest state-level rates are in California, Indiana, Mississippi, Rhode Island and Tennessee.

Rhode Island