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4 changes that will stick with accounting long after the pandemic is over

By Justin Hatch      

The COVID-19 pandemic’s far-reaching effects have touched every industry around the world, and CPAs are not immune.  Read story →

States fight back against ARP’s tax cut ban

By Roger Russell       3 min read

A spate of lawsuits claims that the restrictions violate states' rights to manage their finances. Read story →

Former lawmakers press Congress not to end ERC early

By Michael Cohn       6 min read

An open letter last week expressed bipartisan opposition to proposals to retroactively end the credit before the end of the fourth quarter. Read story →

BDO merges in Lowery

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The deal expands the BDO Wealth Advisors business. Read story →

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Black accountants confront racism from co-workers and clients

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

A study published by the American Accounting Association found that participants shared similar experiences with stereotyping, insensitivity and disrespect. Read story →

The world’s rich and powerful are stashing $500B in ... South Dakota

By Anders Melin       6 min read

There’s no telling where the vast fortunes hide on tree-softened Phillips Avenue in Sioux Falls.  Read story →

Social Security benefits to increase 5.9% in 2022

By Michael Cohn       1 min read

The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits will go up 5.9% next year, affecting approximately 70 million Americans. Read story →

The 2021 audit cycle: Not quite back to normal

By Jeffrey Kranzel, Matt Wray      

Companies can expect to face seven key pressure points. Here are some considerations to successfully navigate each hurdle. Read story →

More women becoming partners and principals at firms

By Joanne Cleaver       3 min read

Women have achieved the milestone of 32% of partners and principals, in aggregate, for the 41 firms that participated this year in research by AFWA's Accounting MOVE Project.  Read story →

Art of Accounting: Checklist for an exit plan for business owners

By Edward Mendlowitz       6 min read

Even with no desire to sell or end the business, planning can present a way the owner could exit on their own terms. Read story →

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