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January 6, 2022

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Tips for recruiting and retention in a 'Great Resignation' world

By Sean McCabe      

Firm leaders and industry consultants share their strategies on how to keep talent after the changes brought on by the pandemic. View story →

Firms face the Great Resignation

By Sean McCabe       8 min read

Recruiting and retention have been major issues for the accounting profession, but the current exodus ‘feels different and worse.’ View story →

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Parthenon Capital, a private equity firm based in Boston, has struck an agreement with the Chicago-based Top Five Firm's wealth management practice.

IRS extends deadline to ‘perfect’ R&D tax credit claims

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

The Internal Revenue Service expanded the transition period from 30 to 45 days to provide evidence to back up tax refund claims involving the research and development credit, while issuing new guidance. View story →

Easing the pain of lease accounting

By Ted Needleman       10 min read

The right software, plenty of preparation, and starting early are all key View story →

Sales and use tax changes proliferate amid pandemic

By Michael Cohn       6 min read

Global sales tax changes over the past year have been accelerating due to COVID-19, supply chain pressures, e-commerce and nexus issues, plus other factors. View story →

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Why accounting automation is not just AP

By Jason Richelson       3 min read

The profession needs to broaden its definition of automating its processes. View story →

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Private equity firm acquiring RSM US wealth practice

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

Parthenon Capital, a private equity firm based in Boston, has struck an agreement with the Chicago-based Top Five Firm's wealth management practice. View story →

Private sector added 807K jobs in December

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

Private sector employers added 807,000 jobs in December, according to payroll giant ADP, as the job market continued to recover despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. View story →

IAASB looks for feedback on auditing standard for less complex entities

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The board is surveying stakeholders about easing the audit requirements for less complex companies, while beefing them up for more complicated structures. View story →

Biden economic agenda still stuck as Manchin reports no talks

By Erik Wasson and Laura Litvan       4 min read

Sen. Joe Manchin said Tuesday he’s not in talks with the White House or top Democrats on reviving President Biden’s $2 trillion tax and social spending agenda.  View story →

M&A roundup: Wiss, High Rock and ATA expand

By Michael Cohn      

Wiss acquires Neidich; High Rock Accounting adds the Digital CPA; and Alexander Thompson Arnold buys Jordan, Woosley, Crone & Keaton. Read story →

In the blogs: Take notice

By Jeff Stimpson       3 min read

Biggest offenders; problems with relief; what to do this year; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Read story →

Tax pros focusing on recruiting and training new talent

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

Tax leaders are concentrating on recruiting and training new and existing talent this year, while emphasizing personal development and health and wellness in order to attract and retain good people. Read story →

Small biz raised hourly wages to $30 in December

By Michael Cohn       3 min read

Employees at small businesses saw their average hourly earnings hit a record high in December, while employment levels kept rising. Read story →

NJCPA meets with local students to discuss accounting careers

By Sean McCabe       2 min read

More than 80 members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs visited local high schools as part of the 2021 CPA Career Awareness program. Read story →

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