California CPA Association Opposes Billionaire Tax, Citing Administrative and Legal Concerns

The California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA), the state’s leading professional organization for CPAs, announced its opposition on Tuesday to a proposed November ballot measure that seeks to impose…

Mortgage Lenders Navigate the Complexities of the New Credit Scoring Landscape

The mortgage industry stands at a pivotal juncture, with lenders increasingly embracing a new era of credit scoring driven by advanced models like FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0, alongside a…

The Crucial Role of Form W-2 Box 12 Codes in Payroll Compliance

Each year, employers are mandated to file Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, for their employees, a critical document for both individual taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A…

Womens Equality Day and the Evolution of Workplace Inclusion Amidst a Shifting Political and Regulatory Landscape

Women’s Equality Day, observed annually on August 26, serves as both a commemoration of the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution and a critical assessment…

TaxJar vs Kintsugi Comparing Modern Sales Tax Automation Solutions for Scaling Enterprises and Startups

The landscape of American commerce has undergone a radical transformation over the last decade, moving from localized brick-and-mortar transactions to a complex, multi-jurisdictional digital economy. For businesses operating in this…

U.S. Economy Shows Moderate Growth in Second Quarter of 2026, Driven by Consumer Spending

The U.S. economy experienced a moderate expansion in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) increasing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent, according to the…

Dr. Heidi Overton Nominated as FDA Commissioner, Facing Urgent Calls for Tobacco Policy Reform

Last week, President Trump formally nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a prominent White House domestic policy aide, to assume the critical role of Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).…

Digital Deception Escalates: Shop App Users Targeted in Sophisticated Fake Order Scam Amid Broader Surge in Online Fraud.

A new wave of highly convincing scams is targeting users of the Shop app, a popular e-commerce service by Shopify, with reports emerging from multiple U.S. states of mysterious orders…

The Imperative Questions Every Accounting Firm Must Ask Before Moving Client Data to the Cloud

The accounting and tax industry is witnessing a decisive and accelerating shift towards hosted and cloud-based environments for client data. This transition, driven by the operational realities of remote workforces,…

BPM Appoints Nick Steiner as New CEO, Succeeding Jim Wallace After a Decade of Transformative Growth

The esteemed accounting and advisory firm BPM has announced a significant leadership transition, appointing Nick Steiner as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Steiner, a seasoned professional with over…