Firm Management May 30, 2025
KPMG Names Next Management Committee
KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, today announced its next Management Committee, effective July 1, 2025.
Small Business May 30, 2025
Avalara Launches APIs for End-to-End 1099 and W-9 Compliance Automation
With Avalara’s new API advances, businesses can automate even more of the end-to-end process to achieve greater time savings and more efficient resource allocation, directly from an ERP, accounting, ecommerce or marketplace platform. Here’s how it works:
Firm Management May 30, 2025
An Overview of the Top Tech in the 2025 Readers Choice Awards – The Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2025
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley, CPA, discuss the most popular products in this year's 2025 CPA Practice Advisor Readers Choice Awards. Watch the video, listen to the audio, or read the transcript.
AICPA May 29, 2025
AICPA Continues Opposition to Proposed Limitations on PTET SALT Deductions, Provides Recommendations
The AICPA also made recommendations to ensure that the Senate version of the bill would not needlessly disadvantage certain taxpayers but would protect taxpayers.
Firm Management May 29, 2025
BDO USA CEO Wayne Berson to Retire Next Year
Berson, who has served as CEO of Chicago-based top 10 accounting firm BDO USA since 2012, is retiring effective June 30, 2026.
Technology May 29, 2025
Acumatica Set to Be Acquired By Vista Equity Partners
The Washington-based ERP provider said on May 29 it has signed an agreement to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners, the global investment firm that purchased Avalara in 2022.
Accounting May 29, 2025
Illinois Legislature Passes Bill That Creates New CPA Licensure Pathways
Legislation that creates additional pathways to becoming a CPA in Illinois awaits Gov. JB Pritzker's signature after the bill was passed in the state House in April and the state Senate last week.
Accounting May 29, 2025
Sage Scales Embedded Services to North America and Europe
Embedded Services aims to equip platform partners with capabilities that deepen customer engagement, drive loyalty, and unlock sustainable growth through enhanced user experiences.
Advisory May 29, 2025
Automating 1099 Compliance Enhances Firm Value to Clients
Armanino has implemented a 1099 and W-9 compliance system to relieve the burden on its clients, reduce risks, simplify filing processes, and create a strategic year-round plan for maintaining vendor information collection and management.
Accounting May 28, 2025
Finance Leaders Plan to Increase Use of Agentic AI in Next Year
When looking at team resources and structure, 33% of respondents said they will consider hiring new team members to manage economic volatility, with 24% considering restructuring.
Accounting May 28, 2025
Media Agencies Turn to AI to Strengthen Financial Health and Cash Flow, AvidXchange Survey Reveals
Agencies cited revenue growth (92%), data protection (91%), and fraud prevention (88%) as vital to financial stability. Cash flow, improved invoicing, talent management, and operational efficiency also ranked as important contributors.
Technology May 28, 2025
Cherry Bekaert Rolls Out Finance Modernization Solution Aimed at Middle-Market CFOs
The top 25 accounting firm's new finance modernization solution is designed to help mid-market businesses and CFOs streamline operations and technology integration for confident growth.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Bryan Cytron
Vice President, Cytron and Company
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
