Mary grew up in Chicago, graduating from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She began her career as accountant and later made the switch to writing full time, concentrating on business and technology, with a focus on small business. A former QuickBooks beta tester, Mary’s work has appeared in The Motley Fool, The Blueprint, and Property Manager.com. She currently writes a monthly accounting and technology-related blog for PLANERGY, and ghostwrites several blogs for various software companies.
Accounting June 10, 2025
More than half (52%) of accounting professionals expect their firms' headcounts will be at least 20% smaller in the next five years, with fewer entry-level employees expected to be needed in the future, according to a new report from the Indiana CPA Society and CPA Crossings.
Technology June 10, 2025
Ignition unveiled early plans this week for what it calls "AI-powered pricing intelligence," a brand-new functionality the company is developing that could be released by the end of this year.
Technology June 10, 2025
E-commerce software-as-a-service provider SHOPLINE announced June 10 a new integration with Avalara to help merchants selling in the U.S. simplify sales tax calculation and filing.
Accounting June 10, 2025
More than 74,000 individuals sat for the CPA exam last year, but only 11 met the criteria to receive the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award from the AICPA and NASBA.
Taxes June 10, 2025
A company that sells automobiles through an auction house claimed a software glitch outside of its control led to the non-filing of Form 8300. Did the Tax Court give the company a pass?
Taxes June 10, 2025
Those impacted by the wildfires that destroyed at least 530 homes and businesses in parts of Oklahoma last March will now have until Nov. 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Firm Management June 9, 2025
CPA Practice Advisor's managing editor Isaac O'Bannon is making the rounds at the AICPA Engage 2025 conference, interviewing several members and vendors, and discussing technologies that helps firms and their clients be more productive, profitable, accurate and efficient.
Technology June 9, 2025
The top five U.S. accounting firm announced Monday a $1 billion investment over the next three years as part of a significant expansion of its artificial intelligence strategy, with plans to integrate agentic AI platforms across the firm's operations and services.
Technology June 9, 2025
The collaboration aims to explore how Sage Copilot can be enhanced with AICPA professional literature and content to further strengthen accuracy, context, and trust for customers navigating complex financial tasks.
Technology June 9, 2025
Xero has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone, enabling small business customers in the U.S. with a Stripe account to securely accept in-person contactless payments with their iPhone and the Xero Accounting app.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 9, 2025
The top 20 accounting firm said on June 9 that it's merging with Wakefield, MA-based Tonneson + Co., one of the largest accounting firms in the Boston area, effective July 1.
Technology June 9, 2025
The tax management platform announced on June 9 the launch of its artificial intelligence-driven tax reports, designed to enhance how business owners and individuals make tax decisions and maximize tax savings.
