Resources
Accounting Today
- by Michael CohnThe Institute submitted a letter in response to the Department of Education's plan to exclude accounting from its definition of "professional degree" programs.
- by Chris GaetanoBotkeeper, which abruptly shut down earlier this month, has found a new lease on life as the Botkeeper Infinite platform after being acquired by Xendoo.
- by Chris GaetanoPlus, Propense unveils Hatfield client service AI; Skipentry premieres with QBO data extractor tool; and other accounting tech news and updates.
- by Paige HagyThe American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board proposed a set of updates to its attestation standards regarding sustainability and other emerging assurance issues.
- by Michael CohnSenate Finance Committee leaders introduced bipartisan legislation with changes to IRS procedures and administration, and standards for tax preparers.
- by Danielle LeeHCJ CPAs adds partner; pair of CohnReznick leaders recognized on local lists; and more news from across the profession.
- by Michael CohnThe Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission curtailed enforcement actions against auditors significantly in 2025.
- by Daniel HoodAccounting firms need to stop worrying about staffing problems, and start focusing on capacity.
- by Mark FriedlichThe confusion over pending Employee Retention Credit claims is bad. The situation for disallowed claims is much worse.
- by Danielle LeePreparers are helping clients navigate OBBBA deductions and other pressing concerns.
Wall Street Journal
- Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.
- The Canadian government said it would provide extraordinary financing to Canada Post to avoid insolvency at the state-owned mail service.
- Amazon.com said it is open to talks with officials from the Canadian and Quebec governments about the decision to shut down operations in the country’s French-speaking province, which would lead to 1,700 people losing their jobs.
- Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.
- Find insight on Cnooc, YTL Power International, Ampol, and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.
- Read about CSX, Magna International, Alaska Air and more in the latest Market Talks covering the auto and transport sector.
- Find insight on CSX, Givaudan, Rio Tinto and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
- Find insight on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena’s bid for Mediobanca, Travelers and more in the latest Market Talks covering financial services.
- Novo Nordisk shares rose sharply after the Danish pharmaceutical giant said an experimental weight-loss shot helped patients lose 22% of their body weight in a clinical trial.
- The European Commission said that the parties’ offer to sell five of International Paper’s plants in Europe fully addresses its competition concerns over the deal.