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Steps to prepare for tariff volatility and a possible restructuring wave

April 22, 2025

Businesses previously buoyed by easy credit and low interest rates now face tightening liquidity, higher borrowing costs and strained supply chains.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal

CT could withhold driver’s licenses from tax delinquents

April 21, 2025

Faced with a slumping economy and likely big cuts in federal aid, state legislators are once again weighing whether to turn delinquent taxpayers over to collection agencies — and block renewal of their driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations.

  • business and industry
  • state tax
  • advocacy - state

Governor Lamont Launches Reporting Tool for Entities in Connecticut Impacted by Recent Federal Actions

April 16, 2025

Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is encouraging businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities in Connecticut that have been impacted by recent actions from the federal government to report that information to the state so that it can be compiled into a central database and provide state policymakers with a better understanding of how these directives are affecting various groups, geographical regions, and sectors of the economy.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • advocacy - state

Business advocacy group seeks destruction of millions of BOI records

April 14, 2025

A small business advocacy organization that sued over beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements asked the federal government to destroy BOI reports filed before the government dropped the requirement for domestic entities.

  • accounting and auditing
  • business and industry
  • advocacy - federal
  • boi

Financial Accounting Foundation Board of Trustees Seeks Nominations for Private Company Council Members

April 14, 2025

The Board of Trustees of the Financial Accounting Foundation (FAF) today announced the Appointments Committee is seeking nominations for new members of the Private Company Council (PCC). New member terms will be for three years beginning January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31, 2028, with the possibility of reappointment to an additional three-year term.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - federal

54% of employees say they’re ‘quiet cracking’

April 09, 2025

The newest quiet labor trend is slowly eroding workplace productivity and is likely going unnoticed by many companies until it’s too late.

  • business and industry
  • practice management

How CFOs can negotiate employee benefit costs

April 08, 2025

Use these tips to help guide communication toward successful renewals.

  • business and industry

Should I disclose my use of gen AI to clients?

April 01, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the use of generative AI is gaining currency in the accounting profession. Not only are CPA firms integrating generative AI into administrative workflows, but a growing number of firms are investigating how deploying generative AI can help them more efficiently deliver solutions to clients. Generative AI options range from publicly available platforms to custom-built systems and include essential programs that also make use of generative AI, such as technical research software. Regardless of the platform or software, CPAs are increasingly asking, “Should we inform our clients about our use of generative AI, and if so, how?“

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Accounting has a Gen Z problem. It’s time for new talent strategies

March 25, 2025

Companies can adopt practical strategies to attract younger talent to the accounting field while also introducing ways to retain current employees.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

How AI is changing cybersecurity for better or worse

March 25, 2025

CFOs looking to bolster cybersecurity at their firms need to have a thorough understanding of both the benefits and disadvantages of artificial intelligence.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

IRS Adds New Answers to Employee Retention Credit FAQs in Response to Practitioner Questions

March 25, 2025

The Employee Retention Credit FAQs have been update and answer a number of questions that practitioners have been asking.

  • business and industry
  • coronavirus
  • practice management
  • federal tax

The ROI of generative AI: It’s growing rapidly, CFOs say

March 21, 2025

Positivity around generative artificial intelligence (AI) has exponentially risen among CFOs at large companies over the last year, but reliance on human involvement remains crucial to success, according to a recent survey.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

More than half of millennials are ‘polyworking’

March 19, 2025

Many employees approaching the height of their careers still need multiple jobs to make ends meet, a new report indicates.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

Accountants must adapt or be left behind

March 12, 2025

At his session on day one of the Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping, Richard Murphy reflected on how the profession has changed and how accountants need to move with the times.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • pipeline

Lawmakers reintroduce R&D expensing bill

March 12, 2025

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced legislation to allow immediate expensing of research and development costs, all the way back to 2022 when the tax break expired.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - federal
  • federal tax

Less than a third of companies follow AI adoption best practices

March 12, 2025

However, larger companies with over $500 million in annual revenue are significantly more likely, according to McKinsey’s latest report.

  • business and industry
  • technology and cybersecurity

Work from home v the office: Finding the balance

March 12, 2025

Gen Y employees typically see greater advantages in working in the office rather than at home, compared with their Gen Z colleagues.

  • business and industry
  • career resources
  • practice management

Technology Modernization: Your 2025 Talent Road Map

March 11, 2025

Technology modernization isn't just another item on the corporate agenda—it ranks among the top four strategic priorities for IT leaders in 2025, according to Robert Half’s latest Demand for Skilled Talent report. That’s no doubt why 55% of technology and IT leaders cited technical debt as their primary barrier to accomplishing their goals.

  • business and industry
  • practice management
  • technology and cybersecurity

Legislators Look To Ban Workplace Non-Disclosure Agreements

March 10, 2025

Sen. Mae Flexer and Rep. Matt Blumenthal have reintroduced legislation this year to ban the use of non-disclosure agreements in Connecticut workplaces.

  • business and industry
  • advocacy - state

With Trump tax cuts set to expire, tax pros tell businesses not to wait to develop a succession plan

March 10, 2025

There are many reasons for a business owner to develop a succession plan. It can ensure continuity and minimize disruptions, especially in the face of an unexpected death. It also can help prepare employees for future leadership roles.

  • business and industry
  • personal financial planning
  • practice management
  • advocacy - federal
  • federal tax