Paychex sees small business job growth slowing, but wages rising

Minimum wage increases in states across the country are helping drive up wages, although the rate of job growth at small businesses has slowed down, according to payroll giant Paychex.


Leasing: The next frontier

RSM partner Rich Stuart dives into the potential impact of FASB’s incoming standard for leases.


Youngstown State University announces student-athlete scholarship

Former school staff members Dan and Sharon Wathen’s award will aid accounting students in the Athletics department.


How much can buybacks rise on tax cuts? This estimate says 70%

Donald Trump’s Christmas present to U.S. equity investors will be a big one, if history is any guide.


KPMG buys certain cybersecurity assets from Cyberinc

This is the firm’s second acquisition in the identity and access management area.


Menlo Technologies acquires SSi Consulting

The buyer is set to gain a strong business application partner.


In the blogs: Animal instincts

Reform’s effect on tax-exempts; hitting the marketing balance; Bozo of the year; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.


PCAOB swears in new chairman William Duhnke

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board swore in its new chairman William D. Duhnke III on Tuesday, along with a new board member, Kathleen M. Hamm, at the headquarters of the Securities and Exchange Commission.


H&R Block opens offices early

For a limited time, participating locations will file 1040EZs for free.


The debate about Excel

Debate has raged about the efficacy of Excel since Microsoft launched it in 1985.