The challenge for CPA firms: Applying RPA in the real world

Accountants can start small when it comes to deploying robotic process automation to streamline their workflows.

The challenge for CPA firms: Applying RPA in the real world


AICPA and CPA.com provide PPP loan forgiveness tool

Borrowers or their accountants can fill out the forgiveness application and the tool produces all government-mandated forms automatically.

AICPA and CPA.com provide PPP loan forgiveness tool


Bitcoin investor sues IRS for seizing private financial data

A Bitcoin investor in New Hampshire has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service after he received a letter from the IRS inquiring about his digital currency holdings.

Bitcoin investor sues IRS for seizing private financial data


CLA grants more than $500K to diversity-focused organizations

Top 10 Firm CliftonLarsonAllen’s CLA Foundation contributed to 40 organizations across the country — nearly 40 percent of which are led by people of color.

CLA grants more than 0K to diversity-focused organizations


New York State accuses tax prep companies of hiding free software

New York State’s Department of Financial Services issued a report saying five tax prep software companies have been making it difficult for taxpayers to access the free versions of their tax preparation software, even though they belong to the Free File Alliance.

New York State accuses tax prep companies of hiding free software


Lawmakers urge IRS to fix stimulus payment problems

Over a hundred members of Congress are asking the service to resolve a number of issues preventing the remaining Economic Impact Payments from going out.

Lawmakers urge IRS to fix stimulus payment problems


Scaling New Heights moves to November

The 1,500-person event will be held in a venue for 10,000, to accommodate social distancing, and a remote-attendance option will be available.

Scaling New Heights moves to November


People & firms on the move: Baker Tilly appoints business advisory leader

CLA Foundation grants over $500K to 40 organizations; KLR promotes three; and more CPA news.

People & firms on the move: Baker Tilly appoints business advisory leader


6 productivity hacks for the remote CPA

CPAs have no excuse to return to crowded offices, especially not in states where COVID-19 is having a second wind.

6 productivity hacks for the remote CPA


White House says stimulus bill ‘must’ include payroll tax cut

The White House is signaling to Congress that President Donald Trump could reject a new coronavirus aid bill if it doesn’t include a payroll tax cut, adding a new complication to already contentious negotiations between Republicans and Democrats on the next round of stimulus.

White House says stimulus bill ‘must’ include payroll tax cut