Payroll giant Paychex reported a slight dip in small business hiring last month, while the pace of employment growth stayed relatively unchanged compared to last year.

The AICPA, NAEA, NATP, NCCPAP, NSA and others have combined to ask for improvements.

The Office of Professional Responsibility is trying to expand its authority over preparers – and running into opposition.

Virginia accounting firm Eubanks & Company has joined Rose Financial Services, a Rockville, Md.-based firm that focuses on finance and accounting outsourcing services.

The Institute of Management Accountants is looking to balance the more traditional focus on technical skills in new professionals.

BDO USA has added Hilton Consulting, a Virginia-based consulting firm that helps federal government agencies improve their financial and operational performance.

The American Institute of CPAs’ Financial Reporting Executive Committee has issued 11 new working drafts to help four different industries deal with the upcoming revenue recognition accounting standard.

The financial information company Sageworks has released The Definitive Guide to Improving Cash Flow, a free e-book for accountants to help their business clients with liquidity.

The U.K.’s exit from the European Union will bring major tax uncertainties for U.S. businesses trading in the U.K., or using it as a platform to trade into the rest of the EU.

Eight weeks ago the president said he would be releasing a “phenomenal” tax plan within two or three weeks. But there’s no sign of a plan yet, and mixed signals from the White House are imperiling Republican promises of speedy action.