The IRS posted an updated fact sheet on the tax rules surrounding educational assistance benefits after the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Balancing executive incentives with tax penalties
Golden parachutes remain a popular strategy for aligning executive and shareholders’ interests in corporate transactions but can trigger significant tax penalties.
Measuring and managing your firm’s technology
Two dozen KPIs to help you figure out if your accounting firm is getting good value from its tech investments.
FASB plans changes in crypto accounting
The Financial Accounting Standards Board met to discuss accounting for transfers of crypto assets and disclosures around digital assets such as stablecoins.
IRS encourages whistleblowers to report fraud at tax-exempt groups
The IRS is asking for whistleblowers to report misuse, diversion or fraudulent use of federal funds by nonprofits, individuals and businesses.
On the move: CBIZ names new CIO/CTO
CohnReznick adds chief administration and transformation officer; HCVT opens Denver metro office; and more news from across the profession.
Tech news: Xero announces Xero OS
Plus, Tieout announces launch; LogicGate touts Config Newton, an agentic GRC Engineer; and other news and updates from the accounting tech world.
Protect margins and retain talent in a rising wage era
This year alone, minimum wages increased in 19 states and dozens of cities and counties, reflecting a broader national shift toward higher baseline pay.
Lawmakers propose tax and IRS bills as filing season ends
Senators introduced several pieces of tax-related legislation this week, including measures aimed at improving customer service at the Internal Revenue Service, cracking down on tax evasion and curbing the carried interest tax break, in addition to efforts in the House to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act.
Lack of governance coordination on AI costing companies
While organizations are pouring incredible amounts of money into AI, lack of strong governance and coordination between leaders has blunted the effectiveness of these investments or even lost them money.