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President Trump signed a series of executive orders after his inauguration, including a hiring freeze for federal government workers, particularly at the IRS.

January 20
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THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Barry Melancon

Barry Melancon, the longest-serving head of the AICPA, talks about how he got there, his accomplishments, and what's next for the profession.

December 6
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Coffey-Sue-AICPA - NEW 2023

The most influential people in the field, as chosen by their peers.

December 4
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LISTS & RANKINGS
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Two leaders exit SEC; Illinois CPA Society welcomes largest class of Mary T. Washington Wylie Internship Preparation Program scholars; and more news from across the profession.

January 17
CPA.com's Erik Asgeirsson addresses a session at the 2018 Engage event

Plus, Corecentric enhances its International Tax Management Engine; and other accounting tech news and updates.

January 17

The latest data on revenue growth for CAS practices, statistics from IRS Criminal Investigation for the full year of 2024, and other major metrics.

January 16
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1-800Accountant and LegalZoom teamed up, accounts payable's AI-empowered glow-up, and other tech developments from the past month.

January 15
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KSM subsidiary Noble Consulting Services has added Rector & Associates; and Kyle David Group acquired Kennedy & Associates.

January 14
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Every state levies unemployment insurance taxes, but rates vary depending upon such factors as the health of the state's UI trust fund.

January 14
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Ericksen Krentel elects sixth MP; Yeo & Yeo, Grassi and BMSS move offices; IFRS Foundation appoints three new trustees; and more news from across the profession.

January 10
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Plus, IRIS beefs up Firm Management solution, customer success function; and other accounting tech news and updates.

January 10
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EisnerAmper merges in HDA Accounting; BDO USA adds Blue Beyond Consulting; and Brady Martz welcomes Green & Miller.

January 9
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Data from the Tax Foundation's 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index ranked which states compete on sales and excise taxes, and which don't.

January 9
AT Think

TikTok and taxes; future of L.A. revenues; engagement limits; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

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Three pilot programs aim to increase the use of 'fast-track settlement' in the agency's different divisions.

January 17
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