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The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/u-s-consumer-sentiment-declines-to-near-lowest-on-record/172606/-
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/u-s-consumer-sentiment-declines-to-near-lowest-on-record/172606/-
Gusto 401(k), powered by Guideline, makes it possible for small businesses and their teams to access payroll, money management, HR, benefits, and now retirement benefits all in one place.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/gusto-joins-forces-with-guideline-to-launch-gusto-401k/172592/
Gusto Joins Forces with Guideline to Launch Gusto 401(k)
Gusto 401(k), powered by Guideline, makes it possible for small businesses and their teams to access payroll, money management, HR, benefits, and now retirement benefits all in one place.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Gusto 401(k), powered by Guideline, makes it possible for small businesses and their teams to access payroll, money management, HR, benefits, and now retirement benefits all in one place.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/gusto-joins-forces-with-guideline-to-launch-gusto-401k/172592/
It features a modern, intelligent interface and introduces smarter navigation, cleaner visuals, and Qount Artificial Intelligence-driven workflows that make everyday firm management simpler and faster than ever.- https://ow.ly/PGKW50XoWPU
Qount Unveils Next-Generation UX/UI Redesign for Accounting Firms
It features a modern, intelligent interface and introduces smarter navigation, cleaner visuals, and Qount Artificial Intelligence-driven workflows that make everyday firm management simpler and faster than ever.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It features a modern, intelligent interface and introduces smarter navigation, cleaner visuals, and Qount Artificial Intelligence-driven workflows that make everyday firm management simpler and faster than ever.- https://ow.ly/PGKW50XoWPU
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists estimate U.S. payrolls declined by 50,000 in October, after including employees who participated in the government deferred resignation program.#jobs #economy - https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/11/adp-jobs-report-shows-more-job-cuts/172926/
ADP Jobs Report Shows More Job Cuts
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists estimate U.S. payrolls declined by 50,000 in October, after including employees who participated in the government deferred resignation program.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economists estimate U.S. payrolls declined by 50,000 in October, after including employees who participated in the government deferred resignation program.#jobs #economy - https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/11/adp-jobs-report-shows-more-job-cuts/172926/
Earn up to 14 hours of free online CPE in 2 days! Register now for the Dec 10-11, 2025 event: #EnsuringSuccess- Pick the sessions you want and watch from your own office or laptop. And it’s free. Register now! - https://ensuringsuccess.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Earn up to 14 hours of free online CPE in 2 days! Register now for the Dec 10-11, 2025 event: #EnsuringSuccess- Pick the sessions you want and watch from your own office or laptop. And it’s free. Register now! - https://ensuringsuccess.com
The Payroll newsletter is out. A once-per-week recap of payroll, HR, and employment related news. https://mailchi.mp/cpapracticeadvisor.com/cpa-payroll-newsletter-6-myths-about-remote-work
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The Payroll newsletter is out. A once-per-week recap of payroll, HR, and employment related news. https://mailchi.mp/cpapracticeadvisor.com/cpa-payroll-newsletter-6-myths-about-remote-work
Coupa recently launched Coupa Card, a new virtual card solution embedded natively within the Coupa Pay platform that enables companies to manage both supplier payments and employee expenses through a singular source.- https://ow.ly/2wHh50XqRcW
Coupa Unveils Virtual Coupa Card Solution
Coupa recently launched Coupa Card, a new virtual card solution embedded natively within the Coupa Pay platform that enables companies to manage both supplier payments and employee expenses through a singular source.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Coupa recently launched Coupa Card, a new virtual card solution embedded natively within the Coupa Pay platform that enables companies to manage both supplier payments and employee expenses through a singular source.- https://ow.ly/2wHh50XqRcW
Free Accounting CPE webcast - Nov. 18 - The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Systems (and How Automation Fixes It). @smartvault- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/15/the-hidden-cost-of-disconnected-systems-and-how-automation-fixes-it/171017/
CPE Webinar: The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Systems (and How Automation Fixes It)
Disconnected workflows create a cascade of issues: wasted staff time, compliance gaps, client frustration, and burnout that compounds every busy season. The problem isn’t the people — it’s the systems. And unless those systems are simplified and automated, every stage of the tax prep cycle suffers. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to fix what’s really broken: the workflow.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Free Accounting CPE webcast - Nov. 18 - The Hidden Cost of Disconnected Systems (and How Automation Fixes It). @smartvault- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/15/the-hidden-cost-of-disconnected-systems-and-how-automation-fixes-it/171017/
Free CPE webcast: The future of Intake Docs for Tax Firms- Nov 25- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/11/cpe-webinar-the-future-of-intake-documentation-for-tax-firms-and-accounting-professionals/172945/
CPE Webinar: The Future of Intake Documentation for Tax Firms and Accounting Professionals
The first mile of the tax process is fraught with cumbersome, time-consuming tasks. But leveraging emerging technology can radically change that experience for firms. Automation and AI are drastically shortening that first mile by taking monotonous tasks like source document gathering and organization off of firms’ plates.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Free CPE webcast: The future of Intake Docs for Tax Firms- Nov 25- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/11/cpe-webinar-the-future-of-intake-documentation-for-tax-firms-and-accounting-professionals/172945/
For working women, asking for a raise isn't as simple as "yes" or "no." Three women share what happened when they asked for higher pay.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/this-is-what-three-women-who-asked-for-higher-pay-got-and-what-they-learned/172736/
This is What Three Women Who Asked for Higher Pay Got—and What They Learned
For working women, asking for a raise isn't as simple as "yes" or "no." Three women share what happened when they asked for higher pay.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 AM
For working women, asking for a raise isn't as simple as "yes" or "no." Three women share what happened when they asked for higher pay.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/this-is-what-three-women-who-asked-for-higher-pay-got-and-what-they-learned/172736/
Having already failed to deliver other key tenets of his ambitious tax-the-rich wish list, the head tax is a watershed moment for Johnson and his allies.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/high-stakes-for-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnsons-progressive-agenda-in-head-tax-push/172712/
High Stakes for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Progressive Agenda in Head Tax Push
Having already failed to deliver other key tenets of his ambitious tax-the-rich wish list, the head tax is a watershed moment for Johnson and his allies.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Having already failed to deliver other key tenets of his ambitious tax-the-rich wish list, the head tax is a watershed moment for Johnson and his allies.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/high-stakes-for-chicago-mayor-brandon-johnsons-progressive-agenda-in-head-tax-push/172712/
President Donald Trump is granting a pardon to former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who pleaded guilty three decades ago to tax evasion, according to a White House official.- https://ow.ly/sjX450Xq1Wv
Trump Pardons Baseball Legend Darryl Strawberry on Tax Evasion Charge
President Donald Trump is granting a pardon to former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who pleaded guilty three decades ago to tax evasion, according to a White House official.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
President Donald Trump is granting a pardon to former baseball star Darryl Strawberry, who pleaded guilty three decades ago to tax evasion, according to a White House official.- https://ow.ly/sjX450Xq1Wv
Other states rely heavily on sales taxes, but a key lawmaker, Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), wants to target "corporate welfare" instead.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/if-georgia-drops-income-tax-will-sales-taxes-rise/172704/
If Georgia Drops Income Tax, Will Sales Taxes Rise?
Other states rely heavily on sales taxes, but a key lawmaker, Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), wants to target "corporate welfare" instead.
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November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Other states rely heavily on sales taxes, but a key lawmaker, Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), wants to target "corporate welfare" instead.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/if-georgia-drops-income-tax-will-sales-taxes-rise/172704/
To prepare and file taxes for other taxpayers, professionals must have a PTIN and renew it annually. The cost for the 2026 calendar year is $18.75.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/29/its-ptin-renewal-season-irs-reminds-tax-pros-of-deadline/171886/
It's PTIN Renewal Season: IRS Reminds Tax Pros of Deadline
To prepare and file taxes for other taxpayers, professionals must have a PTIN and renew it annually. The cost for the 2026 calendar year is $18.75.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
To prepare and file taxes for other taxpayers, professionals must have a PTIN and renew it annually. The cost for the 2026 calendar year is $18.75.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/29/its-ptin-renewal-season-irs-reminds-tax-pros-of-deadline/171886/
Change is possible when we choose to wind the clock differently, set clear stops, and build small habits that keep the mechanism running instead of exploding into chaos.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/27/the-ticking-clock-how-to-manage-the-accounting-firm-calendar/171689/
The Ticking Clock: How to Effectively Manage the Accounting Firm Calendar
Change is possible when we choose to wind the clock differently, set clear stops, and build small habits that keep the mechanism running instead of exploding into chaos.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Change is possible when we choose to wind the clock differently, set clear stops, and build small habits that keep the mechanism running instead of exploding into chaos.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/10/27/the-ticking-clock-how-to-manage-the-accounting-firm-calendar/171689/
The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/u-s-consumer-sentiment-declines-to-near-lowest-on-record/172606/-
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in University of Michigan data back to 1978.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/u-s-consumer-sentiment-declines-to-near-lowest-on-record/172606/-
Gusto 401(k), powered by Guideline, makes it possible for small businesses and their teams to access payroll, money management, HR, benefits, and now retirement benefits all in one place.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/gusto-joins-forces-with-guideline-to-launch-gusto-401k/172592/
Gusto Joins Forces with Guideline to Launch Gusto 401(k)
Gusto 401(k), powered by Guideline, makes it possible for small businesses and their teams to access payroll, money management, HR, benefits, and now retirement benefits all in one place.
www.cpapracticeadvisor.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gusto 401(k), powered by Guideline, makes it possible for small businesses and their teams to access payroll, money management, HR, benefits, and now retirement benefits all in one place.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/gusto-joins-forces-with-guideline-to-launch-gusto-401k/172592/
It features a modern, intelligent interface and introduces smarter navigation, cleaner visuals, and Qount Artificial Intelligence-driven workflows that make everyday firm management simpler and faster than ever.- https://ow.ly/7E2W50XoWPN
Qount Unveils Next-Generation UX/UI Redesign for Accounting Firms
It features a modern, intelligent interface and introduces smarter navigation, cleaner visuals, and Qount Artificial Intelligence-driven workflows that make everyday firm management simpler and faster than ever.
ow.ly
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
It features a modern, intelligent interface and introduces smarter navigation, cleaner visuals, and Qount Artificial Intelligence-driven workflows that make everyday firm management simpler and faster than ever.- https://ow.ly/7E2W50XoWPN
The Toronto-based business planning software provider announced on Nov. 6 the general availability of six new pre-built, secure data connectors via Microsoft Fabric, which builds on the company's long-standing partnership with Microsoft.- https://ow.ly/Hpqa50XoWPL
Vena Rolls Out New Microsoft Fabric Data Integrations
The Toronto-based business planning software provider announced on Nov. 6 the general availability of six new pre-built, secure data connectors via Microsoft Fabric, which builds on the company's long-standing partnership with Microsoft.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Toronto-based business planning software provider announced on Nov. 6 the general availability of six new pre-built, secure data connectors via Microsoft Fabric, which builds on the company's long-standing partnership with Microsoft.- https://ow.ly/Hpqa50XoWPL
With a financial orchestration mindset–and the tools to pull it off–CFOs move from stewardship over finances to actually steering finances.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/cfos-and-spend-management-from-stewardship-to-orchestration/172575/
CFOs and Spend Management: From Stewardship to Orchestration
With a financial orchestration mindset–and the tools to pull it off–CFOs move from stewardship over finances to actually steering finances.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
With a financial orchestration mindset–and the tools to pull it off–CFOs move from stewardship over finances to actually steering finances.- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/07/cfos-and-spend-management-from-stewardship-to-orchestration/172575/
The integration enables firms to apply the trusted methodologies they already use within Fieldguide’s industry-leading agentic AI workflows, improving quality, efficiency, and client value-all without switching systems or re-entering data.- https://ow.ly/F5P750XoWOO
Fieldguide and Thomson Reuters Partner for Agentic AI
The integration enables firms to apply the trusted methodologies they already use within Fieldguide’s industry-leading agentic AI workflows, improving quality, efficiency, and client value-all without switching systems or re-entering data.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The integration enables firms to apply the trusted methodologies they already use within Fieldguide’s industry-leading agentic AI workflows, improving quality, efficiency, and client value-all without switching systems or re-entering data.- https://ow.ly/F5P750XoWOO
Other states rely heavily on sales taxes, but a key lawmaker, Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), wants to target "corporate welfare" instead. #taxtwitter- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/if-georgia-drops-income-tax-will-sales-taxes-rise/172704/
If Georgia Drops Income Tax, Will Sales Taxes Rise?
Other states rely heavily on sales taxes, but a key lawmaker, Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), wants to target "corporate welfare" instead.
www.cpapracticeadvisor.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Other states rely heavily on sales taxes, but a key lawmaker, Georgia state Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), wants to target "corporate welfare" instead. #taxtwitter- https://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/11/10/if-georgia-drops-income-tax-will-sales-taxes-rise/172704/
Intuit announced Nov. 6 new AI and agentic AI capabilities across Credit Karma and TurboTax, creating an all-in-one Consumer Platform that the company says "seamlessly delivers year-round control of personal finances powering better money outcomes."- https://ow.ly/3Cfp50XoWOz
Intuit Unveils Consumer Platform, Incorporates Agentic AI Across Credit Karma and TurboTax
Intuit announced Nov. 6 new AI and agentic AI capabilities across Credit Karma and TurboTax, creating an all-in-one Consumer Platform that the company says "seamlessly delivers year-round control of personal finances powering better money outcomes."
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November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Intuit announced Nov. 6 new AI and agentic AI capabilities across Credit Karma and TurboTax, creating an all-in-one Consumer Platform that the company says "seamlessly delivers year-round control of personal finances powering better money outcomes."- https://ow.ly/3Cfp50XoWOz
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance on Nov. 5 providing penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 on the new information reporting rules for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation in the tax-and-spending law.- https://ow.ly/xAFZ50XoWOo
IRS Grants Penalty Relief for Reporting Tips and Overtime Under OBBBA
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance on Nov. 5 providing penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 on the new information reporting rules for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation in the tax-and-spending law.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance on Nov. 5 providing penalty relief to employers and other payors for tax year 2025 on the new information reporting rules for cash tips and qualified overtime compensation in the tax-and-spending law.- https://ow.ly/xAFZ50XoWOo
Earn up to 14 hours of free online CPE in 2 days! Register now for the Dec 10-11, 2025 event: #EnsuringSuccess- Pick the sessions you want and watch from your own office or laptop. And it’s free. Register now! - https://ensuringsuccess.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Earn up to 14 hours of free online CPE in 2 days! Register now for the Dec 10-11, 2025 event: #EnsuringSuccess- Pick the sessions you want and watch from your own office or laptop. And it’s free. Register now! - https://ensuringsuccess.com