CPA Practice Advisor

CPA Practice Advisor serves as a valuable resource for technology and practice management tailored specifically for accounting and tax professionals. Available in both online and print formats, it publishes nine print issues throughout the year (in January, April-May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December). This schedule aligns with the annual workflow of tax and accounting experts. By not releasing print issues in the early months of the year, the publication aims to reduce mail for professionals who typically experience their peak workload from February to April 15, the deadline for filing individual tax returns in the U.S.

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Estate Tax Repeal Pending in Congress Raises Debate Over Charity, Wealth Gap

4 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

By Jen BaldufSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio(TNS)Jun. 3 - A proposed repeal of the federal estate tax has advocates arguing about whether it would be a long-overdue fix for small business owners and farmers, or an unnecessary move widening the gap between the haves and have-nots even further.
U.S. Job Openings Rose Unexpectedly in April While Hiring Picked Up

4 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

By Jarrell DillardBloomberg News(TNS)U.S. job openings unexpectedly rose in April in a fairly broad advance and hiring picked up, indicating demand for workers remains healthy despite heightened economic uncertainty. Available positions increased to 7.39 million from a revised 7.20 million reading in March, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data published Tuesday. The median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists called for 7.10 million openings.
UHY Brings in Sabino & Co. in Missouri

4 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

Top 30 accounting firm UHY is adding to its presence in the St. Louis area by merging in CPA firm Sabino & Co., months after combining with another St. Louis-area firm, Botz Deal & Co.Financial terms of the UHY/Sabino deal weren't disclosed. Managing Partner David Sabino and his team of approximately 10 CPAs and other business professionals will relocate to UHY's office in Maplewood, MO. Chesterfield, MO-based Sabino & Co.'s roots date back to 1998.
Cherry Bekaert Adds Spicer Jeffries in Colorado

4 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

Top 25 accounting firm Cherry Bekaert has acquired Spicer Jeffries, a Denver-based CPA firm specializing in providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services to the securities industry. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Because Cherry Bekaert operates in an alternative practice structure, the transaction consists of two acquisitions: Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC acquired Spicer Jeffries' non-attest assets while Cherry Bekaert LLP will acquire Spicer Jeffries attest assets.
Withum Strikes a Deal With PKF Texas

4 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

Withum announced on June 2 that Pannell Kerr Forster of Texas (PKF Texas), a public accounting, tax, and business advisory firm headquartered in Houston, has joined the top 25 firm. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. As a result of this transaction, PKF Texas is no longer a member firm of PKF Global, an international network of independent accounting firms. PKF Texas' 20 partners and approximately 160 team members have joined Withum and will remain at their office in Houston.
IRS Calls 2025 Tax Season 'Successful' Despite Staff Cuts, Revolving Door of Leaders

5 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

The IRS completed a "successful 2025 filing season" with 87% of taxpayer phone calls answered by customer service representatives and average wait times of three minutes, the agency said last week, despite workforce reductions and leadership changes that have put the IRS at times in a state of turmoil since President Donald Trump took office in January.
PKF O'Connor Davies Adds Rainer & Co. in Pennsylvania

5 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

Top 30 accounting firm PKF O'Connor Davies said on Monday it has acquired Rainer & Co., a regional CPA firm with offices in Newtown Square and West Chester in Pennsylvania. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed. Rainer's four shareholders and 25 staff members, led by Managing Shareholder Joe Fabrizio, will join New York-based PKF O'Connor Davies. "Adding Rainer & Co. aligns with PKF O'Connor Davies' overall growth strategy.
High-Growth Accounting Firms Spend Twice as Much on Marketing, Study Finds

5 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

A recent study from the Association for Accounting Marketing and Hinge Marketing suggests a strong correlation between the level of marketing spend and revenue growth at accounting firms. According to the study-in which 87 firms participated, representing 1,037 offices, 66,000 employees, and combined annual revenues of more than $16 billion-high-growth firms spend twice as much on marketing (excluding compensation) than all other firms in the sample (2.1% of revenue versus 1% of revenue).
Federal Job Applicants Will Be Quizzed on Trump's Executive Orders

5 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

By Gregory KorteBloomberg News(TNS)WASHINGTON - The Trump administration is adding four essay questions to applications for civil service jobs, asking applicants about their favorite executive orders and their commitment to government efficiency. The essay requirements apply even to relatively lower-level jobs starting at the GS-5 pay scale or above-positions that can begin at base salaries as low as $32,357. Those jobs include nursing assistants, park rangers and firefighters.
Santucci's Pizza Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion, Hiding $4.8 Million in Income From IRS

5 days ago | cpapracticeadvisor.com | Jason Bramwell

By Anthony G. Attrinonj.com(TNS)The patriarch of one of Philadelphia and New Jersey's most recognizable pizza chains pleaded guilty Thursday to federal tax charges after prosecutors accused him of concealing income from his family-run restaurants over four years. Frank Santucci Sr., owner of Santucci's Original Square Pizza, agreed to plead to two counts of tax evasion and two counts of filing false tax returns for failing to pay nearly $375,000 in taxes, federal court records show.