When you think about it, a lot of companies invest heavily in technology training. New software gets rolled out, users attend workshops, they sit through training sessions, job aids get distributed, and everyone goes through a process just to check a box that says, "Yes, I’ve been trained!" ...
During busy season, tax firms become a pressure cooker, and every year that pressure exposes the same structural issue: a persistent talent shortage. Fewer students are graduating with accounting degrees, CPA candidate numbers continue to decline, and retirements are accelerating. At the same...
Welcome to April's Monthly Market Brief! In this edition, we examine how capital-intensive growth sectors are beginning to expose the limits of a reactive staffing model. As this shift takes hold, workforce availability is becoming a key determinant of whether projects move forward. In...
Key Takeaways Federal policymakers are encouraging greater use of electronic payments across government transactions, including those involving the IRS. Taxpayers can still pay the IRS with paper checks today, but agencies are signaling a growing preference for...
Key Takeaways Middle-market companies delaying cybersecurity upgrades to preserve cash are increasing risk and costly technical debt The OBBBA creates new opportunities for businesses to free up capital and reinvest it in modern cyber defenses Integrating...
The federal government is continuing its effort to modernize how money moves through what has been called “America’s bank account,” said the U.S. Treasury. Recent policy actions encouraging agencies to expand electronic payment capabilities reflect a broader effort to improve the speed, security...
Key Takeaways Vishing attacks bypass traditional cybersecurity defenses by targeting employees directly Attackers impersonate IT support to steal login credentials and authentication codes in real time 2FA is no longer enough; businesses must adopt phishing-resistant...
Key Takeaways IEEPA tariffs have been replaced with Section 122; 15% “across-the-board” tariffs with temporary authority, effective Feb. 24, 2026, until July 24, 2026 The measure is limited to 150 days, but it is likely that the President may seek an extension Uniform...
Key Takeaways 2026 introduces a major tax shift by fully eliminating deductions for employer-provided meals that were partially deductible in 2025. Client business meals and employee travel meals remain 50% deductible, but only with strict documentation and separation from...
Key Takeaways Taxpayers may generally rely on the existing final bonus depreciation regulations while Treasury and the IRS develop updated rules. This allows businesses to plan around acquisition and placed-in-service timing. Notice 2026-11 does not provide additional guidance...
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