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  • Grow or become obsolete September 24, 2025
    If growth feels like something you talk about once a year during strategic planning, it's time to shift.
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  • IRS confirms Sept. 30 phaseout for paper refund checks September 24, 2025
    The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department's phase out of paper refund checks for individual taxpayers is the first step in an earlier announced order to more widely transition to electronic payments.
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  • CRI acquires Williams Steinert Mask September 24, 2025
    Top 25 Firm Carr Riggs & Ingram today acquired Williams Steinert Mask, entering the San Antonio market and expanding its presence in Texas.
    Paige Hagy
  • IRS unveils new per diem rates September 24, 2025
    Notice 2025-54, announces the special per diem rates for the special transportation industry rate, the rate for the incidental expenses-only deduction, and the rates and list of high-cost localities.
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  • Pathways to Growth: PE's impact on strategic growth September 24, 2025
    Even if you've opted out of PE backing, you need to plan and act, or risk being left behind to wither, as PE-infused firms leverage deep pools of expertise in marketing, sales, and service innovation.
    Gale Crosley
  • PCAOB sanctions Marcum Asia September 23, 2025
    The penalties include a $100,000 fine, and training requirements on communication between predecessor and successor audits.
    Daniel Hood
  • New partners aren't getting what they need September 23, 2025
    New partners see a gap between pay expectations and reality, as well as the quality and frequency of feedback, according to a new survey.
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  • Public sector steadily shifting to accrual accounting September 23, 2025
    Progress has not been as quick as predicted, but is expected to continue, according to IFAC and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.
    Daniel Hood
  • UBS ends tax-dodge saga with $985M settlement September 23, 2025
    The Swiss bank settled the long-running tax evasion case in France for less than a fifth of the original fine.

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  • Non-Accounting degree holders CPA September 24, 2025
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