Accounting

Small-business jobs growth remained steady in November, while workers' wages grew only slightly, payroll provider Paychex reported.

SolomonEdwards acquires Steele Consulting; LGA merges in McGaunn & Schwadron; and Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz adds William E. Howe.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is seeking comments on a practical expedient and an accounting policy election for stakeholders.

The fiscal year-end brings a cycle of intense workloads that can extend into the new year, as accountants and auditors work to close the books.

John Auchincloss will retire in September 2025 from the FAF. The search for his successor will begin immediately.

Stanley Goldstein recalls the choice of Melancon as the youngest-ever head of the American Institute of CPAs.

On the eve of his retirement, AICPA chief Barry Melancon looks back at how the institute — and the accounting profession — have changed over the past 30 years.

The retailer said the incident involved only one former employee, who had hidden as much as $154 million of delivery expenses since 2021.

The IRS Advisory Council's annual report covered 37 different areas of concern and recommendations.