Congressional spending bills are expected to permanently repeal the “Cadillac tax” and other taxes funding the Affordable Care Act, raise the tobacco purchasing age to 21, and extend the U.S. Export-Import Bank for seven years, according to a senior House Democratic aide familiar with the talks.

As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “What is the most important issue currently facing the accounting profession?”

Leaders in accounting offer their top suggestions for preparing for what’s next in the profession.

Updates include new forms, e-file capabilities, and behind-the-scenes software upgrades.

The data engineering company has released an online document analytics platform that can convert documents to data points, including visualizations.

Technologies like AI can help firms take their client onboarding to the next level.

CPAs are in a great position to benefit from a heightened need for certainty in the future, says the AICPA’s Barry Melancon.

Bill.com founder and CEO René Lacerte and a team of staff rang the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange this morning, as Bill.com went public trading under the ticker symbol BILL.

How much money will you leave on the table this busy season?

And more are likely to come, according to a new report from Avalara, including more laws requiring online marketplaces to collect.

With a roast turkey signaling the way, it’s time to start thinking about the gift-giving holidays.

The age of online purchasing is creating a new sense of urgency driven by prospects and clients. Timing is the differentiator, and accounting firms that can demonstrate knowledge and answer clients faster could rise to the top.

As part of this year’s Top 100 Most Influential People survey, Accounting Today asked, “What one thing would you recommend accountants do to prepare for the future?”

The AICPA and CPA.com have been forward thinking on artificial intelligence, and how it will shape the accounting industry in the near future, specifically the audit function.

The partnership goes beyond typical value-added resellers, with BDO providing the advisory and consultation piece, while leveraging Acumatica’s more than 350 resellers to implement the software when needed.

The Internal Revenue Service’s proposed regulations on the classification of transactions involving digital content could mean some unexpected tax bills for some publishers, especially those based abroad who sell copyrighted articles to U.S. readers.

The digital platform will offer licensed tax professionals who prepare and file customers' individual US federal and state returns.

Ernst & Young U.S. aims to introduce more female students to science, technology, engineering and math careers through its gamified learning platform.