As May rolls on and summer draws near, the accounting profession continues to make headlines. This week’s roundup includes IRS grant opportunities, firm leadership news, layoffs, tech integrations, and advice for maximizing your ROI at industry events.
Join fellow Scaling New Heights attendees for a meaningful community service activity on Saturday, June 21st, where teams will assemble bikes for kids in need. Read more and sign up...
In Episode 122 of The Woodard Report Podcast, Joe Woodard and Heather Satterley share tips and strategies for getting the most value out of attending accounting and advisory conferences. Read more and listen...
The IRS has opened the application window for grants supporting the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs for the 2026 filing season. Read more...
Intuit announced a redesigned and monetized version of its App Developer program. Learn more about the new pricing tiers and the five new APIs being launched to add functionality and value to its integrations. Read more...
Karbon has unveiled a new integration with Xero, aimed at streamlining workflows for accounting professionals using both platforms. Read more...
RSM US has initiated another round of layoffs in an effort to manage staffing levels amid economic uncertainty. Read more...
The 2025 edition of the Accounting MOVE Project is underway, focusing on advancing women and underrepresented talent in the accounting profession. Read more...
Anjali Gupta of Grant Thornton has been appointed chair of the AICPA’s Financial Reporting Executive Committee (FinREC), bringing a fresh perspective to the committee’s mission of guiding reporting best practices. Read more...
Stay tuned for next week’s In the News update for more headlines and insights from across the accounting profession.