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November 22, 2021

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On the move: CBM turns 100

By Daniel Hood      

A major milestone for a Maryland firm; a host of new appointments from the FAF; awards from the AICPA; and more. View story →

House passes Biden’s economic plan, Senate fate uncertain

By Erik Wasson and Billy House       6 min read

President Joe Biden’s signature plan to expand the social safety net, address climate change and rewrite tax policies passed the House Friday morning as Speaker Nancy Pelosi united fractious Democrats to send the legislation to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain. View story →

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The House passed a roughly $2 trillion bill incorporating the core of President Joe Biden’s economic agenda — ramping up funding for the social safety net and increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthy — sending it on to the Senate, where it’s likely to be significantly reshaped.

What’s in the House-passed tax and spending bill backed by Biden

By Laura Davison, Ari Natter and Alexander Ruoff       5 min read

The House passed a roughly $2 trillion bill incorporating the core of President Joe Biden’s economic agenda — ramping up funding for the social safety net and increasing taxes on corporations and the wealthy — sending it on to the Senate, where it’s likely to be significantly reshaped. View story →

AICPA to launch on-the-job CGMA training program

By Sean McCabe       1 min read

The program will offer students and professionals a more attainable pathway to earn the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation. View story →

Doeren Mayhew expands in Houston

By Michael Cohn       2 min read

The Michigan-based Top 100 Firm is acquiring the firm of Darlene Plumly CPA. View story →

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Learning strategies to support ‘AccounTech’ innovation

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Waffles with a side of sham

By Jeff Stimpson       6 min read

Too much for the man; just sign here; candid con; and other highlights of recent tax cases. View story →

Pelosi hails ‘historic’ bill as House passes Biden plan

By Erik Wasson and Billy House       4 min read

The House reconvened for the vote Friday after Republican leader Kevin McCarthy delayed action with a more than eight-hour floor speech. View story →

BlackLine expands Microsoft collaboration

By Daniel Hood       1 min read

The accounting close solution provider is joining the Business Application ISV Connect Program. View story →

SALT analysis finds little middle-class help in Congress’ plans

By Laura Davisonffff       4 min read

Dueling proposals would deliver large tax cuts to the wealthy while failing to do much for middle-income households, according to a new analysis from. View story →

RSM US raises more than $4.8M via 'Birdies Fore Love'

By Sean McCabe       2 min read

The employee-led Birdies Fore Love campaign, in connection with the 12th annual RSM Classic PGA Tour golf tournament, raises funds for various nonprofits focused on education and quality of life for children and families in need. Read story →

ConvergenceCoaching announces Fall 2020-2021 Leadership Program graduates

By Sean McCabe       2 min read

The consulting firm recognized its most recent group of high-potential CPAs who completed the one-year professional development program. Read story →

Practice Ignition raises $50M

By Daniel Hood       2 min read

The Series C funding is aimed at product development and international expansion, particularly in the U.S. Read story →

CohnReznick steps up competition for accounting staff

By Michael Cohn       10 min read

CohnReznick, a Top 20 Firm based in New York, has been upping its recruitment game to attract new employees during the current labor shortage, improving its compensation and benefits policies to entice new staff.  Read story →

How to hire remote employees

By Jody Padar       4 min read

Firms that continue to adapt to support remote employees will come out on top of the talent struggle. Read story →

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