EY doubles CPA Exam bonus to $10K
The bonus is available to employees who pass all four parts of the exam within their first year at the Big Four Firm, starting with those who join on June 1.

Emburse adds vendor payments to platform
Expense management solutions provider Emburse announced the release of its latest version, which now combines vendor payments and employee reimbursements.

Four practical shifts to thrive in the busy season
The firms that are starting to feel a real difference in the busy season are not working harder; they are redesigning the way the audit process runs.

Datarails declares traditional FP&A dead, releases FinanceOS platform
Datarails, an FP&A solutions provider, declared FP&A software is dead and AI killed it, pairing this assessment with a new AI-driven platform.

Change to IRS's tip deduction guidance may mean amended returns
The IRS's changes in its instructions for claiming the new tax deduction for tips is making it more difficult for self-employed and gig economy workers.

In the blogs: Running out the clock
Here's a tip; what a relief; established client base; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers.

Diligent launches AI tool for internal audit
Diligent launched its new AuditAI solution, described as a strategic compliance tool that automates execution of internal audit tasks.

New bank info requirements delay over 830K tax refunds
More than 830,000 taxpayers have received notices saying their tax refunds are being delayed due to an executive order requiring electronic payments.

Internal auditors see staff and budget cuts increasing
Internal auditors are reporting more cuts in their staffing and budgets, according to a survey by the Institute of Internal Auditors' Internal Audit Foundation.

North American accounting orgs extend recognition pact
Leaders of accounting organizations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico signed a memorandum of understanding to extend an agreement easing cross-border practice.