Benefits
The Future of Retirement: Longer Lifespans and Changing Needs
Here are three of the largest forces that threaten to disrupt retirement in the future and some potential solutions to help workers prepare.
Majority of U.S. Consumers Use Apps for Finances Before Turning to Accountants
While fintech won’t make advisors obsolete anytime soon, financial professionals need to adapt to changing consumer behavior and play up their strengths by augmenting their services.
U.S. Economic Growth Beats Estimates as Fed Says No Recession Expected
U.S. economic growth unexpectedly picked up steam in the second quarter thanks to resilience among consumers and businesses in the face of high interest rates.
Missouri Streamlines Processes Utilizing Avalara’s Online Sales and Use Tax Rate Map
With Avalara, Missouri provides access to current sales and use tax rates as well as special item taxes like food, domestic utilities, and more in the state.
CFOs Focused on Workforce Growth and Technology
Because finance leaders are pushing hard for revenue growth in an environment where discretionary spending is tight, they are increasingly focused on cost optimization.
Watchdog Agency Wants More Regulations on Use of AI in Lending
The CFPB has already taken steps to stamp out abuses. The agency last month proposed a rule for home appraisals computed by algorithms.
74 Percent of Americans Have Financial Regrets: Most Commonly Is Not Saving Enough for Retirement
Overall, just 20% of U.S. adults say they do not have any financial regrets, while 6% say they don’t know what their biggest financial regret is.
AICPA Introduces Strategy Planning Toolkit for Accounting Firms
Developed by the AICPA's Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS), this comprehensive toolkit empowers firms of all sizes to create a shared vision for the future of their organizations.