AASB, MASB, and CPA Australia report on accounting challenges

The Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), the Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB), and CPA Australia have released a report addressing critical accounting challenges. Titled “AASB Research Report 24 / MASB Research Report 3”, the …

Karbon Appoints Twyla Verhelst to Lead AI Transformation and Elevate the Accounting Community

SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Karbon, the global leader in accounting practice management software, today announced the appointment of Twyla Verhelst as Vice President of Industry Relations and Community. A CPA, entrepreneur, and …

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Indian Construction Equipment Industry Grows 3% in FY25, Bolstered by 10% Export Surge

The Indian construction equipment industry recorded a 3% year-on-year growth in FY25, reaching sales of 1,40,191 units, according to the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (ICEMA). While domestic sales saw modest growth of 2.7% at 1, …

Spark by Hilton Winston-Salem University Deploys Aptech’s New PVNG Lite Hotel Accounting Solution

Pittsburgh, PA – Aptech, a leading provider of scalable accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management solutions for the hospitality industry, today announces the deployment of its new PVNG Lite hotel accounting system at the Spark by …

General Catalyst's Hemant Taneja is trying to redefine venture capital — and baffling the industry

Venture firms are normally in the business of backing high-flying tech startups, so many in the industry were scratching their heads when General Catalyst bought a chain of hospitals. The San Francisco-based firm spun out a separate healthcare unit, dubbed …

After HR, is it sales, accounting, marketing, and legal? IBM sacks 8,000 HR employees, replaces them with AI

IBM has fired around 8,000 people. Most of the people who lost their jobs were from the Human Resources team. This is part of a big re-organisation happening at IBM. It’s not just about saving money, it’s a strategy change. The main reason for this change …

'Women can boost maritime industry'

WOMEN are an untapped resource in shipping, accounting for a potential 50 percent of the talent pool, said Mailyn Borillo, managing director of OSM Thome Philippines. "The maritime industry needs to move beyond strategy and embed inclusivity in daily …

Tax Reform and Construction: How the “Big Beautiful Bill” Could Impact the Industry

By Michelle Burington and Chase Inda Senior Tax Manager and Principal with Baker Tilly As the “big, beautiful tax bill” winds its way through Congress, Wisconsin construction companies, developers, contractors and real estate executives are watching …

US-China Trade Tensions and Shadow Fleet Pose Growing Risks to Maritime Industry, Allianz Reports

Despite reaching record-low vessel losses in 2024, the maritime industry faces mounting challenges from geopolitical tensions and an expanding shadow fleet, according to Allianz Commercial’s latest Safety and Shipping Review. The report reveals that only …