Frank Gargano

2024 was a significant year across the accounting profession, with a host of pressing issues such as the worsening talent shortage, moves by top

Labor unions have become a growing presence across the U.S., as employee victories in healthcare, retail and other industries give rise to campaigns elsewhere. Despite still being a rarity in the banking industry, staffers at Wells Fargo are hoping to buck that trend one branch — or nonbranch — at a time.

From the pitfalls of hybrid work schedules to changing retirement plans among millennial talent, 2024 brought a host of changes to the employee benefits landscape. Other top issues included whether the Affordable Care Act can survive a Trump presidency and looks at the pros and cons of hybrid work.

Pressing issues like the shifts in banking teams at various firms following Citi's exit from the business to major ratings changes make the ranking.

Wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles County last week have destroyed entire neighborhoods and wrought damages in excess of $20 billion, according to early estimates.

Lawsuits surrounding everything from unethical sponsorships to the sale of refunding bonds swept across markets last year, creating a municipal battleground.

The Internal Revenue Service ended 2024 with new regulations on reporting cryptocurrency transactions, amendments for outdated provisions and more.

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The use of artificial intelligence promises increased efficiency, less administrative backlog and reduced human error. Employees, however, remain divided on whether the additional help could end up costing them their jobs.

Top deals from Q4 include Wealth Enhancement Group's deal with Levy Wealth Management Group and Cetera's bid for Concourse Financial Group Securities.