The Friday Accrual: September 26, 2025

September 26, 2025

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09/26/2025

Well, hi there! Sit back, enjoy, and relax as you’re currently on the Daily Accrual.

Every day, I sift through the accounting noise so you don’t have to. I share to you the most relevant, juicy accounting insights that really matter – nothing phony, just some good, accounting testimony! 

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Federal Jobs Currently Experiences Layoff Risk as Budget Standoff Threatens Shutdown

The White House office warned agencies of mass layoffs if Congress fails to pass funding by Sept. 30, with an Oct. 1 shutdown placed to discharge workers. An OMB memo directs cuts to programs outside Trump’s priorities, risking permanent job losses.

The House passed a stopgap bill, however the Senate rejected it as Democrats pushed for ACA subsidies and Republicans wanted a short-term fix. Both parties condemn each other, accusing Trump of politicizing layoffs. The OMB hopes a shutdown can be avoided.

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Electronic Payments Now Mandated for  Paper Tax Refunds Beginning September

The IRS now discontinues paper refund checks, moving nearly all taxpayers to electronic payments by 2026 under Trump’s Executive Order 14247. About 93% already use direct deposit, while the 7% on paper checks are shifting to digital payment options.

Paper checks are 16 times more likely to be lost, stolen, or delayed, while noting e-payments are faster, safer, and cheaper. Exceptions will be allowed for taxpayers without banking access or in hardship cases, though AICPA has asked the Treasury on extended transitions.

đź’Ž Rare Accounting Oddities

Did you know some accountants exchange their balance sheets for carbon footprints?

Did you know some accountants balance carbon footprints instead? 

Carbon accounting turns a company’s emissions into measurable data, helping businesses shrink their carbon footprint, follow environment regulations, and unlock financial perks. 

With climate disclosures quickly becoming mandatory, accountants are stepping up as “carbon detectives,” digging through energy bills, transportation logs, and computing supply-chain data.

The future of accounting will surely be green in eco-friendliness.

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