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Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 10, 2026
IRS Issues Final Regs on Occupations Eligible for OBBBA Tips Deduction
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations on Friday that list the occupations of tipped workers eligible for the "no tax on tips" provision introduced by last summer's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes April 10, 2026
Connecticut Tax Prep Business Owner Indicted for Filing Fraudulent Returns, Feds Say
Jessey Guzman, 36, was indicted on federal tax fraud charges Wednesday for filing several fake returns to save her clients money, federal prosecutors said.
SEC April 10, 2026
SEC Taps Dallas Lawyer for Top Corporate Enforcement Cop Job
David Woodcock will be the new regulatory enforcer for the SEC, and he will take a multimillion-dollar pay cut for the privilege.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast April 10, 2026
2026 Thought Leader Symposium – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – March 2026
The Accounting Tech Lab is an ongoing podcast series that explores the intersection of public accounting and technology.
Financial Reporting April 10, 2026
Why Fraud Keeps Slipping Through Local Government Oversight
For professionals in the accounting and auditing fields, recent high-profile cases underscore the importance of understanding how fraud occurs within everyday workflows and how governance bodies can strengthen oversight to identify issues earlier.
April 10, 2026
Jack Moore, MBA – “20 Under 40” Influencer
Jack Moore, MBA – 2025 “20 Under 40” Influencer Chief Strategy OfficerAccordance Recent Career Highlights Over the past year, Jack has worked alongside 150+ corporate tax departments and leading accounting firms to operationalize a new class of AI-native research and reasoning technology. He has spent hundreds of hours listening closely to senior tax professionals who...…
April 10, 2026
Sripal Jain, CPA – “20 Under 40” Accounting Influencer Award
CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40, and 20 Under 40, programs recognize exceptional professionals who are helping lead their practices and the profession into the future.
Tax News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 10, 2026
IRS Issues Final Regs on Occupations Eligible for OBBBA Tips Deduction
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued final regulations on Friday that list the occupations of tipped workers eligible for the "no tax on tips" provision introduced by last summer's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Taxes April 10, 2026
Connecticut Tax Prep Business Owner Indicted for Filing Fraudulent Returns, Feds Say
Jessey Guzman, 36, was indicted on federal tax fraud charges Wednesday for filing several fake returns to save her clients money, federal prosecutors said.
Taxes April 10, 2026
8 Tips to Handle W2 and 1099 Income Without Overpaying Taxes
With a little organization and proactive planning, you can turn mixed income from a tax headache into a manageable, even profitable, part of your financial picture.
Taxes April 10, 2026
These Young Workers Almost Didn’t File, But They’re Elated They Did—The IRS Owed Them Hundreds, Even Thousands, of Dollars
Tax experts say that many high school and college students who are working their first jobs can receive hefty tax refunds by filing federal and state tax returns, even though they are not required to submit those forms.
Taxes April 10, 2026
U.S. Supreme Court Turns Away Muscogee Citizen’s Tribal Income Tax Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 6 turned away a request from a Muscogee Nation tribal member to take up an Oklahoma Supreme Court decision that denied her request to be exempt from state income taxes.
Taxes April 9, 2026
Opponents File Lawsuit to Block Washington’s New ‘Millionaires Tax’
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of several business owners and organizations represented by former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna and former state Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmadge.
Taxes April 9, 2026
IRS Provides States with Guidance for Nominating Census Tracts as Opportunity Zones
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance on April 6 that provides states, the District of Columbia, and territories with procedures to nominate population census tracts to be designated as qualified opportunity zones under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Accounting News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
SEC April 10, 2026
SEC Taps Dallas Lawyer for Top Corporate Enforcement Cop Job
David Woodcock will be the new regulatory enforcer for the SEC, and he will take a multimillion-dollar pay cut for the privilege.
Financial Reporting April 10, 2026
Why Fraud Keeps Slipping Through Local Government Oversight
For professionals in the accounting and auditing fields, recent high-profile cases underscore the importance of understanding how fraud occurs within everyday workflows and how governance bodies can strengthen oversight to identify issues earlier.
Accounting April 10, 2026
Accounting Thought Leaders and Influencers Recognized in Annual ’40 Under 40′ and ’20 Under 40′ Awards
CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40, and 20 Under 40, programs recognize exceptional professionals who are helping lead their practices and the profession into the future.
State CPA Societies April 10, 2026
Maryland Approves New CPA Licensure Pathway
The law adds a modernized licensure framework that preserves the existing 150-hour model while adding a new, experience-based pathway for CPA candidates.
Accounting Standards April 9, 2026
GASB Looks to Improve Guidance on Infrastructure Assets
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board on Thursday issued a proposed statement on infrastructure assets that is up for public comment.
Technology April 9, 2026
Gusto Brings Payroll Into Claude and Slack
Gusto announced on April 8 the launch of payroll inside Slack and Anthropic's Claude AI, bringing a compliance-heavy function into the same environments where teams are already collaborating.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 9, 2026
EisnerAmper to Merge in KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants
Top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper said Thursday it's combining with Melville, NY-based KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in a deal expected to close in May.
Payroll News
Payroll April 9, 2026
Boomerang Jobs: Workers Split on Whether Returning to a Former Employer Is Smart, Safe, or a Step Backward
According to a new MyPerfectResume report, 55% of workers say returning to a former employer is a smart career move, but 37% see it as “playing it safe.”
Technology April 9, 2026
Gusto Brings Payroll Into Claude and Slack
Gusto announced on April 8 the launch of payroll inside Slack and Anthropic's Claude AI, bringing a compliance-heavy function into the same environments where teams are already collaborating.
Staffing April 9, 2026
63% of Gen Z Workers Say Their Job Is Just a Stepping Stone, 71% Report Burnout
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z workers see their current job as a stepping stone, not a long-term career.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Google Yourself Before Applying: Expert Reveals What Recruiters Really Find
A business expert reveals the digital red flags that make recruiters move on to the next candidate.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell: Mental Health Remains the Last Workplace Taboo
Employees are more comfortable discussing race, sexuality, and physical health than they are about discussing mental health, even as burnout and overwhelm continue to rise.
Payroll April 8, 2026
Study: 72% of Employees Believe RTO is a ‘Stealth Layoff’ Tool
According to a new study from Enhancv, a majority of U.S. workers no longer believe management’s "culture-building" narrative. Instead, they view return-to-office policies as a calculated financial move.
Payroll April 7, 2026
Why Your People Managers Are the Weakest Link in Learning and Development
When managers are undersupported, career development efforts can be stalled despite strong leadership intent.
Payroll April 6, 2026
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Believe Wages Will Never Catch Up to the Cost of Living
Delayed life decisions, worsening stress, and deep pessimism point to an American workforce struggling with long-term financial insecurity.
Technology News
Technology April 9, 2026
Zone & Co Acquires Sudozi
The combination addresses a longstanding constraint in legacy finance: the lag between decision and transaction.
Technology April 9, 2026
Gusto Brings Payroll Into Claude and Slack
Gusto announced on April 8 the launch of payroll inside Slack and Anthropic's Claude AI, bringing a compliance-heavy function into the same environments where teams are already collaborating.
Technology April 9, 2026
Trintech Embeds Agentic AI Across the Financial Close
AI financial close solutions provider Trintech announced Thursday the expansion of embedded, finance-native AI—bringing intelligent, explainable capabilities directly into record-to-report workflows.
Technology April 8, 2026
BILL Expands Supplier Payments Plus Solution
New capabilities further extend the solution’s ability to automate and intelligently orchestrate payments and cash application for enterprise suppliers, streamline payments for small and midsized businesses, reduce manual work, and support enterprise-grade controls.
Technology April 8, 2026
Aspire Brings Its Financial Platform for Startups to the U.S.
Singapore-based fintech Aspire announced April 7 its official launch in the U.S., bringing its global financial operating system that serves more than 50,000 businesses to America's ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs.
Artificial Intelligence April 8, 2026
Suralink Launches Financial Statement Tie Out, Redefining the Final Mile of the Audit
Financial Statement Tie Out replaces manual review with agentic AI-powered validation across four core areas.
Advisory April 8, 2026
AI Slop Survey: A Third of Workers Rarely Check AI Output Before Using It
Some workers report consistently reviewing AI-generated output, while others rely on it with minimal checking.
Accounting April 8, 2026
Illinois CPA Society and Miles Masterclass Partner for AI Readiness in the Accounting Profession
Applied AI curriculum: Real-world use cases across audit, tax, advisory, and financial planning and analysis featuring live workflows.
Firm Management News
Payroll April 9, 2026
Boomerang Jobs: Workers Split on Whether Returning to a Former Employer Is Smart, Safe, or a Step Backward
According to a new MyPerfectResume report, 55% of workers say returning to a former employer is a smart career move, but 37% see it as “playing it safe.”
Mergers and Acquisitions April 9, 2026
EisnerAmper to Merge in KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants
Top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper said Thursday it's combining with Melville, NY-based KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in a deal expected to close in May.
Staffing April 9, 2026
63% of Gen Z Workers Say Their Job Is Just a Stepping Stone, 71% Report Burnout
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z workers see their current job as a stepping stone, not a long-term career.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 8, 2026
Sikich Acquires IT Consulting Firm Burwood Group
Top 25 accounting firm Sikich announced April 7 it has acquired Oak Brook IL-based Burwood Group, an IT consulting and integration firm.
CAS April 8, 2026
Accounting Firms Need Industry-Specific Go-to-Market Strategies for Their Business Clients
Clients increasingly seek advisors who understand their industry’s regulatory environment, competitive pressures, economic cycles, and operational nuances.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 7, 2026
Weaver Acquires SaaS Company Mass Ingenuity
Top 30 accounting firm Weaver has acquired Mass Ingenuity, a Portland, OR‑based SaaS company focused on enterprise performance management, effective April 1.
Marketing April 7, 2026
Why CPA Firms Risk Losing Influence Before the First Conversation
Many firms face a growing competitive risk that has little to do with expertise and everything to do with how prospective clients form opinions before a conversation ever begins.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 6, 2026
Sax Buys Boutique Accounting Firm Faz Forensics
The top 75 accounting firm has acquired Faz Forensics, a Saratoga Springs, NY-based boutique CPA firm that specializes in forensic accounting, valuation, and litigation support, effective March 20.
Webinars
March 26, 2026
Archived Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?
May 6, 2026
CPE Webinar: Building economic resilience: How accounting firms can stay profitable when markets shift
Markets shift. Expenses creep up. Clients slow payments. And suddenly, “we’re busy” doesn’t always mean “we’re profitable.” In this 60-minute conversation, CPA Kelley Brubaker breaks down what economic resilience really looks like inside today’s accounting firms, and how leaders can stay profitable even when markets feel uncertain.
January 20, 2026
Archived Webinar: The Psychology of a Modern Tax Workflow: Reducing Anxiety, Decision Fatigue, and Compliance Risk
Most firms focus on efficiency, automation, and AI, but the real challenges inside a tax workflow are often simpler and more human: unclear expectations, too many handoffs, information scattered across tools, and clients or staff feeling unsure about what comes next.
January 5, 2026
Archived Webcast: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.