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Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 13, 2026
CohnReznick Acquires Top 100 Accounting Firm Aldrich
Top 15 accounting firm CohnReznick said Tuesday it's acquiring the Aldrich group of companies, which includes INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm Aldrich CPAs + Advisors and Aldrich Wealth, in a deal expected to close in mid-December.
AICPA October 13, 2026
AICPA Gives Feedback on Implementation of Executive Order on Exempt Organization Tax Returns
AICPA says the IRS should modify Form 8050 and related instructions to state that the exempt organizations are exempt from including it.
Technology October 13, 2026
Before the Next Software Purchase: Help Clients Fix Invoice Approvals and AP/AR Workflows First
Before your client signs the next subscription, there's a higher-value conversation to have — and a higher-value service to sell.
Firm Management October 13, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Tool Stacking in Growing Accounting Firms
The obvious cost is the subscription fees stacking up month after month. The less obvious costs are the ones that actually hurt.
Financial Reporting October 13, 2026
Helping Clients Remove Complexity From Their Accounting Processes
Once the current process is visible, you can identify the problems, design a better future state and determine which improvements will actually move the organization toward it.
Taxes October 13, 2026
How IRS BBA Assessments Can Affect Individual Partners: IRS Audits of High-Income Taxpayers and Partnerships
TIGTA reported that the IRS Pass-Through Entities program lost more than 20% of its staff during 2025.
Tax News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
AICPA October 13, 2026
AICPA Gives Feedback on Implementation of Executive Order on Exempt Organization Tax Returns
AICPA says the IRS should modify Form 8050 and related instructions to state that the exempt organizations are exempt from including it.
Taxes October 13, 2026
How IRS BBA Assessments Can Affect Individual Partners: IRS Audits of High-Income Taxpayers and Partnerships
TIGTA reported that the IRS Pass-Through Entities program lost more than 20% of its staff during 2025.
Taxes October 13, 2026
Will Florida’s Amendment 3 Property Tax Reduction Pass? Polls Differ Widely
Recent Florida polls show a vastly different findings about whether voters will approve or reject the referendum that would reduce property taxes on owner-occupied homes and condos.
Payroll October 13, 2026
When Box 12, Code TT Will Not Tie to the Payroll Register
The register totals what the employer paid for overtime. Code TT reports what section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act required, and only the half of it. Ten reasons the two numbers differ, with the size of each.
Payroll October 13, 2026
Dell $250 Donation May Be in Your Child’s New Trump Account
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, pledged $6.25 billion to fund deposits for 25 million children, which started to arrive in accounts Oct. 9.
Artificial Intelligence October 12, 2026
What to Settle Before Client Tax Data Touches AI
The question for firm owners is whether the firm has decided, in writing, where that data is allowed to go.
Taxes October 12, 2026
You Might Be Surprised at What’s Collectible
The moral of the story is that you don’t know what will or won’t be valuable 30 or 50 years from now.
Accounting News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 13, 2026
CohnReznick Acquires Top 100 Accounting Firm Aldrich
Top 15 accounting firm CohnReznick said Tuesday it's acquiring the Aldrich group of companies, which includes INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm Aldrich CPAs + Advisors and Aldrich Wealth, in a deal expected to close in mid-December.
Financial Reporting October 13, 2026
Helping Clients Remove Complexity From Their Accounting Processes
Once the current process is visible, you can identify the problems, design a better future state and determine which improvements will actually move the organization toward it.
Accounting October 13, 2026
AICPA Practice Aid Provides Guidance to Auditors on AI Use in Financial Statement Audits
The guidance centers on two key areas: when an organization uses AI in its financial reporting or controls, and when auditors use AI-related technology in performing the audit.
Firm Management October 13, 2026
There’s a New No. 1 in the Top Construction Accounting Firm Rankings for 2026
After finishing third and fourth the past two years, Baker Tilly now sits atop of Construction Executive magazine's 2026 ranking of the top accounting firms providing services for businesses in the construction industry.
Financial Reporting October 13, 2026
PEX Launches AI Platform for Finance Teams
Built around a crawl, walk, run approach, PEX AI gives teams a way to hand off more work as trust grows while staying in control.
Auditing October 12, 2026
Internal Auditors Eye Broader AI Use
When asked where AI could create the most value for their teams, 38.2% of internal audit professionals selected planning and risk assessment, according to Wolters Kluwer.
State CPA Societies October 12, 2026
State Society News & Updates – Oct. 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Payroll News
Benefits October 13, 2026
Bisignano: Social Security Will ‘Be Around for Another 90 Years’
Speaking on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” SSA commissioner Frank Bisignano said he expected the benefits program, established in 1935, to remain stable for decades to come.
Payroll October 13, 2026
When Box 12, Code TT Will Not Tie to the Payroll Register
The register totals what the employer paid for overtime. Code TT reports what section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act required, and only the half of it. Ten reasons the two numbers differ, with the size of each.
Retirement October 13, 2026
How to Join the 401(k) Millionaire Club
High housing costs and education debt, not your daily latte habit, can keep you from becoming a 401(k) millionaire.
Payroll October 13, 2026
Dell $250 Donation May Be in Your Child’s New Trump Account
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, pledged $6.25 billion to fund deposits for 25 million children, which started to arrive in accounts Oct. 9.
Payroll October 13, 2026
Should You Really Try to ‘Die with Zero’?
This philosophy is about enjoying your money while you can—but you need a solid financial foundation first.
Technology October 12, 2026
Gusto Redesigns Gusto Pro, Rolls Out Partner Program Upgrades
The platform updates, which were announced at Gusto Next, are designed to help firms move from transactional tasks toward higher-value advisory services for their small business clients, the company said.
Payroll October 9, 2026
Social Security Ends Alternative Work Schedules on Nov. 16
At that time, all Social Security Administration employees will transition to a standard five-day work week.
Retirement October 9, 2026
Social Security Likely Changing Retirement Age Structure But It Doesn’t Mean You’ll Work Longer
The Claiming Age Clarity Act, which passed the House and Senate on a bipartisan vote, doesn't change retirement ages but renames them to better reflect how claiming age affects an individual’s monthly benefits.
Technology News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Technology October 13, 2026
Before the Next Software Purchase: Help Clients Fix Invoice Approvals and AP/AR Workflows First
Before your client signs the next subscription, there's a higher-value conversation to have — and a higher-value service to sell.
Firm Management October 13, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Tool Stacking in Growing Accounting Firms
The obvious cost is the subscription fees stacking up month after month. The less obvious costs are the ones that actually hurt.
Technology October 13, 2026
Organizations Prioritize Integrated Cyber and Risk Management, But Lack Ability to Enable It
More than two-thirds (68%) said data quality, availability and visibility limit risk management integration.
Accounting October 13, 2026
AICPA Practice Aid Provides Guidance to Auditors on AI Use in Financial Statement Audits
The guidance centers on two key areas: when an organization uses AI in its financial reporting or controls, and when auditors use AI-related technology in performing the audit.
Artificial Intelligence October 13, 2026
Turning AI Adoption Into Measurable ROI for Accounting Practices
AI is not so much a strategy on its own, but a capability that becomes valuable when it is connected to a firm’s operating model.
Firm Management October 13, 2026
From SEO to GEO: The Next Evolution of Search for Accounting Firms
How accounting firms can adapt their digital marketing strategies to stay visible as AI changes how prospective clients find professional services.
Firm Management News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 13, 2026
CohnReznick Acquires Top 100 Accounting Firm Aldrich
Top 15 accounting firm CohnReznick said Tuesday it's acquiring the Aldrich group of companies, which includes INSIDE Public Accounting top 100 firm Aldrich CPAs + Advisors and Aldrich Wealth, in a deal expected to close in mid-December.
AICPA October 13, 2026
AICPA Gives Feedback on Implementation of Executive Order on Exempt Organization Tax Returns
AICPA says the IRS should modify Form 8050 and related instructions to state that the exempt organizations are exempt from including it.
Firm Management October 13, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Tool Stacking in Growing Accounting Firms
The obvious cost is the subscription fees stacking up month after month. The less obvious costs are the ones that actually hurt.
Firm Management October 13, 2026
There’s a New No. 1 in the Top Construction Accounting Firm Rankings for 2026
After finishing third and fourth the past two years, Baker Tilly now sits atop of Construction Executive magazine's 2026 ranking of the top accounting firms providing services for businesses in the construction industry.
Artificial Intelligence October 13, 2026
Turning AI Adoption Into Measurable ROI for Accounting Practices
AI is not so much a strategy on its own, but a capability that becomes valuable when it is connected to a firm’s operating model.
Firm Management October 13, 2026
From SEO to GEO: The Next Evolution of Search for Accounting Firms
How accounting firms can adapt their digital marketing strategies to stay visible as AI changes how prospective clients find professional services.
Webinars
November 4, 2026
CPE Webinar: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
October 14, 2026
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
Oct 14 - In this session, hosts will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets differ—and where each has limitations.
October 9, 2026
Archived Webcast: Digital Meets Personal – Why Your Firm Needs to Pair People With Tax Automation
Client data is one of a tax and accounting firm's most valuable—and most vulnerable—assets. As cyber threats, compliance expectations, and client demands continue to evolve, firms need secure technology that protects sensitive information without creating unnecessary friction for staff or clients.
September 10, 2026
Archived Webcast: Own Q4: Position, Price, and Grow Your Tax Planning Advisory Practice
Learn how to position tax planning as a service clients understand and value, package and price your offering, and clearly communicate why proactive planning matters.