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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.
Taxes October 15, 2026
IRS Halts Penalties for Died Diesel Fuel Use for the Rest of 2026
The IRS announced Wednesday evening that it's temporarily suspending federal tax penalties when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on highways nationwide.
Technology October 15, 2026
Intuit Set to Acquire Revenue Management Company Sequence
Intuit announced Thursday it has signed an agreement to acquire Sequence, a Series A revenue management company that automates the end-to-end quote-to-revenue process for businesses.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
SEC Reporting Changes Are Coming. Is Your Infrastructure Ready?
Some finance and accounting teams are waiting instead of acting as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finalizes the rules comprising its 2026 regulatory agenda.
Taxes October 15, 2026
Nationwide Enforcement Surge Uncovers $490 Million in Tax Fraud
A national tax fraud enforcement surge resulted in the prosecutions of 76 defendants whose actions caused an estimated loss of revenue to the federal government of more than $490 million, the Justice Department and the IRS said on Oct. 14.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
Testing Every Transaction Changes the Audit – Here’s What Firms Should Know Before They Sell It
Sampling was never the ideal; it was the practical limit of what people could test in the hours an engagement allows.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
Extend’s AI Agents Are Built to Earn Trust, One Routine Task at a Time
The agent automates the routine work of matching receipts to card transactions while keeping finance teams in control of every decision.
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.
Taxes October 15, 2026
IRS Halts Penalties for Died Diesel Fuel Use for the Rest of 2026
The IRS announced Wednesday evening that it's temporarily suspending federal tax penalties when dyed diesel fuel is sold for use or used on highways nationwide.
Taxes October 15, 2026
Nationwide Enforcement Surge Uncovers $490 Million in Tax Fraud
A national tax fraud enforcement surge resulted in the prosecutions of 76 defendants whose actions caused an estimated loss of revenue to the federal government of more than $490 million, the Justice Department and the IRS said on Oct. 14.
Taxes October 15, 2026
Fewer Than 9,000 Homeowners to Pay NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax
Fewer than 9,000 New York City homeowners will be subject to the pied-à-terre surcharge on pricey second homes as the city continues to sift through applications for exemption from the tax, City Hall numbers show.
IRS October 14, 2026
Treasury, IRS Propose Rules to Stamp Out Premium Tax Credit Fraud
Proposed rules issued by the Treasury Department and the IRS on Wednesday are aimed at ensuring that taxpayer-funded healthcare subsidies go only to Americans who qualify under federal law.
Taxes October 14, 2026
IRS and U.K.’s Tax Authority Collaborate on Whistleblower Efforts
IRS officials said last week that a collaboration between the U.S. tax agency and the HMRC, the United Kingdom's tax authority, enhances efforts to identify global tax evasion and strengthens cross-border compliance.
Taxes October 14, 2026
Newsom Backs Measure to Make Future Wealth Taxes More Difficult
California Gov. Gavin Newsom just got behind a ballot initiative that, if passed, would act as a kill switch for Proposition 40, also known as the billionaire wealth tax.
Taxes October 14, 2026
Chicago Mayor Again Calls for Taxes on Big Corporations as Budget Showdown Looms
With his city budget pitch for next year looming, Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday again argued large corporations must pay more taxes to help Chicago balance its books.
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.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
SEC Reporting Changes Are Coming. Is Your Infrastructure Ready?
Some finance and accounting teams are waiting instead of acting as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finalizes the rules comprising its 2026 regulatory agenda.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
Testing Every Transaction Changes the Audit – Here’s What Firms Should Know Before They Sell It
Sampling was never the ideal; it was the practical limit of what people could test in the hours an engagement allows.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
Extend’s AI Agents Are Built to Earn Trust, One Routine Task at a Time
The agent automates the routine work of matching receipts to card transactions while keeping finance teams in control of every decision.
Technology October 15, 2026
TreasurUp and Apideck Partner to Accelerate ERP-Embedded Banking for Business Banks
Apideck connects the joint bank and TreasurUp capabilities to the full portfolio of accounting and ERP systems.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 14, 2026
CRI Adds Stroemer & Co. in Florida
Top 25 accounting firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram has expanded its presence in Southwest Florida by acquiring Stroemer & Co., a Fort Myers-based CPA firm specializing in accounting, audit, and tax services for community associations.
Auditing October 14, 2026
Optro Launches Domain-Trained Agents for Audit, Compliance, Third-Party Risk, and AI Governance
Optro's GRC Intelligence Platform is grounded in domain-trained precision, human-led control, and responsible governance.
Technology October 14, 2026
KOHO Turns to LoanPro to Automate Billing, Servicing and Reporting for New Financial Products
LoanPro’s platform is built for lenders, financial institutions and fintechs that want to launch and service new financial products.
Payroll News
Benefits October 14, 2026
3.6% Social Security Benefit Increase in 2027 is the Biggest in 4 Years
The cost-of-living adjustment will equal an additional $75 a month for the average retired worker and an additional $59 a month for disability and survivor beneficiaries.
Technology October 14, 2026
Can You Get Your Money Back If an AI Agent Makes a Financial Mistake?
You can hand off tasks — and purchases — to AI. But if something goes wrong, legal protections are murky.
Benefits October 14, 2026
Social Security Makes Rare Payment Change in November
More than 56 million retirees and their dependents receive Social Security benefits. The average monthly benefit for retired workers is $2,084.
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
Your child’s Trump Account—already in place for 60 million U.S. children—may get a $250 jumpstart. And there’s an easy way to check.
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 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 15, 2026
Intuit Set to Acquire Revenue Management Company Sequence
Intuit announced Thursday it has signed an agreement to acquire Sequence, a Series A revenue management company that automates the end-to-end quote-to-revenue process for businesses.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
Testing Every Transaction Changes the Audit – Here’s What Firms Should Know Before They Sell It
Sampling was never the ideal; it was the practical limit of what people could test in the hours an engagement allows.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
Extend’s AI Agents Are Built to Earn Trust, One Routine Task at a Time
The agent automates the routine work of matching receipts to card transactions while keeping finance teams in control of every decision.
Technology October 15, 2026
TreasurUp and Apideck Partner to Accelerate ERP-Embedded Banking for Business Banks
Apideck connects the joint bank and TreasurUp capabilities to the full portfolio of accounting and ERP systems.
Technology October 14, 2026
Can You Get Your Money Back If an AI Agent Makes a Financial Mistake?
You can hand off tasks — and purchases — to AI. But if something goes wrong, legal protections are murky.
Technology October 14, 2026
MassPay Partners with Bottomline to Add Paymode Virtual Card and Premium ACH to Its Platform
The partnership expands Bottomline’s embedded payments ecosystem by extending access to Paymode.
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.
Financial Reporting October 15, 2026
SEC Reporting Changes Are Coming. Is Your Infrastructure Ready?
Some finance and accounting teams are waiting instead of acting as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finalizes the rules comprising its 2026 regulatory agenda.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 14, 2026
CRI Adds Stroemer & Co. in Florida
Top 25 accounting firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram has expanded its presence in Southwest Florida by acquiring Stroemer & Co., a Fort Myers-based CPA firm specializing in accounting, audit, and tax services for community associations.
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.
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.