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Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
Springline Advisory Snaps Up Advisory Firm in Wisconsin
INSIDE Public Accounting top 60 firm Springline Advisory has acquired Vesta, a Fond du Lac, WI-based advisory firm offering accounting, wealth management, and advisory services.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
BGM Adds John T. Chipman & Co. in Massachusetts
Minneapolis-based BGM, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, is merging in John T. Chipman & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Norwood, MA.
IRS August 31, 2026
Ohio Couple’s Five-Month Refund Wait Puts a Face on Nationwide IRS Staffing Cuts
Monnie and Bob Johnston of Brunswick, OH, who are both CPAs, haven't been able to get straight answers from the IRS about the status of their tax refund, five months after they filed their return.
IRS August 31, 2026
DOJ Balks at Demands for Details on Trump’s Deal in IRS Case
The U.S. Justice Department is pushing back on requests for information about how it resolved President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Benefits August 31, 2026
‘Bernie Bump’: Social Security Recipients Could Get $200 a Month Under Proposed Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, introduced the "Social Security Expansion Act." Under the terms of the bill, current Social Security recipients will receive an extra $200 a month.
Taxes August 31, 2026
How North Carolina’s Income Tax Rate Compares to Its Neighbor States, as Voters Consider Cap
North Carolina voters will get to decide in November whether to cap their personal income tax rate at 3.5%. So how does North Carolina’s personal income tax rate compare to its neighbors?
Legislation August 31, 2026
New York, Vermont Senate Democrats Plan to Introduce Bill to Repeal Tariffs
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies Act to repeal existing tariffs, including tariffs on Canadian imports.
Tax News
IRS August 31, 2026
Ohio Couple’s Five-Month Refund Wait Puts a Face on Nationwide IRS Staffing Cuts
Monnie and Bob Johnston of Brunswick, OH, who are both CPAs, haven't been able to get straight answers from the IRS about the status of their tax refund, five months after they filed their return.
IRS August 31, 2026
DOJ Balks at Demands for Details on Trump’s Deal in IRS Case
The U.S. Justice Department is pushing back on requests for information about how it resolved President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxes August 31, 2026
How North Carolina’s Income Tax Rate Compares to Its Neighbor States, as Voters Consider Cap
North Carolina voters will get to decide in November whether to cap their personal income tax rate at 3.5%. So how does North Carolina’s personal income tax rate compare to its neighbors?
Legislation August 31, 2026
New York, Vermont Senate Democrats Plan to Introduce Bill to Repeal Tariffs
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies Act to repeal existing tariffs, including tariffs on Canadian imports.
Taxes August 31, 2026
Los Angeles Rapper Arrested in $8.1 Million Stolen Tax Refund Check Scheme
Ada William Obayuwana of Quartz Hill, CA, who goes by "ColdheartedAC" and "AC," was arrested on Wednesday and charged in connection with a multimillion-dollar check-cashing scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Taxes August 31, 2026
Nebraska Residents Impacted by March Fires Receive IRS Tax Filing Extension
As a result of the fires and storms, affected individuals and businesses now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file returns and pay any taxes that were originally due during that time.
Taxes August 30, 2026
IRS Agent Fired for Shirking Professional and Tax Responsibilities
The IRS holds its staff to a higher expectation of tax compliance since they are responsible for enforcing tax law, especially those in a supervisory role.
Technology August 28, 2026
April Adds Tax Planning Insights to Integrated Tax Platform for Wealth Management Firms
April announced expanded capabilities within its Integrated Tax Platform that provide wealth management firms with access to personalized tax planning insights, informed by client-authorized IRS tax data.
Accounting News
Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
Springline Advisory Snaps Up Advisory Firm in Wisconsin
INSIDE Public Accounting top 60 firm Springline Advisory has acquired Vesta, a Fond du Lac, WI-based advisory firm offering accounting, wealth management, and advisory services.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
BGM Adds John T. Chipman & Co. in Massachusetts
Minneapolis-based BGM, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, is merging in John T. Chipman & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Norwood, MA.
Legislation August 31, 2026
New York, Vermont Senate Democrats Plan to Introduce Bill to Repeal Tariffs
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Peter Welch, D-Vt., announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies Act to repeal existing tariffs, including tariffs on Canadian imports.
Technology August 31, 2026
Deel Debuts Retirement Offering for U.S. Businesses
Deel Retirement brings retirement plan enrollment, contributions, and reconciliation together into the Deal platform rather than through a separate provider portal.
Financial Reporting August 31, 2026
The Real AP Bottleneck Isn’t Email, It’s Everything That Happens After It
The real opportunity in accounts payable is not changing where invoices arrive. It is eliminating the repetitive work that follows.
Accounting Standards August 31, 2026
Internal Audit Foundation Awards $280K+ in Grants and Scholarships
The 2026 awards reflect The IIA’s continued investment in strengthening the next generation of practitioners.
Technology August 31, 2026
Vena Rolls Out Financial Consolidation Solution
Vena announced last week the general availability of Vena Financial Consolidation, an Excel-native solution that automates intercompany eliminations, FX translation, ownership logic, and adjustments in one governed system.
Payroll News
Benefits August 31, 2026
‘Bernie Bump’: Social Security Recipients Could Get $200 a Month Under Proposed Bill
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, introduced the "Social Security Expansion Act." Under the terms of the bill, current Social Security recipients will receive an extra $200 a month.
Technology August 31, 2026
Deel Debuts Retirement Offering for U.S. Businesses
Deel Retirement brings retirement plan enrollment, contributions, and reconciliation together into the Deal platform rather than through a separate provider portal.
Economy August 28, 2026
Fed Chair Says Inflation Isn’t Slowing
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh reiterated that policymakers will return inflation to their 2% goal, which he said is a firm and fixed target.
Technology August 26, 2026
53% of Laid-Off Workers Believe AI Played a Role in Their Job Loss — But Most Were Never Told
Workers who suspect AI was involved outnumber those who received direct confirmation by 9 percentage points.
Economy August 26, 2026
Americans are Skipping Milestones Due to Cost of Living
Nearly a quarter (24.9%) reported postponing the purchase of their own home, while 23.2% said they were delaying marriage.
Economy August 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth Passes L.A. to Take 5th in Tech Jobs in U.S.
Between 2022 and 2025, the Dallas area was among the biggest job gainers, adding more than 37,000 positions.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Technology August 25, 2026
Deel Enables Stablecoin Payouts to Plasma One
The payroll and human resources platform said it's enabling USDT payouts on Plasma, meaning workers can now receive Deel payouts on Plasma and spend those earnings through its Plasma One financial platform.
Technology News
Technology August 31, 2026
Deel Debuts Retirement Offering for U.S. Businesses
Deel Retirement brings retirement plan enrollment, contributions, and reconciliation together into the Deal platform rather than through a separate provider portal.
Technology August 31, 2026
Vena Rolls Out Financial Consolidation Solution
Vena announced last week the general availability of Vena Financial Consolidation, an Excel-native solution that automates intercompany eliminations, FX translation, ownership logic, and adjustments in one governed system.
Technology August 31, 2026
Practice Panda Unveils Content Hub for Tax and Accounting Firms
Practice Panda has launched its new Content Hub, a tool that brings various forms of expert tax content together into one convenient, easy-to-navigate destination at no additional cost to its subscribers.
Firm Management August 31, 2026
How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against the Rising Threat of Vishing
Accounting and CPA firms hold exactly the kind of data that makes them an attractive target.
Technology August 28, 2026
April Adds Tax Planning Insights to Integrated Tax Platform for Wealth Management Firms
April announced expanded capabilities within its Integrated Tax Platform that provide wealth management firms with access to personalized tax planning insights, informed by client-authorized IRS tax data.
Technology August 27, 2026
Intuit Introduces New Capabilities Across Enterprise Suite, QBO Advanced
These capabilities include Intuit Intelligence Chat, a conversational experience that uses a customer’s unique business data to deliver personalized insights, recommendations, and actions.
Technology August 27, 2026
AuditFile Launches Native Apps Across Apple Platforms for Auditors Managing AI Agents
New apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro let auditors manage AI agents, review work, and keep engagements moving from anywhere.
Auditing August 26, 2026
AuditDashboard Launches Collaborative Scheduling
Communicating and agreeing on engagement expectations is an essential part of the client experience.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
Springline Advisory Snaps Up Advisory Firm in Wisconsin
INSIDE Public Accounting top 60 firm Springline Advisory has acquired Vesta, a Fond du Lac, WI-based advisory firm offering accounting, wealth management, and advisory services.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 31, 2026
BGM Adds John T. Chipman & Co. in Massachusetts
Minneapolis-based BGM, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, is merging in John T. Chipman & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Norwood, MA.
Technology August 31, 2026
Practice Panda Unveils Content Hub for Tax and Accounting Firms
Practice Panda has launched its new Content Hub, a tool that brings various forms of expert tax content together into one convenient, easy-to-navigate destination at no additional cost to its subscribers.
Firm Management August 31, 2026
How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against the Rising Threat of Vishing
Accounting and CPA firms hold exactly the kind of data that makes them an attractive target.
Accounting September 10, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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.
Firm Management August 27, 2026
80% of Workers Say Leadership Puts Profit Ahead of Employee Interests
Eight in 10 workers rarely or never trust leadership at their employer to make decisions with employees’ best interests in mind.
Firm Management August 26, 2026
Nick Steiner Named CEO of BPM
Nick Steiner, a 20-year veteran of BPM, has been appointed as the top 50 accounting firm's next CEO, succeeding Jim Wallace, who announced his retirement last March.
Technology August 26, 2026
5 Questions to Ask About Client Data Security in a Hosted Environment
Here are five practical, vendor-neutral questions an accounting or tax firm should ask before choosing any technology provider.
Webinars
September 10, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 22, 2026
CPE Webinar: Start Simple. Scale Naturally. Building a Tax Technology Strategy for Long-Term Growth
The most successful firms don't build their technology strategy around software. They build it around removing friction.
September 3, 2026
CPE Webinar: Estate Planning After OBBBA: Turning Theory into Practice
With the passage of OBBBA and the shift to a $15 million basic exclusion amount, the estate planning landscape entering 2026 and beyond presents both unique opportunities and substantial challenges for taxpayers and their advisors.
September 1, 2026
CPE Webinar: Grow Your 1040 Practice Without Adding Staff: AI-Powered Strategies for Tax Firms
As firms face staffing challenges and increasing client expectations, automation can help teams do more with the resources they already have.