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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.
Firm Management August 24, 2026
Manager Experience Survey to Measure Middle of the Firm Talent Pipeline
The Illinois CPA Society is launching a new survey as a part of its ongoing research into the accounting talent pipeline.
Staffing August 24, 2026
44% of Employers Report Unfilled Roles as Hiring Process Takes Longer
The hiring process itself may be getting in the way of filling open jobs, as U.S. companies report more unfilled roles.
Small Business August 24, 2026
65% of Consumers Say They Will Use AI for Holiday Shopping
Only 8% of retailers describe themselves as very confident in using AI to improve the shopping experience.
Taxes August 24, 2026
IRS Keeps Interest Rates Steady for Q4 2026
Interest rates for tax underpayments and overpayments will stay the same for the fourth calendar quarter of 2026, which begins on Oct. 1, the IRS said on Friday.
Taxes August 24, 2026
Whiplash: The 5th Circuit Rewrites the Limited-Partner Self-Employment Tax Test; Tax Pros Should Check in With Clients
There’s an ongoing legal debate taking place in the courts over the self-employment tax treatment of partnership income that is flying below the radar for many busy tax professionals.
Economy August 24, 2026
U.S. Housing Affordability Gets More Difficult
A key measure of U.S. housing affordability worsened for the first time in almost three years.
Taxes August 23, 2026
Canada to Add Equal Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War Heats Back Up
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will apply counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products on Sept. 8.
Tax News
Taxes August 24, 2026
IRS Keeps Interest Rates Steady for Q4 2026
Interest rates for tax underpayments and overpayments will stay the same for the fourth calendar quarter of 2026, which begins on Oct. 1, the IRS said on Friday.
Taxes August 24, 2026
Whiplash: The 5th Circuit Rewrites the Limited-Partner Self-Employment Tax Test; Tax Pros Should Check in With Clients
There’s an ongoing legal debate taking place in the courts over the self-employment tax treatment of partnership income that is flying below the radar for many busy tax professionals.
Taxes August 23, 2026
Canada to Add Equal Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War Heats Back Up
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will apply counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products on Sept. 8.
Taxes August 21, 2026
Tax Court Takes Narrow View of Tax-Exempt Legal Settlements
The short story is that full amount of a personal legal settlement is generally taxable as ordinary income at rates currently topping out at 37%.
Taxes August 20, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department and the IRS have proposed rules on eligible investments for Trump Accounts, a new investment vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to help children build wealth from an early age.
Taxes August 20, 2026
IRS Adds Tax Compliance Report to Individual Online Accounts
The IRS on Thursday unveiled a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report, found through IRS Individual Online Account, that shows whether a taxpayer filed tax returns and paid taxes on time.
Taxes August 20, 2026
IRS to Open Office of Conservation Easements
In addition, the IRS said it's transitioning the process for settlements in conservation easement disputes, with roughly 1,100 of these cases currently pending.
Retirement August 20, 2026
5 Tax Moves Retirees Should Consider Before the End of 2026
Certain strategies intended to affect the 2026 tax year must be completed by December 31.
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.
Firm Management August 24, 2026
Manager Experience Survey to Measure Middle of the Firm Talent Pipeline
The Illinois CPA Society is launching a new survey as a part of its ongoing research into the accounting talent pipeline.
Small Business August 24, 2026
65% of Consumers Say They Will Use AI for Holiday Shopping
Only 8% of retailers describe themselves as very confident in using AI to improve the shopping experience.
Taxes August 23, 2026
Canada to Add Equal Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War Heats Back Up
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will apply counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products on Sept. 8.
Financial Reporting August 21, 2026
How Generative AI Can Make Accountants More Productive
Generative AI won’t replace accountants, but accountants who use AI will outperform those who don’t.
Auditing August 21, 2026
Tennessee Society of CPAs to Host Forensic and Valuation Services Conference
The Forensic and Valuation Services Conference will take place Oct. 27-29. The conference will be held at the TSCPA Meeting Center in the Nashville, Tennessee, area.
Financial Reporting August 21, 2026
Finance’s AI Moment Has Arrived. Governance Will Decide the Winners.
Finance leaders and CPAs have a responsibility to establish governance, transparency, and controls that make AI trustworthy.
Economy August 21, 2026
Middle-Market Leaders Confident in Economy But Face AI Reality Check, CLA Says
New survey of more than 700 CliftonLarsonAllen clients reveals resilient confidence in the economy alongside a growing focus on practical AI adoption and measurable business impact.
Payroll News
Taxes August 24, 2026
Whiplash: The 5th Circuit Rewrites the Limited-Partner Self-Employment Tax Test; Tax Pros Should Check in With Clients
There’s an ongoing legal debate taking place in the courts over the self-employment tax treatment of partnership income that is flying below the radar for many busy tax professionals.
Economy August 24, 2026
U.S. Housing Affordability Gets More Difficult
A key measure of U.S. housing affordability worsened for the first time in almost three years.
Human Resources August 21, 2026
Layoff Damage Lingers: 1 in 4 Companies Say Culture Still Hasn’t Recovered
More than one in four (25.2%) companies have still not recovered their workplace culture from their most recent layoff, and some HR leaders believe theirs never will, according to a new study.
Economy August 21, 2026
Middle-Market Leaders Confident in Economy But Face AI Reality Check, CLA Says
New survey of more than 700 CliftonLarsonAllen clients reveals resilient confidence in the economy alongside a growing focus on practical AI adoption and measurable business impact.
Payroll August 21, 2026
More Than Half of Americans Wanted to Quit Their Job While on Vacation, New Survey Reveals
Vacation isn’t just helping Americans recharge, it’s making many question whether they want to return to work at all.
Retirement August 20, 2026
5 Tax Moves Retirees Should Consider Before the End of 2026
Certain strategies intended to affect the 2026 tax year must be completed by December 31.
Legislation August 20, 2026
Husted Introduces Bill to Let Homebuyers Tap 529 Savings for Down Payments
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has introduced legislation that would let first-time homebuyers use unused college savings toward a down payment.
Benefits August 19, 2026
Column: Collecting Social Security on Your Ex
For example, if you're an ex-spouse, you can legally collect on your former spouse's record if you meet certain conditions.
Technology News
Financial Reporting August 21, 2026
How Generative AI Can Make Accountants More Productive
Generative AI won’t replace accountants, but accountants who use AI will outperform those who don’t.
Financial Reporting August 21, 2026
Finance’s AI Moment Has Arrived. Governance Will Decide the Winners.
Finance leaders and CPAs have a responsibility to establish governance, transparency, and controls that make AI trustworthy.
Economy August 21, 2026
Middle-Market Leaders Confident in Economy But Face AI Reality Check, CLA Says
New survey of more than 700 CliftonLarsonAllen clients reveals resilient confidence in the economy alongside a growing focus on practical AI adoption and measurable business impact.
Technology August 21, 2026
Sovos Names 2026 Partner of the Year Award Winners
The tax compliance company's awards were selected based on criteria including revenue growth, customer satisfaction, innovation in joint solutions, market expansion, and overall strategic impact.
CAS August 20, 2026
The Accountant’s Guide to Agentic ROI
The question for accountants now is how do you turn ambition around agentic AI into commercial value.
Accounting August 19, 2026
Xerocon Kicks Off 2026 Conference in Denver
Guest speakers included tennis legend Andre Agassi as headliner, motivational speaker Rachel Sheerin as the emcee, and others, including Gail Perry, CPA.
Technology August 19, 2026
Aprio to Invest in Emerging AI and Tech Companies Through Aprio Ventures
Top 25 accounting firm Aprio announced Tuesday a strategic investment program created to connect the firm with emerging solutions to enhance services for clients.
Artificial Intelligence August 19, 2026
How CPA Firms Can Use ChatGPT to Decode Client Behavior
When used strategically, ChatGPT can help CPA firms analyze client feedback, identify recurring concerns, understand changing expectations, and spot patterns that may indicate satisfaction or retention risks.
Firm Management News
Firm Management August 24, 2026
Manager Experience Survey to Measure Middle of the Firm Talent Pipeline
The Illinois CPA Society is launching a new survey as a part of its ongoing research into the accounting talent pipeline.
Staffing August 24, 2026
44% of Employers Report Unfilled Roles as Hiring Process Takes Longer
The hiring process itself may be getting in the way of filling open jobs, as U.S. companies report more unfilled roles.
Firm Management August 21, 2026
How CPA Firms Can Manage Sudden Growth Without Losing Control
Without scalable infrastructure, even strong firms start relying on heroics, and quality, margins, and responsiveness get harder to protect.
Firm Management August 21, 2026
LaRue Named Next Talent and Culture Leader at KPMG
KPMG US named Jason LaRue as the next vice chair of talent and culture. He succeeds Sandy Torchia, who will be retiring from the firm on Sept. 30.
CAS August 20, 2026
The Accountant’s Guide to Agentic ROI
The question for accountants now is how do you turn ambition around agentic AI into commercial value.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 19, 2026
CRI Adds DMR CPAs, Trace Advisory
The top 25 firm has completed two M&A deals in a little more than a week, adding DMR CPAs in Fort Worth, TX, and Trace Advisory, a Ridgeland, MS-based firm specializing in government accounting, auditing, and compliance.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 19, 2026
BST & Co. and Gallagher Flynn Merge to Form BST Gallagher Flynn
Latham, NY-based BST & Co. CPAs, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 firm, and South Burlington, VT-based accounting and advisory firm Gallagher, Flynn & Co. have combined to create BST Gallagher Flynn.
Firm Management August 18, 2026
The Succession Crisis Reshaping Accounting
This isn’t simply a succession problem—it’s an industry-wide shift that could force thousands of accounting firms to sell, merge, or close, disrupting client relationships built over decades.
Webinars
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.
June 16, 2026
Archived Webcast: The Post-Busy Season Audit: Turning Pain Points into Progress
This practical webinar helps tax and accounting professionals make sense of what worked—and what didn't—during busy season. You'll identify key operational and workflow challenges, translate lessons learned into actionable improvements, and set the stage for a more efficient, less stressful 2027 busy season.