Accounting and tax articles, news, products, podcasts, and videos from CPA Practice Advisor
Subscribe for free to get personalized daily content, newsletters, continuing education, podcasts, whitepapers and more...
Top 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.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast October 2, 2026
Technology Mergers & Acquisitions – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Oct. 2026
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley examine a wave of acquisitions involving AI, semiconductors, data platforms, streaming, automation, and accounting technology—and what those deals may mean for accounting professionals.
PCAOB October 2, 2026
PCAOB Updates Agendas for Standard Setting, Research, Rulemaking
Following its first-ever request for public comment on standard setting this past June, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board this week updated its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas.
Taxes October 2, 2026
Tax Court Forces Guitar Collector to Change His Tax Tune
The absolute necessity for accurate recordkeeping by both individuals and corporations cannot be overemphasized.
PCAOB October 2, 2026
PCAOB Seeks Nominations for Two Advisory Groups
There are vacancies on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group that the audit regulator is hoping to fill before the end of the year.
Firm Management October 2, 2026
GPO Partners Expands Abacus Presence Across Central Africa
GPO Partners is an audit, accounting, tax and advisory firm with permanent operations in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Small Business October 2, 2026
American Express Launches ‘Next Generation’ of Amex Corporate Program
Additional planned enhancements include new AI agents and accounts payable workflows to further automate and simplify financial operations
Payroll October 2, 2026
232% APR? The High Cost of Payday Loan Apps by State
The annual percentage rate (APR) of the average loan is 232%.
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 2, 2026
Tax Court Forces Guitar Collector to Change His Tax Tune
The absolute necessity for accurate recordkeeping by both individuals and corporations cannot be overemphasized.
Technology October 2, 2026
What the FTC Safeguards Rule Actually Requires From Tax and Accounting Firms
A plain-language breakdown of what the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557 mean for tax and accounting firms.
Taxes October 1, 2026
The Hidden First Time Abate Trap CPAs Miss
A former IRS revenue officer explains what to check before calling a payroll penalty case resolved.
Taxes October 1, 2026
AICPA Applauds Unanimous Senate Passage on Taxpayer Assistance Legislation
The Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act passed in the Senate by unanimous consent.
Taxes October 1, 2026
NYC Presses Ahead with Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout as It Fights Judge’s Order to Start Over
New York City will press ahead with its rollout of the controversial pied-à-terre surcharge as planned while appealing a judge’s decision ordering the Mamdani administration to restart the process.
Taxes October 1, 2026
Sen. Tim Scott Touts Federal Film Tax Credit as a Blue-Collar Jobs Bill
The South Carolina Republican is leading the legislative effort in the U.S. Senate alongside Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), while a parallel bipartisan coalition is pushing for the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Payroll September 30, 2026
Millions of U.S. Children Will Be Auto Enrolled in Trump Accounts, Treasury Says
More than 60 million additional children under age 18 may soon be auto enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to new guidance from the Treasury Department.
Accounting News
PCAOB October 2, 2026
PCAOB Updates Agendas for Standard Setting, Research, Rulemaking
Following its first-ever request for public comment on standard setting this past June, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board this week updated its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas.
PCAOB October 2, 2026
PCAOB Seeks Nominations for Two Advisory Groups
There are vacancies on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group that the audit regulator is hoping to fill before the end of the year.
Small Business October 2, 2026
American Express Launches ‘Next Generation’ of Amex Corporate Program
Additional planned enhancements include new AI agents and accounts payable workflows to further automate and simplify financial operations
Small Business October 2, 2026
Michigan CPA Pleads Guilty in COVID-19 Loan Fraud Scheme
Federal officials said Jawan Simpson, 37, a tax preparer and CPA, defrauded the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program of more than $2 million.
SEC October 2, 2026
Could Ongoing Probe Into Pittsburgh Finances Prompt SEC Investigation?
Experts say a whistleblower’s allegations about the city’s fiscal disclosures to bond investors could trigger action.
General News October 1, 2026
Amber Guyger Granted Parole 7 Years After Conviction for Murder of PwC Accountant Botham Jean
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles confirmed Guyger, a former Dallas police officer, was granted parole on Thursday. She was previously denied release in 2024.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 1, 2026
Aprio Acquires TGRP Solutions in Denver
Top 25 accounting firm Aprio has acquired TGRP Solutions, a Denver-based advisory firm serving middle-market, private equity-backed, and enterprise, publicly traded businesses across Colorado.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 1, 2026
Elliott Davis Adds Equify Advisors in Philadelphia
Top 50 accounting firm Elliott Davis has acquired Philadelphia-based Equify Advisors, a leading NetSuite Alliance Partner specializing in business systems consulting and advanced analytics, effective Oct. 1.
Payroll News
Payroll October 2, 2026
232% APR? The High Cost of Payday Loan Apps by State
The annual percentage rate (APR) of the average loan is 232%.
Staffing October 2, 2026
More Than Half of U.S. Workers Say They’ve Been Gaslit at Work
Workers report that these experiences can affect their trust, confidence, and willingness to speak up.
Payroll October 1, 2026
U.S. Companies Announce Fewest Job Cuts for a September Since 2022
U.S. companies announced the fewest number of job cuts for any September since 2022, according to data from outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc.
Taxes October 1, 2026
The Hidden First Time Abate Trap CPAs Miss
A former IRS revenue officer explains what to check before calling a payroll penalty case resolved.
Payroll September 30, 2026
Here’s How Much You Need to Make to Afford the Typical House in the U.S. in 2026
The cost of housing continues to far outpace the earnings of average Americans according to data released by national real estate firm Redfin.
Retirement September 30, 2026
History of Social Security COLAs
The predicted 2027 cost-of-living adjustment of 3.5% would rank 19th among the increases implemented since 1977, the first year Social Security began calculating the annual boost.
Benefits September 30, 2026
Why 2027 Social Security COLA May Not Go as Far for People with Disabilities
Social Security disability beneficiaries could see a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, but higher Medicare premiums could offset some of the increase.
Payroll September 30, 2026
Millions of U.S. Children Will Be Auto Enrolled in Trump Accounts, Treasury Says
More than 60 million additional children under age 18 may soon be auto enrolled in Trump Accounts, according to new guidance from the Treasury Department.
Technology 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.
Technology October 2, 2026
What the FTC Safeguards Rule Actually Requires From Tax and Accounting Firms
A plain-language breakdown of what the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557 mean for tax and accounting firms.
Technology October 1, 2026
Sovos Acquires Agentic Finance Orchestration Platform Flowie
With the addition of Paris, France-based Flowie, Sovos is delivering the industry’s first compliant finance platform, said Sovos CEO Kevin Akeroyd.
Small Business October 1, 2026
Washington, D.C., Arizona, and Colorado Lead in Reported Business AI Use
Business AI use is rising across the U.S., but it varied widely in the first half of 2026.
Technology October 1, 2026
Sage Acquires Financial Workflow Specialist Paperless Environments
A long-standing Sage partner, Baton Rouge, LA-based Paperless Environments provides solutions for accounts payable automation, document workflows, and subcontractor compliance in the construction industry.
Technology October 1, 2026
Datarails Announces Integration with Google Sheets
The AI finance operating system now meets finance teams in whichever spreadsheet their organization runs on.
Technology September 30, 2026
Canopy Unveils External API Platform
Designed for accounting firms that want to integrate, automate, and build on Canopy across their tech stack, the new API platform securely shares core data and workflows with other internal systems.
Technology September 30, 2026
AuditDashboard Links AI Agents to Live Engagement and PBC Data
AuditDashboard, a provider of client engagement management technology, launched AI Connectors, which give accounting firms the ability to connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot directly to their engagements.
Firm Management 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.
Firm Management October 2, 2026
GPO Partners Expands Abacus Presence Across Central Africa
GPO Partners is an audit, accounting, tax and advisory firm with permanent operations in Rwanda, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Staffing October 2, 2026
More Than Half of U.S. Workers Say They’ve Been Gaslit at Work
Workers report that these experiences can affect their trust, confidence, and willingness to speak up.
Technology October 2, 2026
What the FTC Safeguards Rule Actually Requires From Tax and Accounting Firms
A plain-language breakdown of what the FTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557 mean for tax and accounting firms.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 1, 2026
Aprio Acquires TGRP Solutions in Denver
Top 25 accounting firm Aprio has acquired TGRP Solutions, a Denver-based advisory firm serving middle-market, private equity-backed, and enterprise, publicly traded businesses across Colorado.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 1, 2026
Elliott Davis Adds Equify Advisors in Philadelphia
Top 50 accounting firm Elliott Davis has acquired Philadelphia-based Equify Advisors, a leading NetSuite Alliance Partner specializing in business systems consulting and advanced analytics, effective Oct. 1.
Firm Management September 29, 2026
Grant Thornton Launches Enterprise Assurance Services Practice
It addresses growing client demand for third-party assurance across emerging areas such as risk, technology, sustainability and trust.
Accounting September 29, 2026
Sorren Expands Mid-Atlantic Presence with Addition of Zinman & Company and Alta CPA Group
The additions reflect Sorren's continued focus on growing alongside firms that share its goals and commitments.
Webinars
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
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 22, 2026
Archived Webcast: 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.