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Small Business July 7, 2026
When No One Has the Full Picture, the Gaps Fill Themselves
The way most SMBs manage travel expenses looks almost exactly the way it did when they had ten employees instead of thirty.
Staffing July 7, 2026
Are Rising Skill Demands Squeezing Entry‑Level Hiring?
This shift has become especially urgent because its impact is already evident in the labor market.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires Top 200 Firm LGA in Massachusetts
Top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman said Tuesday it has acquired LGA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm based in Woburn, MA, expanding its presence in New England.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Research Suggests Jobs May be Safer at Companies that Embrace AI
The study tracked AI spending and the workforce records of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies between January 2021 and February 2026.
Taxes July 7, 2026
California GOP Asks for Trump Administration’s Help to Stop New Tax on Health Insurers
California Republicans are turning to the Trump administration to do what they couldn’t in the Legislature: defeat a new tax on health insurers recently approved by Democrats.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Trump Accounts Risk Missing Low-Income Families Buying In
The Trump administration is touting its tax-advantaged investment accounts for those under 18, but critics say the accounts may only reach those who are already set in life.
Staffing July 7, 2026
The Cost of AI Workplace Gains is Deeper Job Anxiety for U.S. Workers
Ninety percent of job seekers say they have concerns about the growing use of AI in the workplace.
Small Business July 6, 2026
Why AI Won’t Fix Your Broken Finance Processes
Many organizations are desperately trying to leapfrog their infrastructure problems by investing in AI.
Tax News
Taxes July 7, 2026
California GOP Asks for Trump Administration’s Help to Stop New Tax on Health Insurers
California Republicans are turning to the Trump administration to do what they couldn’t in the Legislature: defeat a new tax on health insurers recently approved by Democrats.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Trump Accounts Risk Missing Low-Income Families Buying In
The Trump administration is touting its tax-advantaged investment accounts for those under 18, but critics say the accounts may only reach those who are already set in life.
Taxes July 6, 2026
Taxes and the 2026 World Cup: FIFA is the Real Winner
Mexico, the U.S. and Canada will share federal tax revenue, but many other taxes come into play with the World Cup, teams and players.
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Shares Data with More Than 1,000 Organizations, Some of Which It Can’t Identify
The IRS has 1,124 known data-sharing agreements with outside organizations that are provided with federal tax information. The problem is the IRS couldn't identify all of its agreements or contracts because the agency doesn't have a centralized database.
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Failed to Meet Veteran Hiring Goal
From FY 2020 to FY 2024, only 8% of the 70,879 people hired by the IRS were veterans, falling way short of the 14% veteran hiring goal set by the Treasury Department, a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Taxes July 6, 2026
Campaign to Repeal Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Submits Over 500,000 Signatures
Opponents of Washington’s new high-earners income tax submitted more than 500,000 signatures for an initiative to kill the tax Thursday, setting up an epic brawl for November over the state's tax system.
Taxes July 6, 2026
TIGTA Made 91 Surprise Visits to IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers. Here’s What Happened
Some IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers didn't provide accurate tax guidance or properly assist walk-in taxpayers during the 2025 filing season, according to a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.
IRS July 6, 2026
Senate Democrat Demands Records on DOJ, IRS Settlement Planning
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) seeks copies of “all memoranda prepared by the IRS discussing defenses against” claims Trump and his sons made in their $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, according to a letter.
Accounting News
Small Business July 7, 2026
When No One Has the Full Picture, the Gaps Fill Themselves
The way most SMBs manage travel expenses looks almost exactly the way it did when they had ten employees instead of thirty.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires Top 200 Firm LGA in Massachusetts
Top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman said Tuesday it has acquired LGA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm based in Woburn, MA, expanding its presence in New England.
Small Business July 6, 2026
Why AI Won’t Fix Your Broken Finance Processes
Many organizations are desperately trying to leapfrog their infrastructure problems by investing in AI.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
CohnReznick Acquires HL&B in Texas
CohnReznick has acquired Houston-based CPA firm Ham, Langston & Brezina, effective July 1, expanding the top 15 accounting firm's reach in Texas.
Accounting July 6, 2026
Communications Audits: Is a 5% Sample Still a Reasonable Program?
For most of the past two decades, reviewing a fraction of firm communications was not a compliance shortcut. It was the only realistic option available.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
UHY Combines with RBT CPAs
The national accounting and advisory services firm UHY has combined with RBT CPAs LLP, the largest CPA firm in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Auditing July 6, 2026
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite Engagement letters and rep letters now go from draft to signed, certified, and filed in the binder — without anyone leaving the platform.
Technology July 2, 2026
Wesley Rolls Out AI Bookkeeping Platform for CPA Firms
AI-powered accounting software company Wesley announced Thursday the official U.S. launch of its bookkeeping automation platform for CPA firms and accounting practices serving SMB clients.
Payroll News
Staffing July 7, 2026
Are Rising Skill Demands Squeezing Entry‑Level Hiring?
This shift has become especially urgent because its impact is already evident in the labor market.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Research Suggests Jobs May be Safer at Companies that Embrace AI
The study tracked AI spending and the workforce records of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies between January 2021 and February 2026.
Payroll July 7, 2026
Trump Accounts Risk Missing Low-Income Families Buying In
The Trump administration is touting its tax-advantaged investment accounts for those under 18, but critics say the accounts may only reach those who are already set in life.
Staffing July 7, 2026
The Cost of AI Workplace Gains is Deeper Job Anxiety for U.S. Workers
Ninety percent of job seekers say they have concerns about the growing use of AI in the workplace.
Payroll July 6, 2026
LinkedIn Love? Surprising Number of Professionals Finding a Match on Biz Networking Site
Nearly half (48%) believe information on LinkedIn profiles is more trustworthy than dating apps.
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Failed to Meet Veteran Hiring Goal
From FY 2020 to FY 2024, only 8% of the 70,879 people hired by the IRS were veterans, falling way short of the 14% veteran hiring goal set by the Treasury Department, a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Payroll July 2, 2026
U.S. Hiring Slows Sharply, Curbing Recent Job Market Momentum
Nonfarm payrolls increased 57,000 last month after downward revisions to the prior two months took some of the shine off recent blockbuster reports, Bureau of Labor Statistics data Thursday showed.
Payroll July 2, 2026
Credit Card Debt is Squeezing Households. Credit Counselors Say Act Now
Three counselors were asked what to do if you're struggling to pay down credit card debt. They said face it head-on with a strategy you can stick to.
Technology News
Payroll July 7, 2026
Research Suggests Jobs May be Safer at Companies that Embrace AI
The study tracked AI spending and the workforce records of nearly 22,000 U.S. companies between January 2021 and February 2026.
Staffing July 7, 2026
The Cost of AI Workplace Gains is Deeper Job Anxiety for U.S. Workers
Ninety percent of job seekers say they have concerns about the growing use of AI in the workplace.
Small Business July 6, 2026
Why AI Won’t Fix Your Broken Finance Processes
Many organizations are desperately trying to leapfrog their infrastructure problems by investing in AI.
Accounting July 6, 2026
Communications Audits: Is a 5% Sample Still a Reasonable Program?
For most of the past two decades, reviewing a fraction of firm communications was not a compliance shortcut. It was the only realistic option available.
Auditing July 6, 2026
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite
AuditFile Launches E-Signatures, the Newest Addition to Its Agentic Audit Suite Engagement letters and rep letters now go from draft to signed, certified, and filed in the binder — without anyone leaving the platform.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Accounting Firms Should Rethink Hardware Timelines as Computer Prices Climb
A global memory chip shortage is driving computer prices sharply higher, and the increase is not expected to be short-lived.
Technology July 2, 2026
Wesley Rolls Out AI Bookkeeping Platform for CPA Firms
AI-powered accounting software company Wesley announced Thursday the official U.S. launch of its bookkeeping automation platform for CPA firms and accounting practices serving SMB clients.
Accounting July 2, 2026
The 2026 Accountant Technology Survey: Turning Data Revelations into a Firm of the Future
New data from 725 accounting professionals reveals a profession in transition—and a clear blueprint for firms that want to lead it.
Firm Management News
Staffing July 7, 2026
Are Rising Skill Demands Squeezing Entry‑Level Hiring?
This shift has become especially urgent because its impact is already evident in the labor market.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires Top 200 Firm LGA in Massachusetts
Top 20 accounting firm Citrin Cooperman said Tuesday it has acquired LGA, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm based in Woburn, MA, expanding its presence in New England.
Staffing July 7, 2026
The Cost of AI Workplace Gains is Deeper Job Anxiety for U.S. Workers
Ninety percent of job seekers say they have concerns about the growing use of AI in the workplace.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
CohnReznick Acquires HL&B in Texas
CohnReznick has acquired Houston-based CPA firm Ham, Langston & Brezina, effective July 1, expanding the top 15 accounting firm's reach in Texas.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Being a $5M-$15M Firm Is the New Sweet Spot
In a 25- to 50-person firm, partners still shape the culture, strategy, and future of the business. Their decisions matter. Their ideas move. Their impact is visible.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 6, 2026
UHY Combines with RBT CPAs
The national accounting and advisory services firm UHY has combined with RBT CPAs LLP, the largest CPA firm in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Staffing July 6, 2026
Professionals on the Move – July 2026 – Part 1
Professionals on the Move is a roundup of promotions, advancements, new hires and other staffing announcements.
Firm Management July 6, 2026
Why Accounting Firms Should Rethink Hardware Timelines as Computer Prices Climb
A global memory chip shortage is driving computer prices sharply higher, and the increase is not expected to be short-lived.
Webinars
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.
June 9, 2026
Archived Webinar: Ask Ryan Lazanis Anything
Tax season might be in the rearview mirror, but for many firm owners, the sprint never ends. If you feel like your firm is running you, instead of the other way around, bring your questions to Ryan Lazanis, CPA, of Future Firm Accelerate in this “Ask Me Anything” webinar.
May 28, 2026
Archived Webcast: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller tax prep firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down: system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or constantly troubleshooting outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the right time to explore a move to a modern cloud‑based tax platform.
March 26, 2026
Archived Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?