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Technology May 8, 2026
Intuit Adds QuickBooks Workforce, a Human Capital Management Solution for SMBs
The solution equips businesses with an HCM solution that automates, simplifies, and syncs their workforce management, including payroll, time tracking, benefits, recruiting, hiring, performance, and compliance, on a single platform.
Technology May 8, 2026
Sage Enhances Developer Platform with New AI Tools, Commercial Options
Sage recently announced new tools and commercial options designed to make it easier for developers and partners to build, launch, and scale solutions across the Atlanta-based company's products.
Technology May 8, 2026
Grant Thornton U.S. Launches In-House Audit Transformation Platform
The top 10 accounting firm announced Thursday the launch of its audit transformation platform called "gtap"—a proprietary audit infrastructure that Grant Thornton says will redefine how it performs audits.
Taxes May 8, 2026
You Might Be Owed a COVID Refund From the IRS, But the Clock is Ticking Fast
Millions of Americans may be eligible for a COVID-19 refund from the IRS, but you have to act fast, said the National Taxpayer Advocate.
Taxes May 8, 2026
Florida Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in $4 Million PPP Fraud Scheme
Roody Metelus, 47, of Broward County, FL, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme where he submitted hundreds of fraudulent COVID-19 loan applications during the pandemic, amounting to more than $4 million.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 8, 2026
KLR Adds Restaurant Accounting Solutions in Massachusetts
The top 100 firm has joined forces with Restaurant Accounting Solutions, a Yarmouth, MA-based provider of weekly outsourced restaurant bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and payroll services to the restaurant industry.
Taxes May 8, 2026
Will the ‘Millionaires Tax’ Hurt Seattle Sports? It’s Complicated
A higher state income tax could add a layer of uncertainty and complexity to how Seattle sports teams handle free agency.
Technology May 8, 2026
Why AI Without Context is Your Finance Team’s Greatest Risk
Organizations need AI that can not only automate manual work, but deliver auditable, trusted results that preserve governance. The solution lies in an emerging concept: a context graph.
Tax News
Taxes May 8, 2026
You Might Be Owed a COVID Refund From the IRS, But the Clock is Ticking Fast
Millions of Americans may be eligible for a COVID-19 refund from the IRS, but you have to act fast, said the National Taxpayer Advocate.
Taxes May 8, 2026
Florida Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty in $4 Million PPP Fraud Scheme
Roody Metelus, 47, of Broward County, FL, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme where he submitted hundreds of fraudulent COVID-19 loan applications during the pandemic, amounting to more than $4 million.
Taxes May 8, 2026
Will the ‘Millionaires Tax’ Hurt Seattle Sports? It’s Complicated
A higher state income tax could add a layer of uncertainty and complexity to how Seattle sports teams handle free agency.
Small Business May 8, 2026
Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Declared Unlawful by U.S. Trade Court
A divided three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade granted a request by a group of small businesses and two dozen mostly Democrat-led states to invalidate the tariffs.
Taxes May 7, 2026
New York Gov. Hochul Says Deal on State Budget Includes NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake deal Thursday on a $268 billion state budget that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City aimed at bringing more money to city coffers.
Technology May 7, 2026
Avalara Adds New Capabilities to Property Tax Solution
Avalara has introduced new features to its property tax solution designed to help organizations accelerate and scale tax return season performance and prepare for peak filing periods.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Ken Griffin Says He’s Doubling Down on Miami Amid Mamdani Feud Over Pied-à-Terre Tax
Ken Griffin said he plans to make Citadel’s Miami tower even bigger after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani name-checked the billionaire in his pledge to charge more taxes on second homes.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Column: WNBA Star Kelsey Plum is Taking Heat for Getting California Tax Law Wrong. But Don’t Blame Her
One would hope that a star athlete would have professional help preparing her taxes and advising her on contract terms. But given how often marginal rates are misunderstood, perhaps that wouldn't help.
Accounting News
Technology May 8, 2026
Intuit Adds QuickBooks Workforce, a Human Capital Management Solution for SMBs
The solution equips businesses with an HCM solution that automates, simplifies, and syncs their workforce management, including payroll, time tracking, benefits, recruiting, hiring, performance, and compliance, on a single platform.
Technology May 8, 2026
Sage Enhances Developer Platform with New AI Tools, Commercial Options
Sage recently announced new tools and commercial options designed to make it easier for developers and partners to build, launch, and scale solutions across the Atlanta-based company's products.
Technology May 8, 2026
Grant Thornton U.S. Launches In-House Audit Transformation Platform
The top 10 accounting firm announced Thursday the launch of its audit transformation platform called "gtap"—a proprietary audit infrastructure that Grant Thornton says will redefine how it performs audits.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 8, 2026
KLR Adds Restaurant Accounting Solutions in Massachusetts
The top 100 firm has joined forces with Restaurant Accounting Solutions, a Yarmouth, MA-based provider of weekly outsourced restaurant bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and payroll services to the restaurant industry.
Technology May 8, 2026
Why AI Without Context is Your Finance Team’s Greatest Risk
Organizations need AI that can not only automate manual work, but deliver auditable, trusted results that preserve governance. The solution lies in an emerging concept: a context graph.
Technology May 8, 2026
Optro Acquires SOX Automation Platform Midship
Hg-backed Optro, the cloud-based audit, risk, and compliance management platform that was formerly known as AuditBoard, said May 6 that it has acquired Midship, an AI-native SOX automation solution.
Accounting May 8, 2026
AICPA ENGAGE Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary in Las Vegas
The American Institute of CPAs will host its 10th annual AICPA ENGAGE, one of the world’s largest gatherings devoted to the accounting and finance profession, beginning Monday, June 8 through Thursday, June 11, at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Small Business May 8, 2026
Trump’s Latest 10% Tariffs Declared Unlawful by U.S. Trade Court
A divided three-judge panel at the U.S. Court of International Trade granted a request by a group of small businesses and two dozen mostly Democrat-led states to invalidate the tariffs.
Payroll News
Technology May 8, 2026
Intuit Adds QuickBooks Workforce, a Human Capital Management Solution for SMBs
The solution equips businesses with an HCM solution that automates, simplifies, and syncs their workforce management, including payroll, time tracking, benefits, recruiting, hiring, performance, and compliance, on a single platform.
Staffing May 8, 2026
43% of Gen Z Job Seekers Admit to Lying in Job Interviews
The survey results showed that Gen Z is nearly 2.5x more likely than Baby Boomers to lie during the application process.
Financial Reporting May 7, 2026
CFOs Keep Moving on Growth, Despite Concerns on Iran and Inflation
Cutting costs remains finance leaders’ top priority, but growth has moved sharply higher on the agenda.
Payroll May 7, 2026
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Creep Up After Falling Near Decades Low
Initial claims rose by 10,000 to 200,000 in the week ended May 2, according to Labor Department data released Thursday.
Payroll May 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 109,000 Jobs in April, Most Since Early 2025, ADP Says
U.S. companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilization in the labor market, according to ADP Research data out May 6.
Taxes May 6, 2026
What is the Maximum Social Security Tax You Must Pay on Your Earnings in 2026?
Unlike other taxes you have to pay, there is a maximum Social Security tax threshold that once met, you do not have to pay into anymore.
Artificial Intelligence May 6, 2026
An AI Bubble? Not So, Says This Leading Money Manager
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dismissed AI bubble fears at a Beverly Hills conference, insisting trillions in legitimate demand justifies massive investments in energy, chips, and computing infrastructure.
Payroll May 6, 2026
Companies Are Increasingly Favoring Temporary Staff Over Permanent Hires
Staffing firms, in their latest earnings calls, said clients are turning to contractors as companies evaluate how AI will affect their labor needs.
Technology News
Technology May 8, 2026
Intuit Adds QuickBooks Workforce, a Human Capital Management Solution for SMBs
The solution equips businesses with an HCM solution that automates, simplifies, and syncs their workforce management, including payroll, time tracking, benefits, recruiting, hiring, performance, and compliance, on a single platform.
Technology May 8, 2026
Sage Enhances Developer Platform with New AI Tools, Commercial Options
Sage recently announced new tools and commercial options designed to make it easier for developers and partners to build, launch, and scale solutions across the Atlanta-based company's products.
Technology May 8, 2026
Grant Thornton U.S. Launches In-House Audit Transformation Platform
The top 10 accounting firm announced Thursday the launch of its audit transformation platform called "gtap"—a proprietary audit infrastructure that Grant Thornton says will redefine how it performs audits.
Technology May 8, 2026
Why AI Without Context is Your Finance Team’s Greatest Risk
Organizations need AI that can not only automate manual work, but deliver auditable, trusted results that preserve governance. The solution lies in an emerging concept: a context graph.
Technology May 8, 2026
Optro Acquires SOX Automation Platform Midship
Hg-backed Optro, the cloud-based audit, risk, and compliance management platform that was formerly known as AuditBoard, said May 6 that it has acquired Midship, an AI-native SOX automation solution.
Technology May 7, 2026
Avalara Adds New Capabilities to Property Tax Solution
Avalara has introduced new features to its property tax solution designed to help organizations accelerate and scale tax return season performance and prepare for peak filing periods.
Technology May 7, 2026
Digits Brings Automated Accounting Schedules Inside the Ledger
AI-native accounting platform Digits on Thursday unveiled Digits Schedules, a new system that brings accrual accounting workflows into the ledger by automatically detecting, generating, and managing supporting schedules.
Technology May 7, 2026
Fieldguide Earns AIUC-1 Certification
Fieldguide, an agentic AI-native platform for audit and advisory, announced May 6 that its AI agents, Field Agents, have achieved AIUC-1 certification from the Artificial Intelligence Underwriting Company.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions May 8, 2026
KLR Adds Restaurant Accounting Solutions in Massachusetts
The top 100 firm has joined forces with Restaurant Accounting Solutions, a Yarmouth, MA-based provider of weekly outsourced restaurant bookkeeping, accounting, financial reporting, and payroll services to the restaurant industry.
Staffing May 8, 2026
43% of Gen Z Job Seekers Admit to Lying in Job Interviews
The survey results showed that Gen Z is nearly 2.5x more likely than Baby Boomers to lie during the application process.
Staffing May 7, 2026
What Top Accounting Firms Hire for in 2026: 5 Key Skills Defining the Next Generation of CPAs
As teams become more complex and technology-driven, project management is emerging as a critical skill beyond CPA training alone.
Firm Management May 7, 2026
Tanzanian Accounting Firm Joins Abacus Worldwide
Enson Africa CPAs has joined the progressive international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 7, 2026
Plante Moran Expands South of the Border
Plante Moran is headed back to Mexico—the top 15 U.S. firm has added Guadalajara-based accounting firm JA Del Río in a deal expected to close on July 1.
Cloud Technology May 28, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: 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.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
Aprio Enters Cannabis Sector with Price Kong Acquisition
The top 25 accounting firm has set foot in the cannabis industry by acquiring Phoenix-based CPA firm Price Kong, which provides attest, tax, and advisory services to a variety of businesses, including cannabusinesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
HBK Brings Aboard BB&K in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has merged in Brimmer, Burek and Keelan, a Tampa, FL-based CPA firm, effective May 1.
Webinars
May 28, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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?
May 6, 2026
Archived Webcast: Building economic resilience: How accounting firms can stay profitable when markets shift
Markets shift. Expenses creep up. Clients slow payments. And suddenly, “we’re busy” doesn’t always mean “we’re profitable.” In this 60-minute conversation, CPA Kelley Brubaker breaks down what economic resilience really looks like inside today’s accounting firms, and how leaders can stay profitable even when markets feel uncertain.
January 20, 2026
Archived Webinar: The Psychology of a Modern Tax Workflow: Reducing Anxiety, Decision Fatigue, and Compliance Risk
Most firms focus on efficiency, automation, and AI, but the real challenges inside a tax workflow are often simpler and more human: unclear expectations, too many handoffs, information scattered across tools, and clients or staff feeling unsure about what comes next.