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Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Technology October 22, 2026
Thomson Reuters Releases Next Version of CoCounsel for Tax, Audit, and Accounting Pros
Thomson Reuters has launched the latest version of CoCounsel Tax, Audit & Accounting, a fully agentic AI platform built for practitioners that was originally released last year.
Accounting Standards October 22, 2026
FASB Aims to Clarify Revenue Accounting for Consideration Payable to a Customer
The proposal would, among other things, reduce diversity in practice by clarifying when payments should be accounted for as consideration payable to a customer under the revenue recognition standard.
Technology October 22, 2026
Gusto Touts New Products and Features for Small Businesses
Announced during its Fall Showcase, Gusto introduced LLC formation and a business bank account, AI connectors, expanded compliance and payroll tools, and new benefits and HR support.
Technology October 22, 2026
Tipalti Unveils New AP Agent, MCP Capabilities
The new AI agent combines end-to-end execution with human oversight and control, while new MCP capabilities extend access to financial data across enterprise AI tools, Tipalti says.
Small Business October 22, 2026
The Smart Way to Scale Compliance Services at Your Firm
The firms best positioned for growth won’t necessarily be those that offer the most services or employ the largest teams. They’ll be the ones that recognize which work requires their expertise.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 22, 2026
WilliamsMarston Acquires Charted’s NetSuite Services Practice
WilliamsMarston, a national accounting, tax, technology, transaction, and valuation advisory firm, has acquired the NetSuite Services practice from Charted, a provider of ERP-native accounts payable automation software.
Accounting October 22, 2026
Ellison-Taylor, Dodaro Awarded AICPA’s Highest Honors
The American Institute of CPAs has awarded its highest honors—the Gold Medal Award of Distinction and the Honorary Gold Medal—to Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and Gene Dodaro, respectively.
Tax News
Small Business October 22, 2026
The Smart Way to Scale Compliance Services at Your Firm
The firms best positioned for growth won’t necessarily be those that offer the most services or employ the largest teams. They’ll be the ones that recognize which work requires their expertise.
Taxes October 22, 2026
Meta Strikes Deal with Zuckerberg to Keep Him in California Over Billionaire Tax
Meta negotiated a new stock deal to keep CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the state in case the wealth tax passes.
Taxes October 22, 2026
‘Millionaires Tax’ Repeal Would Threaten Childcare Subsidies, Washington Gov. Warns
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson warned Tuesday that repealing Washington’s new “millionaires tax” would make childcare even less affordable for all families.
Taxes October 22, 2026
New York Quadruples Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers
The legislation will increase the annual personal income tax credit from $200 to $800 for individuals and from $400 to $1,600 for married couples beginning in tax year 2027.
Taxes October 21, 2026
U.S. Waives Red Diesel Tax Record Requirements to Entice Buyers
The Trump administration is waiving recordkeeping requirements in a bid to encourage farmers, truck-stop operators and other companies to buy tax-exempt red diesel.
Tax Planning October 21, 2026
How to Make More Tax-Savvy Investments
Knowing which investments to keep in and out of your taxable accounts will make your money go further.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Chicago Mayor Proposing Corporate Head Tax Again, Sources Say
Mayor Brandon Johnson will again propose Chicago hit big corporations with an employee head tax—with an exemption in less wealthy parts of the city—when he unveils his budget proposal Wednesday.
Taxes October 21, 2026
The Canadian Tax Number Your U.S. Ecommerce Clients May Already Need
When a U.S. seller moves inventory into a Canadian warehouse, Canada's GST/HST rules can require it to register, charge, and file, often without anyone on the U.S. side knowing.
Accounting News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Technology October 22, 2026
Thomson Reuters Releases Next Version of CoCounsel for Tax, Audit, and Accounting Pros
Thomson Reuters has launched the latest version of CoCounsel Tax, Audit & Accounting, a fully agentic AI platform built for practitioners that was originally released last year.
Accounting Standards October 22, 2026
FASB Aims to Clarify Revenue Accounting for Consideration Payable to a Customer
The proposal would, among other things, reduce diversity in practice by clarifying when payments should be accounted for as consideration payable to a customer under the revenue recognition standard.
Technology October 22, 2026
Gusto Touts New Products and Features for Small Businesses
Announced during its Fall Showcase, Gusto introduced LLC formation and a business bank account, AI connectors, expanded compliance and payroll tools, and new benefits and HR support.
Technology October 22, 2026
Tipalti Unveils New AP Agent, MCP Capabilities
The new AI agent combines end-to-end execution with human oversight and control, while new MCP capabilities extend access to financial data across enterprise AI tools, Tipalti says.
Small Business October 22, 2026
The Smart Way to Scale Compliance Services at Your Firm
The firms best positioned for growth won’t necessarily be those that offer the most services or employ the largest teams. They’ll be the ones that recognize which work requires their expertise.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 22, 2026
WilliamsMarston Acquires Charted’s NetSuite Services Practice
WilliamsMarston, a national accounting, tax, technology, transaction, and valuation advisory firm, has acquired the NetSuite Services practice from Charted, a provider of ERP-native accounts payable automation software.
Accounting October 22, 2026
Ellison-Taylor, Dodaro Awarded AICPA’s Highest Honors
The American Institute of CPAs has awarded its highest honors—the Gold Medal Award of Distinction and the Honorary Gold Medal—to Kimberly Ellison-Taylor and Gene Dodaro, respectively.
Payroll News
Technology October 22, 2026
Gusto Touts New Products and Features for Small Businesses
Announced during its Fall Showcase, Gusto introduced LLC formation and a business bank account, AI connectors, expanded compliance and payroll tools, and new benefits and HR support.
Technology October 22, 2026
Deel Launches AI Lab and LLMs
Global payroll and HR platform Deel has launched Emet, a new artificial intelligence lab for model evaluation and training, and Pangaea, its own family of large language models for global work.
Small Business October 22, 2026
CEO Confidence Falls for Third Straight Quarter
The survey found that economic sentiment has also weakened significantly from last quarter.
Retirement October 21, 2026
Massive Update Includes Nearly 15% of All Active Social Security Numbers, Agency Says
The Social Security Administration said it’s making “substantial” progress in the largest data cleanup in the agency’s 91-year history.
Taxes October 21, 2026
Don’t Try to Skip Reporting on Retirement Distributions
The IRS doesn’t take kindly to arguments that IRA and qualified plan recipients are not aware of their responsibilities.
Technology October 21, 2026
Experts Say AI is Not Coming for Your Job Just Yet
The increasingly routine use of artificial intelligence in the workplace is virtually undeniable, though experts say there's no need to panic about it overtaking jobs—at least not yet.
Benefits October 20, 2026
There Are 2 Major Problems with New Social Security COLA, Experts Warn
While this year’s COLA increase is the highest since 2023, when inflation reached 8.7%, experts at nonpartisan advocacy group The Senior Citizens League said the money won’t go far enough to help retirees.
Payroll October 20, 2026
Musk Plans to Gift SpaceX Shares to Kids Through Trump Accounts
Elon Musk vowed to distribute a share of SpaceX to each child in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar pledge that adds to a string of sizable donations from the tech industry for the benefit of the American public.
Technology News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Technology October 22, 2026
Thomson Reuters Releases Next Version of CoCounsel for Tax, Audit, and Accounting Pros
Thomson Reuters has launched the latest version of CoCounsel Tax, Audit & Accounting, a fully agentic AI platform built for practitioners that was originally released last year.
Technology October 22, 2026
Gusto Touts New Products and Features for Small Businesses
Announced during its Fall Showcase, Gusto introduced LLC formation and a business bank account, AI connectors, expanded compliance and payroll tools, and new benefits and HR support.
Technology October 22, 2026
Tipalti Unveils New AP Agent, MCP Capabilities
The new AI agent combines end-to-end execution with human oversight and control, while new MCP capabilities extend access to financial data across enterprise AI tools, Tipalti says.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 22, 2026
WilliamsMarston Acquires Charted’s NetSuite Services Practice
WilliamsMarston, a national accounting, tax, technology, transaction, and valuation advisory firm, has acquired the NetSuite Services practice from Charted, a provider of ERP-native accounts payable automation software.
Technology October 22, 2026
Dext Rolls Out AI Connector
Dext announced the launch of AI Connector, its new Model Context Protocol, giving accounting and bookkeeping practices access to their practice data through Claude, ChatGPT, and Copilot.
Technology October 22, 2026
Deel Launches AI Lab and LLMs
Global payroll and HR platform Deel has launched Emet, a new artificial intelligence lab for model evaluation and training, and Pangaea, its own family of large language models for global work.
Technology October 21, 2026
Xero and Bookkeeper360 Partner on Custom Integration for SMBs
Custom integration uses Melio capabilities to cover accounts payable, accounts receivable, and configurable workflows under the Bookkeeper360 brand.
Firm Management News
Accounting October 6, 2026
The 2026 AI Finance Stack
73 tools worth knowing, how I would put them together, and the trends behind why finance teams are picking them.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 22, 2026
WilliamsMarston Acquires Charted’s NetSuite Services Practice
WilliamsMarston, a national accounting, tax, technology, transaction, and valuation advisory firm, has acquired the NetSuite Services practice from Charted, a provider of ERP-native accounts payable automation software.
Firm Management October 21, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million Investment
Platform says the strategic growth financing will provide additional capital to accelerate its acquisition strategy, expand its service offerings, and invest in technology and talent across the company.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 21, 2026
UHY Adds Whalen CPAs in Ohio
Top 30 accounting firm UHY has joined forces with Whalen CPAs, an accounting and advisory firm that has served businesses and individuals throughout Central Ohio since 1945.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 20, 2026
Prosperity Partners Acquires FHHP in New Jersey
Chicago-based Prosperity Partners has acquired Fabietti, Hale, Hammerstedt & Powers, a full-service business advisory and accounting firm based in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
Firm Management October 20, 2026
Is AI Safe for Accounting Practices? What You Need to Know (in Plain English)
Choosing the right version of a tool matters. Consumer AI products often have different data policies than enterprise versions.
Staffing October 20, 2026
Professionals on the Move: Oct 2026 (Part 2)
Professionals on the Move is a periodic roundup of hiring, promotions, awards, and other staffing announcements from around the accounting and tax profession.
Firm Management October 19, 2026
PwC Global Revenue Exceeds $60 Billion in FY 2026
PwC reported a record $60.2 billion in global revenue for the financial year ending June 30, 2026, an increase of 5.7% in U.S. dollars and 3.5% in local currency terms from the previous year.
Webinars
November 4, 2026
CPE Webinar: Beyond the Chatbot: What It Actually Takes to Deploy AI Safely in Your Firm
General AI chatbots are everywhere in accounting firms today, approved or not, but they hit a wall fast: every new conversation means rebuilding context from scratch, and every upload is a judgment call about security.
October 14, 2026
Archived 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
Archived Webcast: 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.