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Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Small Business April 24, 2026
Gusto Unveils 75 New Features for Small Businesses
On the same day it announced hitting the milestone of 500,000 small business customers, Gusto said on April 23 that it has released nearly 75 product updates as part of its Spring Showcase.
Accounting April 24, 2026
PlanGuru Launches PlanGuru Analytics, Powered by Reach Reporting
The launch marks a major evolution of the PlanGuru platform, delivering a complete, intuitive FP&A experience that enables finance professionals to move from data to visual clarity faster than ever.
Human Resources April 24, 2026
69% of Workers Adjust Their Behavior at Work to Fit In, New Survey Finds
At the same time, 68% believe coworkers are doing the same, presenting a more filtered or strategic version of themselves to succeed.
Payroll April 24, 2026
The Right College Fit Can Save Your Clients Money
In 2025, the average cost of attendance in 2025 was $27,277 for in-state residents and $37,408 for out-of-state.
Firm Management April 24, 2026
Professionals on the Move – April 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic round-up of recent promotions, leadership changes, awards, and other staffing announcements from aroundt he accounting space.
Taxes April 24, 2026
IRS Provides New Guidance on Educational Assistance Plans
Employers may be encouraged to add an EAP to their fringe benefit package as a way to attract and retain high-quality employees.
Tax News
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 24, 2026
IRS Provides New Guidance on Educational Assistance Plans
Employers may be encouraged to add an EAP to their fringe benefit package as a way to attract and retain high-quality employees.
Taxes April 24, 2026
‘Millionaire Tax’ Won’t Be on November Ballot as Illinois Democrats Can’t Come to Agreement
Illinois Democrats failed to advance a proposed constitutional amendment that would have asked voters in November to impose an additional tax on residents who earn more than $1 million a year.
Taxes April 23, 2026
Michigan Supreme Court Orders Review of State’s 24% Cannabis Tax
The Michigan Supreme Court ordered the state Court of Appeals to take another look at the legality of Michigan’s 24% wholesale cannabis tax.
Taxes April 23, 2026
‘Use It or Lose It’: Solar Advocates Say IRS is Still Writing Checks for Tax Credits
Some solar advocates say there is still a short window for businesses, nonprofits and municipalities to squeeze benefits from expiring tax incentives..
Taxes April 23, 2026
Nintendo of America Slapped with Lawsuit Over Tariff Refunds
The proposed class action complaint claims Nintendo hasn't made a plan to return money paid by customers to satisfy the now-illegal duties implemented by the Trump administration.
Taxes April 22, 2026
Trump Tax Law Boosts Refunds, But Tariffs and Iran War Mute Its Impact
The problem for Americans—and for GOP candidates who want their votes—is that the bigger tax refunds have been largely offset by higher gas prices stemming from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and by President Donald Trump's taxes on imported goods.
Taxes April 22, 2026
Illinois Democrats Trying to Get ‘Millionaire Tax’ Question on Fall Ballot
The millionaire’s tax is one of two proposed constitutional amendments the Illinois House could take up as soon as this week, ahead of a deadline to place questions on the November ballot.
Accounting News
Advisory April 24, 2026
5 M&A Signals CPAs Should Be Watching for Their Clients in 2026
The choppiness of the M&A market is an opening, not an obstacle. Use it to build a stronger advisory foundation with the clients who need it most.
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Small Business April 24, 2026
Gusto Unveils 75 New Features for Small Businesses
On the same day it announced hitting the milestone of 500,000 small business customers, Gusto said on April 23 that it has released nearly 75 product updates as part of its Spring Showcase.
Accounting April 24, 2026
PlanGuru Launches PlanGuru Analytics, Powered by Reach Reporting
The launch marks a major evolution of the PlanGuru platform, delivering a complete, intuitive FP&A experience that enables finance professionals to move from data to visual clarity faster than ever.
Accounting Standards April 23, 2026
FASB OKs New Guidance on Paid-in-Kind Dividends
The Financial Accounting Standards Board issued an Accounting Standards Update on Thursday that explains how an issuer should initially measure paid-in-kind dividends on equity-classified preferred stock.
Technology April 23, 2026
KPMG Introduces Month-End Close AI Assistant
Powered by Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise and integrated with the Workday platform, the Financial Close Companion automates repetitive, routine accounting tasks; interprets financial data; identifies discrepancies; and helps mitigate potential issues, KPMG says.
Technology April 23, 2026
Diligent Debuts AI Board Member, Agentic GRC Workforce at Elevate 2026
Governance, risk, and compliance SaaS solutions provider Diligent has unveiled AI Board Member, a secure AI assistant for directors, and a coordinated network of agents embedded across the Diligent One Platform.
Accounting April 23, 2026
United States and South Africa Accounting Bodies Renew Mutual Recognition Agreement
Professional accounting bodies in the United States and South Africa have signed a renewed Mutual Recognition Agreement, supporting cross-border practice between the two nations.
Payroll News
Human Resources April 24, 2026
69% of Workers Adjust Their Behavior at Work to Fit In, New Survey Finds
At the same time, 68% believe coworkers are doing the same, presenting a more filtered or strategic version of themselves to succeed.
Payroll April 24, 2026
The Right College Fit Can Save Your Clients Money
In 2025, the average cost of attendance in 2025 was $27,277 for in-state residents and $37,408 for out-of-state.
Artificial Intelligence April 24, 2026
The Top 10 Industries Least Prepared for AI
When rapid AI adoption overlaps with ongoing hiring challenges, that gap can become harder to close.
Firm Management April 23, 2026
5 Daily CEO Behaviors That Decide Whether Your Firm’s Culture Survives
The usual fixes—values refresh, culture audit, leadership training—miss the point. Culture is shaped by the small daily decisions CEOs make without realizing they're setting the tone.
Payroll April 23, 2026
With Job Scams On the Rise, Here’s How to Identify Fake Posts
Job scams are on the rise, as is the level of sophistication employed by fraudsters to trick job-seekers into handing over money or personal information.
Payroll April 23, 2026
Study: Workers With a Goal Are More Likely to Regularly Save Money
Employed Americans who have a savings goal are more likely to regularly save a portion of their income than those who don’t—75% compared with 62%, respectively, according to NerdWallet.
Benefits April 22, 2026
Senators Say Social Security Owes Millions of Recipients Back Pay
A bipartisan group of senators—John Fetterman, Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn—is pressing the Social Security Administration to pay full retroactive benefits to some retirees they may be owed under a landmark law passed last year.
Payroll April 22, 2026
As Gas Prices Rise, Credit Cards Can Help—But Choose (and Use) Wisely
Paying for fuel with a rewards credit card can ease the sting from each fill-up. Use cash-back apps and other money-saving strategies to stack your savings.
Technology News
Small Business April 24, 2026
Gusto Unveils 75 New Features for Small Businesses
On the same day it announced hitting the milestone of 500,000 small business customers, Gusto said on April 23 that it has released nearly 75 product updates as part of its Spring Showcase.
Accounting April 24, 2026
PlanGuru Launches PlanGuru Analytics, Powered by Reach Reporting
The launch marks a major evolution of the PlanGuru platform, delivering a complete, intuitive FP&A experience that enables finance professionals to move from data to visual clarity faster than ever.
Artificial Intelligence April 24, 2026
The Top 10 Industries Least Prepared for AI
When rapid AI adoption overlaps with ongoing hiring challenges, that gap can become harder to close.
Technology April 23, 2026
KPMG Introduces Month-End Close AI Assistant
Powered by Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise and integrated with the Workday platform, the Financial Close Companion automates repetitive, routine accounting tasks; interprets financial data; identifies discrepancies; and helps mitigate potential issues, KPMG says.
Technology April 23, 2026
Diligent Debuts AI Board Member, Agentic GRC Workforce at Elevate 2026
Governance, risk, and compliance SaaS solutions provider Diligent has unveiled AI Board Member, a secure AI assistant for directors, and a coordinated network of agents embedded across the Diligent One Platform.
Technology April 23, 2026
Sage Launches Sage HCM to Connect HR, Payroll and Finance
The HCM Agent is designed to improve efficiency and accuracy without reducing oversight, helping teams automate routine work while maintaining control over critical processes such as payroll and compliance.
Firm Management April 23, 2026
Canopy Integrates Accounting-Aware Intelligence into Meetings with New AI-Powered Notetaker
Canopy Notetaker automatically archives every client conversation into the correct client record alongside the full history of engagements, documents, communications, and tasks that define that relationship.
Technology April 22, 2026
Xero Introduces AI-Native Operating System for Accountants and Small Businesses
Global small business platform Xero has unveiled Xero OS, an AI-native operating system that the company says is designed to power the next era of autonomous finance.
Firm Management News
Firm Management April 24, 2026
Professionals on the Move – April 2026
Professionals on the Move is a periodic round-up of recent promotions, leadership changes, awards, and other staffing announcements from aroundt he accounting space.
Firm Management April 23, 2026
5 Daily CEO Behaviors That Decide Whether Your Firm’s Culture Survives
The usual fixes—values refresh, culture audit, leadership training—miss the point. Culture is shaped by the small daily decisions CEOs make without realizing they're setting the tone.
Technology April 23, 2026
Sage Launches Sage HCM to Connect HR, Payroll and Finance
The HCM Agent is designed to improve efficiency and accuracy without reducing oversight, helping teams automate routine work while maintaining control over critical processes such as payroll and compliance.
Firm Management April 23, 2026
Canopy Integrates Accounting-Aware Intelligence into Meetings with New AI-Powered Notetaker
Canopy Notetaker automatically archives every client conversation into the correct client record alongside the full history of engagements, documents, communications, and tasks that define that relationship.
Firm Management April 21, 2026
CBIZ Expands AI Partnership with Microsoft
CBIZ will leverage Microsoft Foundry to develop an agent-native operating platform, alongside Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Studio.
Firm Management April 17, 2026
The Missing Link Between Advisory Marketing and Advisory Sales
These services are growing at a double-digit rate of 17%, but success requires more than simply adding new services and hoping for the best.
Payroll April 15, 2026
The 10-Second Feedback Mistake That Could Damage Employees for Years
Poorly delivered feedback creates lasting psychological impact, with most employees remembering negative comments for years, making how managers communicate criticism a critical driver of engagement and performance.
Payroll April 14, 2026
Why Companies Are Turning to Smaller, Leaner Teams
An operations expert explains why growing your team can actually slow your business down, and why lean structures are delivering faster results.
Webinars
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
CPE Webinar: 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.
January 5, 2026
Archived Webcast: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.