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Payroll July 8, 2026
Employment Seekers and Businesses Navigate Rise in AI-Fueled Fake Job Postings
Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Democratic Senators Probe Scope of Trump’s IRS Immunity Deal
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and Ron Wyden are investigating whether the immunity deal also protects companies affiliated with President Donald Trump's family.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Feds to Decide Fate of California’s $2 Billion Plan to Tax Health Insurers to Fund Medi-Cal
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, led by Mehmet Oz, has regulatory power over California’s plan for the managed care tax.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Instead of Uniting the Left, California’s Billionaire Tax Measure Has Split Democratic Allies
The November ballot item has triggered a rift among progressive labor unions and Democrats, groups critical to the measure's success.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Child Care Tax Credit for New Hampshire Biz Becomes a Reality
Starting in 2028, employers that create new or expanded childcare options can qualify for a tax credit against either of the state’s two main business taxes.
Firm Management July 8, 2026
Downtown L.A. Fixture PwC Will Move to Century City
Its logo is widely visible atop a 52-story skyscraper on Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles, but PwC's lease there expires in 2028 and the firm has agreed to move that year to a premier building in Century City.
Firm Management July 7, 2026
Meaden & Moore Gets Private Equity Backing From Unity Partners
Cleveland-based accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic consulting firm Meaden & Moore has received a private equity investment from Unity Partners, the Dallas-based firm that has also invested in Chicago tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast July 7, 2026
Scaling New Heights 2026 – Part 1 – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – July 2026
Randy and Brian discuss Scaling New Heights 2026 in Orlando, where the theme "Strange New World" captures the profession’s AI-driven transformation.
Tax News
Taxes July 8, 2026
Democratic Senators Probe Scope of Trump’s IRS Immunity Deal
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Chuck Schumer, and Ron Wyden are investigating whether the immunity deal also protects companies affiliated with President Donald Trump's family.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Feds to Decide Fate of California’s $2 Billion Plan to Tax Health Insurers to Fund Medi-Cal
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, led by Mehmet Oz, has regulatory power over California’s plan for the managed care tax.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Instead of Uniting the Left, California’s Billionaire Tax Measure Has Split Democratic Allies
The November ballot item has triggered a rift among progressive labor unions and Democrats, groups critical to the measure's success.
Taxes July 8, 2026
Child Care Tax Credit for New Hampshire Biz Becomes a Reality
Starting in 2028, employers that create new or expanded childcare options can qualify for a tax credit against either of the state’s two main business taxes.
Taxes July 7, 2026
42 States Don’t Tax Social Security. Here Are the 8 That Do
Recognizing the vital role the program plays for many, the majority of states exempt Social Security income from taxation. Eight do not, however, though rules of what is taxed vary widely.
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.
Taxes July 7, 2026
New Jersey Eyes 9% Tax on Prediction Markets
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that would impose an additional 9 percent tax on income earned by companies and individuals that operate prediction markets.
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.
Accounting News
Firm Management July 7, 2026
Meaden & Moore Gets Private Equity Backing From Unity Partners
Cleveland-based accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic consulting firm Meaden & Moore has received a private equity investment from Unity Partners, the Dallas-based firm that has also invested in Chicago tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners.
Technology July 7, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Free AI-Powered CPE Wallet to Solve Compliance Tracking for Accounting Professionals
Most professionals complete their required credits without difficulty. Where they struggle is documentation.
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.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2026
Windes Adds Harris, Greene LLP in Southern California
Long Beach, CA-based CPA firm Windes, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has expanded in Southern California by joining forces with Irvine-based accounting firm Harris, Greene LLP, effective July 1.
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.
Payroll News
Payroll July 8, 2026
Employment Seekers and Businesses Navigate Rise in AI-Fueled Fake Job Postings
Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.
Taxes July 7, 2026
42 States Don’t Tax Social Security. Here Are the 8 That Do
Recognizing the vital role the program plays for many, the majority of states exempt Social Security income from taxation. Eight do not, however, though rules of what is taxed vary widely.
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.
Technology News
Payroll July 8, 2026
Employment Seekers and Businesses Navigate Rise in AI-Fueled Fake Job Postings
Fraudsters, posing as recruiters, are sending fake employment ads to individuals in an attempt to extract confidential information from job seekers.
Technology July 7, 2026
MYCPE ONE Launches Free AI-Powered CPE Wallet to Solve Compliance Tracking for Accounting Professionals
Most professionals complete their required credits without difficulty. Where they struggle is documentation.
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.
Firm Management News
Firm Management July 8, 2026
Downtown L.A. Fixture PwC Will Move to Century City
Its logo is widely visible atop a 52-story skyscraper on Figueroa Street in downtown Los Angeles, but PwC's lease there expires in 2028 and the firm has agreed to move that year to a premier building in Century City.
Firm Management July 7, 2026
Meaden & Moore Gets Private Equity Backing From Unity Partners
Cleveland-based accounting, tax, advisory, and forensic consulting firm Meaden & Moore has received a private equity investment from Unity Partners, the Dallas-based firm that has also invested in Chicago tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners.
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.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 7, 2026
Windes Adds Harris, Greene LLP in Southern California
Long Beach, CA-based CPA firm Windes, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm, has expanded in Southern California by joining forces with Irvine-based accounting firm Harris, Greene LLP, effective July 1.
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.
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?