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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.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast October 23, 2026
AICPA & IRS AI Risk Framework – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – Oct. 2026
Randy Johnston and Brian Tankersley examine a proposed AI tax risk framework discussed in materials associated with former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel.
Accounting October 23, 2026
BDO and National Wildlife Federation Partner to Protect Habitats
BDO professionals will participate in local conservation projects, habitat restoration, and community clean-up events across the country.
Firm Management October 23, 2026
The Future of Your Tax Practice is Connected. Here’s Your Path Forward
Connect your team, clarify next steps, and cut the chase—so your practice grows. Here’s how.
Taxes October 23, 2026
CCH Axcess Adds Agentic AI for Tax Preparation
Agentic tax preparation helps firms reduce repetitive preparation work, increase capacity, and give tax professionals a stronger starting point for review.
Taxes October 23, 2026
Tax Court Tears Down Deductions for Historic Structure Easements
Specifically, a taxpayer may be able to write off the value of the conservation easement for any one of these reasons.
Taxes October 23, 2026
MYCPE ONE Rolls Out Tax Preparation Services Support for Canadian CPA Firms
MYCPE ONE's offshore tax teams handle preparation work from document intake to review-ready drafts.
Nonprofit October 23, 2026
Forvis Mazars Helps Special Olympics Athletes Embrace Health, Wellness, and Opportunity
The Forvis Mazars Foundation focuses its charitable giving on three pillars: health and wellness, education, and food security.
Tax News
Firm Management October 23, 2026
The Future of Your Tax Practice is Connected. Here’s Your Path Forward
Connect your team, clarify next steps, and cut the chase—so your practice grows. Here’s how.
Taxes October 23, 2026
CCH Axcess Adds Agentic AI for Tax Preparation
Agentic tax preparation helps firms reduce repetitive preparation work, increase capacity, and give tax professionals a stronger starting point for review.
Taxes October 23, 2026
Tax Court Tears Down Deductions for Historic Structure Easements
Specifically, a taxpayer may be able to write off the value of the conservation easement for any one of these reasons.
Taxes October 23, 2026
MYCPE ONE Rolls Out Tax Preparation Services Support for Canadian CPA Firms
MYCPE ONE's offshore tax teams handle preparation work from document intake to review-ready drafts.
Taxes October 23, 2026
Americans Once Distilled Liquor at Home. Could a Court Fight Bring the Tradition Back?
The legal question at the center of two court cases is how far Congress’ power to collect federal alcohol taxes extends.
Taxes October 23, 2026
Ex-Connecticut Tax Business Owner Accused of Filing 4,335 Fraudulent Returns
Yuridia Trujillo, 43, of Meriden, CT, has been arrested for filing fraudulent income tax returns with the IRS while running a tax business.
Taxes October 23, 2026
Denver Judge Rules Graduated Income Tax Can Stay on Colorado Ballot
A Denver District Court judge ruled Wednesday that the measure to change Colorado’s flat rate into a graduated income tax can stay on the November ballot, though the legal challenge is far from over.
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.
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.
Accounting October 23, 2026
BDO and National Wildlife Federation Partner to Protect Habitats
BDO professionals will participate in local conservation projects, habitat restoration, and community clean-up events across the country.
Nonprofit October 23, 2026
Forvis Mazars Helps Special Olympics Athletes Embrace Health, Wellness, and Opportunity
The Forvis Mazars Foundation focuses its charitable giving on three pillars: health and wellness, education, and food security.
Financial Reporting October 23, 2026
CFOs Cite AI Cost-Governance Gaps in Survey
The challenge is no longer simply deciding what to fund; it is building the cost governance and discipline important to scaling AI responsibly.
Technology October 23, 2026
FlexTecs Launches Invoice Compliance for AP Workflow
New module checks supplier invoices against negotiated pricing, rate cards, discounts, and terms.
Accounting October 23, 2026
From Backlog to Breakthrough: Why Manual Dispute Reconciliation is a Liability for Financial Institutions
Institutions that modernize reconciliation through automation and AI will strengthen financial control, protect revenue, and meet rising regulatory and customer expectations.
Small Business October 23, 2026
The Chapter 11 Pre-Filing Data Package: What the Accountant Must Provide
For a small company, Chapter 11 is a last chance to reorganize rather than liquidate, and the first weeks set the course.
State CPA Societies October 23, 2026
Hundreds of Illinois CPAs Mobilize to Support Their Communities
Nearly 700 CPAs came together across Illinois to make a difference in their communities during the Illinois CPA Society’s 17th annual CPA Day of Service held on Sept. 18.
Payroll News
CAS October 23, 2026
7% of Older Americans Say Working is Still Financially Necessary
Respondents cite the high cost of living, concerns that Social Security will change, rising Medicare or healthcare costs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taxes October 23, 2026
CCH Axcess Adds Agentic AI for Tax Preparation
Agentic tax preparation helps firms reduce repetitive preparation work, increase capacity, and give tax professionals a stronger starting point for review.
Technology October 23, 2026
Klarna and TaxDome Partner for Payment Flexibility for Accounting Firms
The integration makes Klarna available as a payment option for TaxDome’s 15,000+ firm customers and their 6 million clients.
Financial Reporting October 23, 2026
CFOs Cite AI Cost-Governance Gaps in Survey
The challenge is no longer simply deciding what to fund; it is building the cost governance and discipline important to scaling AI responsibly.
Artificial Intelligence October 23, 2026
Smarsh Expands Solutions for AI, Cyber, and Third-Party Risk
The expansion comes as communications channels multiply, AI adoption accelerates, and cyber and third-party risks grow more complex.
Technology October 23, 2026
FlexTecs Launches Invoice Compliance for AP Workflow
New module checks supplier invoices against negotiated pricing, rate cards, discounts, and terms.
Advisory October 23, 2026
Why AI Requires CPAs to Look Beyond Traditional Risk Scores
As CPAs take on larger advisory roles, their value increasingly includes helping clients understand how financial and nonfinancial risks connect.
Accounting October 23, 2026
From Backlog to Breakthrough: Why Manual Dispute Reconciliation is a Liability for Financial Institutions
Institutions that modernize reconciliation through automation and AI will strengthen financial control, protect revenue, and meet rising regulatory and customer expectations.
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.
Firm Management October 23, 2026
The Future of Your Tax Practice is Connected. Here’s Your Path Forward
Connect your team, clarify next steps, and cut the chase—so your practice grows. Here’s how.
Nonprofit October 23, 2026
Forvis Mazars Helps Special Olympics Athletes Embrace Health, Wellness, and Opportunity
The Forvis Mazars Foundation focuses its charitable giving on three pillars: health and wellness, education, and food security.
Technology October 23, 2026
Klarna and TaxDome Partner for Payment Flexibility for Accounting Firms
The integration makes Klarna available as a payment option for TaxDome’s 15,000+ firm customers and their 6 million clients.
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.
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.