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Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 14, 2026
New Tax Rule Raises the Stakes for Gamblers, CPAs Say
A change in federal tax law taking effect this year could leave some gamblers owing taxes even when they lose money by limiting how much they can deduct in losses when they file their tax returns.
April 14, 2026
Joey Reeve, CPA – 2025 “20 Under 40” Accounting Influencer
CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40, and 20 Under 40, programs recognize exceptional professionals who are helping lead their practices and the profession into the future.
Taxes April 14, 2026
Tax Court OKs Disallowance of Accrued Expenses
Usually, a small business owner will choose to use the cash method of accounting for simplified recordkeeping reasons.
Small Business April 14, 2026
Workplace Injury Rate Hit 2.2 Cases Per 100 FTE in 2024, New Data Shows
Personal injury law firm Omega Law Group analyzed newly reported U.S. private-industry workplace safety data for 2024 to see what is driving recordable harm right now.
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.
Artificial Intelligence April 14, 2026
AI is Scaling Faster Than Accountability, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
There's a growing "AI proof gap"— a disconnect between AI investment and accountability—in the business world, says top 10 accounting firm Grant Thornton in a new report.
Payroll April 14, 2026
6 in 10 Older Workers Have Already Tapped Retirement Savings to Cover Expenses
A new report from online resume builder LiveCareer reveals deep unease among over-50 workers facing inflation, healthcare costs, and volatile markets.
Tax News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 14, 2026
New Tax Rule Raises the Stakes for Gamblers, CPAs Say
A change in federal tax law taking effect this year could leave some gamblers owing taxes even when they lose money by limiting how much they can deduct in losses when they file their tax returns.
Taxes April 14, 2026
Tax Court OKs Disallowance of Accrued Expenses
Usually, a small business owner will choose to use the cash method of accounting for simplified recordkeeping reasons.
Taxes April 14, 2026
Number of Millionaire Taxpayers Jumped in New York in 2024
Millionaires accounted for fewer than 1% of all taxpayers in New York in 2024, according to the state. But they paid more than 44% of all personal income taxes.
Taxes April 13, 2026
Trump Has McDonald’s DoorDashed to Oval Office to Tout ‘No Tax on Tips’ Policy
Sharon Simmons, a DoorDash employee from Arkansas, delivered a McDonald's lunch to President Donald Trump at the doors of the Oval Office Monday, claiming she's saved $11,000 from the president’s tax policy.
Taxes April 13, 2026
Understanding the Federal R&D Tax Credit
Beginning with the 2025 tax year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act allows U.S. businesses to fully deduct domestic R&D expenses in the year they are incurred.
Software April 13, 2026
Navigating OBBBA: How Software Companies Can Optimize Their Tax Strategy
The companies that treat OBBBA as purely a compliance exercise will survive. The ones that use it to fundamentally rethink their tax strategy will have a competitive advantage.
Taxes April 13, 2026
3 Things Crypto Investors Can Do Now to Make 2027 Tax Reporting Easier
To help investors get ahead, the founder of a crypto tax platform urges users to take proactive steps this year to avoid hefty IRS penalties next year.
Accounting News
Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Small Business April 14, 2026
Workplace Injury Rate Hit 2.2 Cases Per 100 FTE in 2024, New Data Shows
Personal injury law firm Omega Law Group analyzed newly reported U.S. private-industry workplace safety data for 2024 to see what is driving recordable harm right now.
Artificial Intelligence April 14, 2026
AI is Scaling Faster Than Accountability, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
There's a growing "AI proof gap"— a disconnect between AI investment and accountability—in the business world, says top 10 accounting firm Grant Thornton in a new report.
Auditing April 14, 2026
California Fire Survivors Call for Accounting Firm to Audit Edison’s Wildfire Prevention Spending
Eaton fire survivors called on state lawmakers to pass a bill requiring audits of spending by Southern California Edison and the state's two other big for-profit electric companies on wildfire prevention.
Accounting April 13, 2026
GASB Mulls Changing Structure for How GAAP is Communicated to State and Local Governments
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is considering a possible change to its structure for communicating GAAP to state and local governments—from its current dual-authority structure to a single-authority approach.
Small Business April 13, 2026
Why Small Businesses Are Going Bankrupt—and How to Avoid It
To help small businesses survive during this current economic climate, a finance expert reveals the five cash-flow traps bankrupting small businesses and what to do about them.
SEC April 10, 2026
SEC Taps Dallas Lawyer for Top Corporate Enforcement Cop Job
David Woodcock will be the new regulatory enforcer for the SEC, and he will take a multimillion-dollar pay cut for the privilege.
Financial Reporting April 10, 2026
Why Fraud Keeps Slipping Through Local Government Oversight
For professionals in the accounting and auditing fields, recent high-profile cases underscore the importance of understanding how fraud occurs within everyday workflows and how governance bodies can strengthen oversight to identify issues earlier.
Payroll News
Small Business April 14, 2026
Workplace Injury Rate Hit 2.2 Cases Per 100 FTE in 2024, New Data Shows
Personal injury law firm Omega Law Group analyzed newly reported U.S. private-industry workplace safety data for 2024 to see what is driving recordable harm right now.
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.
Payroll April 14, 2026
6 in 10 Older Workers Have Already Tapped Retirement Savings to Cover Expenses
A new report from online resume builder LiveCareer reveals deep unease among over-50 workers facing inflation, healthcare costs, and volatile markets.
Staffing April 14, 2026
How Can Small Firms Compete for Accounting Talent?
As demand for accountants rises and the talent pipeline shrinks, small firms are facing an uphill battle to compete with industry giants for new hires.
Benefits April 13, 2026
Should Seniors Expect a Social Security Increase Amid Soaring Gas Prices?
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is expected to be 2.8%, according to a new projection from The Senior Citizens League.
Payroll April 9, 2026
Boomerang Jobs: Workers Split on Whether Returning to a Former Employer Is Smart, Safe, or a Step Backward
According to a new MyPerfectResume report, 55% of workers say returning to a former employer is a smart career move, but 37% see it as “playing it safe.”
Technology April 9, 2026
Gusto Brings Payroll Into Claude and Slack
Gusto announced on April 8 the launch of payroll inside Slack and Anthropic's Claude AI, bringing a compliance-heavy function into the same environments where teams are already collaborating.
Staffing April 9, 2026
63% of Gen Z Workers Say Their Job Is Just a Stepping Stone, 71% Report Burnout
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z workers see their current job as a stepping stone, not a long-term career.
Technology News
Artificial Intelligence April 14, 2026
AI is Scaling Faster Than Accountability, Grant Thornton Survey Finds
There's a growing "AI proof gap"— a disconnect between AI investment and accountability—in the business world, says top 10 accounting firm Grant Thornton in a new report.
Software April 13, 2026
Navigating OBBBA: How Software Companies Can Optimize Their Tax Strategy
The companies that treat OBBBA as purely a compliance exercise will survive. The ones that use it to fundamentally rethink their tax strategy will have a competitive advantage.
Taxes April 13, 2026
Juno Raises $12M Seed to Scale AI Tax Preparation Platform that Automates 90% of Busy Work
Firms are drowning in repetitive data entry, yet they cannot risk the liability of automated systems that don't allow for a "human in the loop" to validate key decisions.
Technology April 9, 2026
Zone & Co Acquires Sudozi
The combination addresses a longstanding constraint in legacy finance: the lag between decision and transaction.
Technology April 9, 2026
Gusto Brings Payroll Into Claude and Slack
Gusto announced on April 8 the launch of payroll inside Slack and Anthropic's Claude AI, bringing a compliance-heavy function into the same environments where teams are already collaborating.
Technology April 9, 2026
Trintech Embeds Agentic AI Across the Financial Close
AI financial close solutions provider Trintech announced Thursday the expansion of embedded, finance-native AI—bringing intelligent, explainable capabilities directly into record-to-report workflows.
Technology April 8, 2026
BILL Expands Supplier Payments Plus Solution
New capabilities further extend the solution’s ability to automate and intelligently orchestrate payments and cash application for enterprise suppliers, streamline payments for small and midsized businesses, reduce manual work, and support enterprise-grade controls.
Technology April 8, 2026
Aspire Brings Its Financial Platform for Startups to the U.S.
Singapore-based fintech Aspire announced April 7 its official launch in the U.S., bringing its global financial operating system that serves more than 50,000 businesses to America's ecosystem of startups and entrepreneurs.
Firm Management News
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.
Firm Management April 14, 2026
The Impact of Caregiving on Talent and Leadership in CPA Firms
“Caught in the Middle” looks at how caregiving responsibilities affect professionals navigating career demands alongside home responsibilities.
Staffing April 14, 2026
How Can Small Firms Compete for Accounting Talent?
As demand for accountants rises and the talent pipeline shrinks, small firms are facing an uphill battle to compete with industry giants for new hires.
Firm Management April 12, 2026
Choosing the Right Expansion Path for Growing CPA Firms
CPA firms that align location decisions with demand patterns, operational realities, and long-term commitments grow with fewer disruptions.
Payroll April 9, 2026
Boomerang Jobs: Workers Split on Whether Returning to a Former Employer Is Smart, Safe, or a Step Backward
According to a new MyPerfectResume report, 55% of workers say returning to a former employer is a smart career move, but 37% see it as “playing it safe.”
Mergers and Acquisitions April 9, 2026
EisnerAmper to Merge in KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants
Top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper said Thursday it's combining with Melville, NY-based KLG Business Valuators & Forensic Accountants in a deal expected to close in May.
Staffing April 9, 2026
63% of Gen Z Workers Say Their Job Is Just a Stepping Stone, 71% Report Burnout
Nearly two-thirds of Gen Z workers see their current job as a stepping stone, not a long-term career.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 8, 2026
Sikich Acquires IT Consulting Firm Burwood Group
Top 25 accounting firm Sikich announced April 7 it has acquired Oak Brook IL-based Burwood Group, an IT consulting and integration firm.
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.