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Accounting February 19, 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 March 5, 2026
Here Are the IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams for 2026
With tax-filing season in full-go mode and with March 5 being National Slam the Scam Day, the IRS on Thursday announced its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
Technology March 5, 2026
With the Blessing of Ex-IRS Chief, Prime Meridian Unveils Free Tax Filing Platform
A new consumer-focused tax filing platform was released Thursday by Prime Meridian, a Palo Alto, CA-based company that includes former IRS commissioner Danny Werfel as a strategic advisor.
Small Business March 5, 2026
Democratic Attorneys General Challenge Trump’s Newest Global Tariffs
State law enforcement officials from 24 states asked a court to block a set of 10% worldwide tariffs President Donald Trump announced last month and refund any tariffs already paid.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Hoping for a Tax Refund? Fund an IRA
This tax-deductible money move can help individuals lower their tax bills while growing their retirement savings.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 5, 2026
Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires CFO Hub
CRI's portfolio companies work together to provide clients with holistic guidance across both business and personal financial needs.
Taxes March 5, 2026
IRS 1099-DA Reporting Gaps Could Cause Crypto Investors to Overpay Taxes by $14,500, Summ Analysis Finds
The analysis of 30,000 U.S. users with moderate trading activity found $435 million in inflated capital gains for the 2025 tax year alone—a 944% overstatement compared to actual gains of $46 million.
Payroll March 5, 2026
Companies Stare Down $100,000 Fee with New H-1B Visa Rules
The U.S. visa system for highly skilled immigrants is being overhauled, with a new $100,000 fee for successful sponsors of immigrants arriving from another country.
Tax News
Accounting February 19, 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 March 5, 2026
Here Are the IRS ‘Dirty Dozen’ Tax Scams for 2026
With tax-filing season in full-go mode and with March 5 being National Slam the Scam Day, the IRS on Thursday announced its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2026 that threaten the tax and financial information of taxpayers, businesses, and tax professionals.
Technology March 5, 2026
With the Blessing of Ex-IRS Chief, Prime Meridian Unveils Free Tax Filing Platform
A new consumer-focused tax filing platform was released Thursday by Prime Meridian, a Palo Alto, CA-based company that includes former IRS commissioner Danny Werfel as a strategic advisor.
Small Business March 5, 2026
Democratic Attorneys General Challenge Trump’s Newest Global Tariffs
State law enforcement officials from 24 states asked a court to block a set of 10% worldwide tariffs President Donald Trump announced last month and refund any tariffs already paid.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Hoping for a Tax Refund? Fund an IRA
This tax-deductible money move can help individuals lower their tax bills while growing their retirement savings.
Taxes March 5, 2026
IRS 1099-DA Reporting Gaps Could Cause Crypto Investors to Overpay Taxes by $14,500, Summ Analysis Finds
The analysis of 30,000 U.S. users with moderate trading activity found $435 million in inflated capital gains for the 2025 tax year alone—a 944% overstatement compared to actual gains of $46 million.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 5, 2026
Ryan Acquires Hucke and Associates in NYC
Dallas-based tax services and software firm Ryan said Thursday it has acquired Hucke and Associates, a property tax consulting firm based in New York City.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Tax Scams Victimize 1 in 4 Americans, McAfee Says
While 82% of Americans say they’re concerned about tax fraud or identity theft this filing season, many don’t feel fully prepared to spot today’s increasingly convincing scams, McAfee says.
Accounting News
Accounting February 19, 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 March 5, 2026
Democratic Attorneys General Challenge Trump’s Newest Global Tariffs
State law enforcement officials from 24 states asked a court to block a set of 10% worldwide tariffs President Donald Trump announced last month and refund any tariffs already paid.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 5, 2026
Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires CFO Hub
CRI's portfolio companies work together to provide clients with holistic guidance across both business and personal financial needs.
Economy March 5, 2026
CPA Business Executives Have Renewed Optimism About the U.S. Economy
CPA business leaders reported higher optimism about the U.S. economy during the first quarter of 2026, while confidence in their own companies' prospects also improved, according to the latest AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
Technology March 5, 2026
Navan Launches Expense Chat
AI-powered business travel and expense platform Navan has launched Expense Chat, a new AI agent designed to eliminate manual out-of-pocket expense submissions.
Auditing March 4, 2026
SEC and PCAOB Enforcement Plummets
In 2025, the SEC brought 68% fewer accounting and auditing actions than in 2024, and the PCAOB finalized 27% fewer actions over the same period, according to Cornerstone Research.
Firm Management March 4, 2026
Marc Feigelson Elected as Next Kaufman Rossin CEO
Top 50 accounting firm Kaufman Rossin announced Wednesday that CFO Marc Feigelson has been elected CEO, succeeding the retiring Blain Heckaman.
Technology March 4, 2026
RightRev Releases AI Platform for End-to-End Revenue Accounting Automation
Revi is designed to simplify manually intensive revenue accounting workflows for finance organizations to scale revenue operations and expand accounting team efficiency, the company said.
Payroll News
Taxes March 5, 2026
Hoping for a Tax Refund? Fund an IRA
This tax-deductible money move can help individuals lower their tax bills while growing their retirement savings.
Payroll March 5, 2026
Companies Stare Down $100,000 Fee with New H-1B Visa Rules
The U.S. visa system for highly skilled immigrants is being overhauled, with a new $100,000 fee for successful sponsors of immigrants arriving from another country.
Economy March 5, 2026
CPA Business Executives Have Renewed Optimism About the U.S. Economy
CPA business leaders reported higher optimism about the U.S. economy during the first quarter of 2026, while confidence in their own companies' prospects also improved, according to the latest AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
Payroll March 4, 2026
2 in 5 Americans Have Experienced Financial Fraud in the Past 12 Months, Bankrate Report Finds
As the Federal Trade Commission kicks off National Consumer Protection Week, new data from Bankrate shows that a growing number of Americans are falling victim to financial fraud and scams.
Payroll March 4, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 63,000 Jobs in February, ADP Data Show
U.S. companies added the most jobs since July last month, adding to evidence of some stabilization in the labor market.
Benefits March 3, 2026
Social Security Cuts Backlog of Disability Claims by 30%
Improvements to the benefits claims process have cut through the delays and bureaucracy for thousands of Americans with disabilities, according to new data from the Social Security Administration.
Payroll March 3, 2026
Heartbreak Leave? 1 in 3 Employees Have Taken Time Off After a Breakup, Survey Reveals
While the idea of heartbreak leave may be unconventional, the data from a new Zety report shows employees are already taking time off after breakups, just informally and without support.
Payroll March 3, 2026
8 in 10 Hiring Managers Say They Use AI During the Recruitment Process
While AI tools are widely used, the data from a new Resume Genius report indicates they primarily support administrative and early-stage tasks rather than replace human decision-making.
Technology News
Technology March 5, 2026
With the Blessing of Ex-IRS Chief, Prime Meridian Unveils Free Tax Filing Platform
A new consumer-focused tax filing platform was released Thursday by Prime Meridian, a Palo Alto, CA-based company that includes former IRS commissioner Danny Werfel as a strategic advisor.
Taxes March 5, 2026
IRS 1099-DA Reporting Gaps Could Cause Crypto Investors to Overpay Taxes by $14,500, Summ Analysis Finds
The analysis of 30,000 U.S. users with moderate trading activity found $435 million in inflated capital gains for the 2025 tax year alone—a 944% overstatement compared to actual gains of $46 million.
Taxes March 5, 2026
Tax Scams Victimize 1 in 4 Americans, McAfee Says
While 82% of Americans say they’re concerned about tax fraud or identity theft this filing season, many don’t feel fully prepared to spot today’s increasingly convincing scams, McAfee says.
Technology March 5, 2026
Navan Launches Expense Chat
AI-powered business travel and expense platform Navan has launched Expense Chat, a new AI agent designed to eliminate manual out-of-pocket expense submissions.
Technology March 4, 2026
RightRev Releases AI Platform for End-to-End Revenue Accounting Automation
Revi is designed to simplify manually intensive revenue accounting workflows for finance organizations to scale revenue operations and expand accounting team efficiency, the company said.
Technology March 4, 2026
Wiss Expands NetSuite Automation Capabilities
The partnership enables Wiss to deploy NetSuite-native solutions for fixed assets, cash management, lease accounting, and intercompany automation.
Technology March 3, 2026
Insightsoftware Rolls Out Simba Intelligence AI Semantic Platform
Insightsoftware on Tuesday announced the launch of Simba Intelligence, an AI semantic platform that the Raleigh, NC-based company says delivers trusted, verifiable answers from live enterprise data.
Technology March 3, 2026
AvidXchange Announces Accounts Payable as a Service for AppFolio Customers
Powered by AvidXchange’s AI-enhanced software, the integration allows property management teams to manage the supplier payment process directly in the AppFolio environment.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions March 5, 2026
Carr, Riggs & Ingram Acquires CFO Hub
CRI's portfolio companies work together to provide clients with holistic guidance across both business and personal financial needs.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 5, 2026
Ryan Acquires Hucke and Associates in NYC
Dallas-based tax services and software firm Ryan said Thursday it has acquired Hucke and Associates, a property tax consulting firm based in New York City.
Firm Management March 4, 2026
Marc Feigelson Elected as Next Kaufman Rossin CEO
Top 50 accounting firm Kaufman Rossin announced Wednesday that CFO Marc Feigelson has been elected CEO, succeeding the retiring Blain Heckaman.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 2, 2026
Forvis Mazars Acquires Healthcare Consultancy The Innova Group
The top 10 accounting firm is expanding its presence in the healthcare consulting market with the addition of The Innova Group, effective March 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions March 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Georgia-Based Accounting Firm MSTiller
MSTiller, an accounting firm with three offices in Georgia and one in New York state, has joined Armanino, expanding the top 20 firm's presence in the Southeast.
Accounting February 26, 2026
Ryan Reynolds and Former Costco CFO Richard Galanti to Headline AICPA ENGAGE 2026
In addition to being a well-known actor in his roles as Deadpool, Reynolds has also led several business ventures, including Mint Mobile, Wrexham FC, and Aviation Gin.
Staffing February 26, 2026
Building Leaders: Letting Staff Fail Allows Them to Grow
Leadership isn’t just preventing failure. Sometimes leadership is allowing failure, because the long-term development is worth far more than the short-term rescue.
Accounting February 26, 2026
Opinion: States Are Responding to the Accounting Crisis. Now, It’s the Profession’s Turn
The profession has a rare opportunity to reposition itself and reengage those who may be uncertain about the return on investment of an accounting career. The path forward is clearer than it has been in decades.
Webinars
March 26, 2026
CPE Webinar: Becoming a Modern Firm: The 5 Stages of Development
What separates high-performing, future-ready accounting firms from those struggling to keep up?
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.
December 16, 2025
Archived Webcast: The Future-Ready Tax Firm: Automation, AI, and Competitive Advantage
Manual processes slow your firm—and cost time, money, and talent. Firms that embrace automation and modern technology save hours, reduce costs, and build a workplace that attracts the next generation of CPAs.