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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.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Advisory October 7, 2026
Bizora Tax Research Now Available Inside Truss
Firms using Truss can access Bizora's tax research directly within Max AI, Truss's AI assistant.
General News October 7, 2026
Ex-Dallas Officer Who Killed PwC Accountant Botham Jean to Be Released From Prison Next Week
Amber Guyger was granted parole on Oct. 1, two years after the state parole board denied her on first review.
Payroll Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax Court Upholds 100% Penalty in Payroll Tax Case
A business owner may be held personally for unpaid payroll taxes due to a willful failure.
Technology October 7, 2026
Fact-Checking AI is Taking Up More of CFOs’ and Finance Teams’ Time
A new Datarails report also finds that fears of AI-driven layoffs haven't materialized, while a vast majority of CFOs don't trust AI to produce board-ready materials.
Payroll October 7, 2026
When a Client’s Payroll Question is an Employment Law Question
Your clients receive more useful support when a question is resolved and the next payroll reflects that resolution.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 7, 2026
Eide Bailly Adds Loveridge Hunt & Co. in Washington
Top 20 accounting firm Eide Bailly is bringing aboard Loveridge Hunt & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Bellevue, WA, in a deal that takes effect on Oct. 19.
Tax News
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Advisory October 7, 2026
Bizora Tax Research Now Available Inside Truss
Firms using Truss can access Bizora's tax research directly within Max AI, Truss's AI assistant.
Payroll Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax Court Upholds 100% Penalty in Payroll Tax Case
A business owner may be held personally for unpaid payroll taxes due to a willful failure.
Taxes October 7, 2026
Survey of Tax Pros Shows Taxpayers Don’t Understand Extensions
90% of tax professionals surveyed said client misunderstandings about tax extensions are very or somewhat common.
Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax-Free Red-Dyed Diesel Order Unlikely to Stem Red Ink From High Prices
A White House bid to address sky high fuel prices by allowing temporary expanded use of untaxed diesel will have a limited impact on businesses and consumers feeling the pain at the pump, experts say.
Technology October 7, 2026
Wolters Kluwer Adds Agentic Tax Preparation to TaxWise
Agentic tax preparation capabilities are now available within TaxWise, designed to help tax preparers automate routine preparation work, improve productivity, and increase return preparation capacity.
Taxes October 7, 2026
Trump Says He’s Considering Gas Tax Suspension to Ease Costs
President Trump said that he is weighing a potential suspension of the federal gas tax, as his administration looks for ways to ease high energy costs ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Taxes October 6, 2026
Senate Dems Call on IRS to Drop Citizenship Question From 1040 Form
Nearly a dozen Senate Democrats are urging IRS CEO Frank Bisignano to drop a newly proposed citizenship and work authorization checkbox from the final version of the 2026 Form 1040.
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.
General News October 7, 2026
Ex-Dallas Officer Who Killed PwC Accountant Botham Jean to Be Released From Prison Next Week
Amber Guyger was granted parole on Oct. 1, two years after the state parole board denied her on first review.
Technology October 7, 2026
Fact-Checking AI is Taking Up More of CFOs’ and Finance Teams’ Time
A new Datarails report also finds that fears of AI-driven layoffs haven't materialized, while a vast majority of CFOs don't trust AI to produce board-ready materials.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 7, 2026
Eide Bailly Adds Loveridge Hunt & Co. in Washington
Top 20 accounting firm Eide Bailly is bringing aboard Loveridge Hunt & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Bellevue, WA, in a deal that takes effect on Oct. 19.
Technology October 7, 2026
Caseware Rolls Out Verity-Powered Risk Suggestion Agent for Audit Teams
Caseware has launched its Verity-powered Risk Suggestion Agent worldwide, providing auditors with use engagement data and supporting documents to develop a stronger starting point for risk assessment.
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State CPA Societies October 6, 2026
Georgia Accounting Community Raises More Than $363,000 to Fight Hunger Across Georgia
Georgia’s accounting community came together once again in the fight against hunger, raising $363,162.91 through the 2026 Georgia Accounting Food Fight .
Technology October 6, 2026
There’s No Such Thing as a Compliance Deadline Anymore
The through-line across tax, trade, sanctions, and AI governance is the same: policy is executed inside finance systems now, not external to them.
Firm Management October 6, 2026
Forvis Mazars Reaches $2.32 Billion in U.S. Revenue in FY 2026
Top 10 accounting firm Forvis Mazars reported $2.32 billion in U.S. revenue during its fiscal year that ended May 31, 2026, representing year-over-year growth of 3.5%.
Payroll News
Payroll Taxes October 7, 2026
Tax Court Upholds 100% Penalty in Payroll Tax Case
A business owner may be held personally for unpaid payroll taxes due to a willful failure.
Payroll October 7, 2026
When a Client’s Payroll Question is an Employment Law Question
Your clients receive more useful support when a question is resolved and the next payroll reflects that resolution.
Payroll October 7, 2026
Parents, Here’s How to Start Planning for Cutting Back at Work
Parenting duties can alter career plans. Take these steps before making a transition.
State CPA Societies October 6, 2026
Georgia Accounting Community Raises More Than $363,000 to Fight Hunger Across Georgia
Georgia’s accounting community came together once again in the fight against hunger, raising $363,162.91 through the 2026 Georgia Accounting Food Fight .
Accounting October 6, 2026
Study: 8.4% of Accountants and Auditors in the U.S. Are 65 or Older
Overall, a study from Sam's List found that nearly one in five Americans 65 and older are employed: 11,566,481 people, or 18.9% of the 61,245,283 population in that age group.
Economy October 6, 2026
What to Do About Climbing Student Loan Costs
Outstanding federal student loan debt has grown to $1.72 trillion, an average of nearly $40,500 for each borrower, up about $1,500 from last year.
Staffing October 6, 2026
Backdoor References: 37% Say Potential Employers Contacted People They Never Listed
A job reference may seem like a straightforward endorsement, but what happens behind the scenes can be more complicated.
Payroll October 2, 2026
232% APR? The High Cost of Payday Loan Apps by State
The annual percentage rate (APR) of the average loan is 232%.
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.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Advisory October 7, 2026
Bizora Tax Research Now Available Inside Truss
Firms using Truss can access Bizora's tax research directly within Max AI, Truss's AI assistant.
Technology October 7, 2026
Fact-Checking AI is Taking Up More of CFOs’ and Finance Teams’ Time
A new Datarails report also finds that fears of AI-driven layoffs haven't materialized, while a vast majority of CFOs don't trust AI to produce board-ready materials.
Technology October 7, 2026
Caseware Rolls Out Verity-Powered Risk Suggestion Agent for Audit Teams
Caseware has launched its Verity-powered Risk Suggestion Agent worldwide, providing auditors with use engagement data and supporting documents to develop a stronger starting point for risk assessment.
Firm Management October 7, 2026
Tech-Forward Learning and Development Creates Clearer Career Pathways
Firms can create development pathways that prepare professionals for the realities of an increasingly technology-enabled profession.
Technology October 7, 2026
Wolters Kluwer Adds Agentic Tax Preparation to TaxWise
Agentic tax preparation capabilities are now available within TaxWise, designed to help tax preparers automate routine preparation work, improve productivity, and increase return preparation capacity.
Technology October 6, 2026
There’s No Such Thing as a Compliance Deadline Anymore
The through-line across tax, trade, sanctions, and AI governance is the same: policy is executed inside finance systems now, not external to them.
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.
Advisory September 17, 2026 Sponsored
Taxfyle and the Digital Shift: Orchestrating Professional Expertise in the Modern Tax Profession
The platform identifies tax-saving opportunities and adjustments to reduce tax burden in the next season, collaborating with wealth management.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 7, 2026
Eide Bailly Adds Loveridge Hunt & Co. in Washington
Top 20 accounting firm Eide Bailly is bringing aboard Loveridge Hunt & Co., an accounting and advisory firm based in Bellevue, WA, in a deal that takes effect on Oct. 19.
Firm Management October 7, 2026
Tech-Forward Learning and Development Creates Clearer Career Pathways
Firms can create development pathways that prepare professionals for the realities of an increasingly technology-enabled profession.
Firm Management October 6, 2026
Forvis Mazars Reaches $2.32 Billion in U.S. Revenue in FY 2026
Top 10 accounting firm Forvis Mazars reported $2.32 billion in U.S. revenue during its fiscal year that ended May 31, 2026, representing year-over-year growth of 3.5%.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 6, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires AI Consultancy Rosetree in Dallas
The top 20 firm has acquired Rosetree Solutions, a Dallas-based consultancy that designs and deploys artificial intelligence systems inside client businesses, effective Oct. 1.
Staffing October 6, 2026
Backdoor References: 37% Say Potential Employers Contacted People They Never Listed
A job reference may seem like a straightforward endorsement, but what happens behind the scenes can be more complicated.
Mergers and Acquisitions October 6, 2026
Prager Metis Adds Sherbert CPA in Charlotte
The top 75 firm has combined with Sherbert CPA, a full-service CPA firm in Charlotte, NC, that provides accounting, tax, consulting, development, and management services to the real estate tax credit industry.
Webinars
October 14, 2026
CPE 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
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 22, 2026
Archived Webcast: Start Simple. Scale Naturally. Building a Tax Technology Strategy for Long-Term Growth
The most successful firms don't build their technology strategy around software. They build it around removing friction.