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Firm Management August 25, 2026
HBK Secures Outside Investment From H.I.G. Capital
HBK is the latest top 50 accounting firm to receive outside capital, as it's selling a stake to H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm based in Miami with $75 billion of assets under management.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
IRS August 25, 2026
IRS CEO Bisignano Talks Taxes with Practitioners in New York City
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano met with tax professionals at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City last week as part of the agency's efforts to engage with taxpayers and their representatives.
Economy August 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth Passes L.A. to Take 5th in Tech Jobs in U.S.
Between 2022 and 2025, the Dallas area was among the biggest job gainers, adding more than 37,000 positions.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Staffing August 25, 2026
43% of Workers Say Their AI Skills Are Behind What They Need to Stay Competitive
Workers are not only measuring their AI readiness against changing career expectations, but also against their coworkers.
Accounting August 25, 2026
More Pressure, Fewer Resources: What CFOs Are Protecting for the Rest of 2026
In short, market volatility is creating an impasse. You need to reduce costs and deal with increased operational demands. Solve for one, and you make the other harder.
Accounting August 25, 2026
U.S. Treasury and Repo Market Central Clearing – One Year Left
The market is evolving rapidly, prompting the industry to embrace forthcoming changes.
Tax News
IRS August 25, 2026
IRS CEO Bisignano Talks Taxes with Practitioners in New York City
IRS CEO Frank Bisignano met with tax professionals at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in New York City last week as part of the agency's efforts to engage with taxpayers and their representatives.
Taxes August 25, 2026
Tax Court Gives Mixed Ruling on Case Involving Social Media Influencer
He met presidents and attended the Emmys, and had meet-and-greets with Matt Damon, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo and other celebrities.
IRS August 25, 2026
IRS: Start Preparing for Transition to New Information Returns Intake System
Current Filing Information Returns Electronically system users must transition to IRIS to file tax year 2026 information returns during the 2027 filing season.
Taxes August 24, 2026
IRS Keeps Interest Rates Steady for Q4 2026
Interest rates for tax underpayments and overpayments will stay the same for the fourth calendar quarter of 2026, which begins on Oct. 1, the IRS said on Friday.
Taxes August 24, 2026
Whiplash: The 5th Circuit Rewrites the Limited-Partner Self-Employment Tax Test; Tax Pros Should Check in With Clients
There’s an ongoing legal debate taking place in the courts over the self-employment tax treatment of partnership income that is flying below the radar for many busy tax professionals.
Taxes August 23, 2026
Canada to Add Equal Tariffs on U.S. Goods as Trade War Heats Back Up
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada will apply counter-tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. products on Sept. 8.
Taxes August 21, 2026
Tax Court Takes Narrow View of Tax-Exempt Legal Settlements
The short story is that full amount of a personal legal settlement is generally taxable as ordinary income at rates currently topping out at 37%.
Taxes August 20, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on Eligible Investments for Trump Accounts
The Treasury Department and the IRS have proposed rules on eligible investments for Trump Accounts, a new investment vehicle created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act to help children build wealth from an early age.
Accounting News
Firm Management August 25, 2026
HBK Secures Outside Investment From H.I.G. Capital
HBK is the latest top 50 accounting firm to receive outside capital, as it's selling a stake to H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm based in Miami with $75 billion of assets under management.
Accounting August 4, 2026
Nominations Open for Innovation Awards and 40 Under 40 Awards
Nominations are currently being accepted for CPA Practice Advisor's 40 Under 40, 20 Under 40, and Tax & Accounting Tech Innovation Awards.
Accounting August 25, 2026
More Pressure, Fewer Resources: What CFOs Are Protecting for the Rest of 2026
In short, market volatility is creating an impasse. You need to reduce costs and deal with increased operational demands. Solve for one, and you make the other harder.
Accounting August 25, 2026
U.S. Treasury and Repo Market Central Clearing – One Year Left
The market is evolving rapidly, prompting the industry to embrace forthcoming changes.
Accounting August 25, 2026
AICPA Updates Digital Assets Practice Aid
The August 2026 additions to the practice aid include guidance on accounting for stablecoin issuers, auditing mining revenue arrangements, and updates for recently effective auditing standards.
Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Firm Management August 24, 2026
Manager Experience Survey to Measure Middle of the Firm Talent Pipeline
The Illinois CPA Society is launching a new survey as a part of its ongoing research into the accounting talent pipeline.
Small Business August 24, 2026
65% of Consumers Say They Will Use AI for Holiday Shopping
Only 8% of retailers describe themselves as very confident in using AI to improve the shopping experience.
Payroll News
Economy August 25, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth Passes L.A. to Take 5th in Tech Jobs in U.S.
Between 2022 and 2025, the Dallas area was among the biggest job gainers, adding more than 37,000 positions.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Technology August 25, 2026
Deel Enables Stablecoin Payouts to Plasma One
The payroll and human resources platform said it's enabling USDT payouts on Plasma, meaning workers can now receive Deel payouts on Plasma and spend those earnings through its Plasma One financial platform.
Retirement August 25, 2026
ASPPA Announces New Qualified Pooled Plan Professional (QP3) Credential
The American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries has announced the Qualified Pooled Plan Professional, or QP3, a new credential designed to help retirement plan professionals understand how pooled plans work in practice.
Payroll August 25, 2026
Trump Plans New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee After Court Defeat
Companies would pay roughly $103,000 for each candidate they sponsor for a visa under the H-1B program for foreign-born professionals, according to the regulatory proposal Monday.
Economy August 25, 2026
Retail Earnings Show U.S. Consumers Keep Spending for the Right Price
Resilient shoppers are still opening their wallets when they find the right product at the right price.
Taxes August 24, 2026
Whiplash: The 5th Circuit Rewrites the Limited-Partner Self-Employment Tax Test; Tax Pros Should Check in With Clients
There’s an ongoing legal debate taking place in the courts over the self-employment tax treatment of partnership income that is flying below the radar for many busy tax professionals.
Economy August 24, 2026
U.S. Housing Affordability Gets More Difficult
A key measure of U.S. housing affordability worsened for the first time in almost three years.
Technology News
Technology August 25, 2026
Sage Intacct Expands AI-Powered Financial Controls and Industry Capabilities
Recent Sage research found that more than half (52%) of SMBs rank cyber security and data protection among their leading business priorities for the next 12 months.
Technology August 25, 2026
Deel Enables Stablecoin Payouts to Plasma One
The payroll and human resources platform said it's enabling USDT payouts on Plasma, meaning workers can now receive Deel payouts on Plasma and spend those earnings through its Plasma One financial platform.
Financial Reporting August 21, 2026
How Generative AI Can Make Accountants More Productive
Generative AI won’t replace accountants, but accountants who use AI will outperform those who don’t.
Financial Reporting August 21, 2026
Finance’s AI Moment Has Arrived. Governance Will Decide the Winners.
Finance leaders and CPAs have a responsibility to establish governance, transparency, and controls that make AI trustworthy.
Economy August 21, 2026
Middle-Market Leaders Confident in Economy But Face AI Reality Check, CLA Says
New survey of more than 700 CliftonLarsonAllen clients reveals resilient confidence in the economy alongside a growing focus on practical AI adoption and measurable business impact.
Technology August 21, 2026
Sovos Names 2026 Partner of the Year Award Winners
The tax compliance company's awards were selected based on criteria including revenue growth, customer satisfaction, innovation in joint solutions, market expansion, and overall strategic impact.
CAS August 20, 2026
The Accountant’s Guide to Agentic ROI
The question for accountants now is how do you turn ambition around agentic AI into commercial value.
Accounting August 19, 2026
Xerocon Kicks Off 2026 Conference in Denver
Guest speakers included tennis legend Andre Agassi as headliner, motivational speaker Rachel Sheerin as the emcee, and others, including Gail Perry, CPA.
Firm Management News
Firm Management August 25, 2026
HBK Secures Outside Investment From H.I.G. Capital
HBK is the latest top 50 accounting firm to receive outside capital, as it's selling a stake to H.I.G. Capital, a global alternative investment firm based in Miami with $75 billion of assets under management.
Staffing August 25, 2026
Survey Finds Gig Work Is Becoming a Pathway to Primary Income and Entrepreneurship
56% of gig workers surveyed say gig work accounts for the majority of their household income.
Staffing August 25, 2026
43% of Workers Say Their AI Skills Are Behind What They Need to Stay Competitive
Workers are not only measuring their AI readiness against changing career expectations, but also against their coworkers.
Firm Management August 25, 2026
RSM Releases 2026 Impact Report, Makes Big Bets on Global Scale, Talent Development and AI
RSM is expanding its transatlantic platform, realizing value from its $1B AI investment and strengthening its position
Firm Management August 24, 2026
Manager Experience Survey to Measure Middle of the Firm Talent Pipeline
The Illinois CPA Society is launching a new survey as a part of its ongoing research into the accounting talent pipeline.
Staffing August 24, 2026
44% of Employers Report Unfilled Roles as Hiring Process Takes Longer
The hiring process itself may be getting in the way of filling open jobs, as U.S. companies report more unfilled roles.
Firm Management August 21, 2026
How CPA Firms Can Manage Sudden Growth Without Losing Control
Without scalable infrastructure, even strong firms start relying on heroics, and quality, margins, and responsiveness get harder to protect.
Firm Management August 21, 2026
LaRue Named Next Talent and Culture Leader at KPMG
KPMG US named Jason LaRue as the next vice chair of talent and culture. He succeeds Sandy Torchia, who will be retiring from the firm on Sept. 30.
Webinars
September 22, 2026
CPE Webinar: 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.
September 3, 2026
CPE Webinar: Estate Planning After OBBBA: Turning Theory into Practice
With the passage of OBBBA and the shift to a $15 million basic exclusion amount, the estate planning landscape entering 2026 and beyond presents both unique opportunities and substantial challenges for taxpayers and their advisors.
September 1, 2026
CPE Webinar: Grow Your 1040 Practice Without Adding Staff: AI-Powered Strategies for Tax Firms
As firms face staffing challenges and increasing client expectations, automation can help teams do more with the resources they already have.
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.