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Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Technology May 13, 2026
Wolters Kluwer Says CCH Axcess Advisor is Now Readily Available to Firms
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting said Wednesday that CCH Axcess Advisor is now commercially available to U.S. firms that are moving away from compliance‑centric work to an advisory service model.
Technology May 13, 2026
Intuit Announces Several Enhancements to Intuit Enterprise Suite
Intuit has introduced a plethora of new capabilities to Intuit Enterprise Suite, the company's AI-powered business platform that brings together financial, payroll, human resources, marketing, and cash flow tools in one place.
Technology May 13, 2026
Xero Provides Small Businesses and Accountants With a Natural Language Custom AI Agent Builder
The global small business accounting platform announced Wednesday the launch of XeroForce, a natural language custom AI agent builder for the financial workflows of small businesses and accountants.
Payroll May 13, 2026
1 in 3 Gen Z Workers Quit a Job Based on Social Media Advice, Report Finds
Despite being fairly successful at using non-traditional platforms to land jobs and network, Gen Z also fall victim to harmful or misleading professional advice on social media, according to a new report from Zety.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Cohen & Co. Acquires Gordon Advisors in Michigan
The Cleveland, OH-based top 50 firm is acquiring Gordon Advisors, an accounting and business consulting firm located in Southeast Michigan, effective June 1.
Payroll May 13, 2026
What is Job Seekers’ No. 1 Hiring Frustration?
Based on a survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers, a new Resume Genius report reveals how today's job market is taking a toll on candidates' mental health.
Payroll May 13, 2026
5 Weird Job Titles Companies Are Using in 2026
From hallucination auditors to burnout prevention officers, unusual titles are taking over workplaces
Tax News
Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Taxes May 13, 2026
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Application Period Runs Through July 6
LITCs represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS and educate low-income and English-as-a-second-language individuals about their taxpayer rights and responsibilities.
Taxes May 13, 2026
Foes of Washington ‘Millionaires Tax’ Launch Repeal Initiative
Let's Go Washington, the conservative group leading the anti-tax charge, will need to gather 308,911 signatures from voters by July 2 to qualify for the November ballot.
Small Business May 13, 2026
Appeals Court Halts Order Finding New Trump Tariffs Unlawful for Now
Tuesday's order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit means importers will continue to pay the 10% tariffs under President Donald Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 for now.
Taxes May 12, 2026
Federal Gas Tax Holiday Sees Growing Support Amid Pain at the Pump
The Trump administration's support of a temporary federal gas tax suspension has spurred legislative proposals, including one from Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley.
Tax Planning May 12, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Presents Weekly Tax Strategy Hour for Tax Pros
The Strategy Hour, which will be held on Wednesdays beginning May 20, brings in a different specialist each week to walk through a single, high-impact tax planning strategy in depth.
Taxes May 12, 2026
Hochul Fends Off Critics Over Tax Credit Program That Helps Families Pay for Private School
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, on Monday defended herself against criticism from labor allies and members of her own party over her intent to opt into the GOP’s federal tax-credit scholarship program.
Accounting May 12, 2026
Boomer Consulting Launches Two New Peer Communities
The Boomer Tax Leader and Audit Leader Circles connect forward-thinking professionals in dedicated, role-specific communities to collaborate on the accounting profession’s most pressing challenges.
Accounting News
Technology May 13, 2026
Intuit Announces Several Enhancements to Intuit Enterprise Suite
Intuit has introduced a plethora of new capabilities to Intuit Enterprise Suite, the company's AI-powered business platform that brings together financial, payroll, human resources, marketing, and cash flow tools in one place.
Technology May 13, 2026
Xero Provides Small Businesses and Accountants With a Natural Language Custom AI Agent Builder
The global small business accounting platform announced Wednesday the launch of XeroForce, a natural language custom AI agent builder for the financial workflows of small businesses and accountants.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Cohen & Co. Acquires Gordon Advisors in Michigan
The Cleveland, OH-based top 50 firm is acquiring Gordon Advisors, an accounting and business consulting firm located in Southeast Michigan, effective June 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Sorren Adds Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn in Maryland
Owings Mills, MD-based full-service CPA firm Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn has joined Sorren, adding to the top 100 accounting firm's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Small Business May 13, 2026
Appeals Court Halts Order Finding New Trump Tariffs Unlawful for Now
Tuesday's order from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit means importers will continue to pay the 10% tariffs under President Donald Trump’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 for now.
General News May 12, 2026
Hulk Hogan’s Former Accountant Accused of Embezzling More Than $890,000
Melissia Gauthreaux has been charged with six counts of wire fraud, according to a press release from U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida.
Accounting May 12, 2026
Boomer Consulting Launches Two New Peer Communities
The Boomer Tax Leader and Audit Leader Circles connect forward-thinking professionals in dedicated, role-specific communities to collaborate on the accounting profession’s most pressing challenges.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 12, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires SWKJD in Florida
The top 20 firm said Tuesday it has acquired Sharff, Wittmer, Kurtz, Jackson & Diaz PC, a Coral Gables, FL-based accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Payroll News
Payroll May 13, 2026
1 in 3 Gen Z Workers Quit a Job Based on Social Media Advice, Report Finds
Despite being fairly successful at using non-traditional platforms to land jobs and network, Gen Z also fall victim to harmful or misleading professional advice on social media, according to a new report from Zety.
Payroll May 13, 2026
What is Job Seekers’ No. 1 Hiring Frustration?
Based on a survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers, a new Resume Genius report reveals how today's job market is taking a toll on candidates' mental health.
Payroll May 13, 2026
5 Weird Job Titles Companies Are Using in 2026
From hallucination auditors to burnout prevention officers, unusual titles are taking over workplaces
Benefits May 13, 2026
Latest Prediction Says Social Security Recipients to Get 3.9% Raise in 2027
However, The Senior Citizens League points out that seniors are already feeling the pinch, and a 3.9% increase isn’t likely to go very far.
Small Business May 12, 2026
5 Payroll Mistakes That Are Costing Small Businesses Thousands—and How to Fix Them
A small business finance expert says payroll mistakes are among the most consistent and underreported sources of cash drain for small businesses.
Payroll May 12, 2026
Survey: 92% of Workers Say Companies Use Inflated Job Titles to Fake Career Growth
A new MyPerfectResume survey reveals how employers are handing out inflated titles without promotions or raises, leaving workers misled, underpaid, and stuck.
Payroll May 12, 2026
Joy-Based Budgeting: Does it Actually Work?
Joy-based budgeting is the practice of spending money on the things that enrich your life, like that fancy foamy coffee, while still meeting your savings goals.
Staffing May 11, 2026
73% of Employers Say They Use AI in Hiring Decisions
As AI roles expand, many employers acknowledge that these systems are not always making the right decisions.
Technology News
Technology May 11, 2026
2026 Readers’ Choice Awards Spotlight the Best Accounting, Tax & Small Business Tech
The Readers' Choice Awards give readers the chance to spotlight the technologies they most respect and trust to provide client services, manage their firms, and help their clients run their businesses.
Technology May 13, 2026
Wolters Kluwer Says CCH Axcess Advisor is Now Readily Available to Firms
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting said Wednesday that CCH Axcess Advisor is now commercially available to U.S. firms that are moving away from compliance‑centric work to an advisory service model.
Technology May 13, 2026
Intuit Announces Several Enhancements to Intuit Enterprise Suite
Intuit has introduced a plethora of new capabilities to Intuit Enterprise Suite, the company's AI-powered business platform that brings together financial, payroll, human resources, marketing, and cash flow tools in one place.
Technology May 13, 2026
Xero Provides Small Businesses and Accountants With a Natural Language Custom AI Agent Builder
The global small business accounting platform announced Wednesday the launch of XeroForce, a natural language custom AI agent builder for the financial workflows of small businesses and accountants.
Firm Management May 12, 2026
GruntWorx and The CFO Project Partner to Help Firms Expand Advisory Services
The partnership brings together two essential components of the high-margin, modern firm model.
Technology May 12, 2026
Deel Launches Agentic Workflow Platform Akai
Akai automates the manual, portal-based workflows that slow operations teams down without needing a developer, an API, or an IT integration project, Deel says.
Staffing May 11, 2026
73% of Employers Say They Use AI in Hiring Decisions
As AI roles expand, many employers acknowledge that these systems are not always making the right decisions.
Artificial Intelligence May 9, 2026
The AI Audit Your Firm Hasn’t Done: Hidden Costs That Could Hit Your Bottom Line
The potential hidden costs of AI in accounting firms are real, material, and worth a careful assessment.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Cohen & Co. Acquires Gordon Advisors in Michigan
The Cleveland, OH-based top 50 firm is acquiring Gordon Advisors, an accounting and business consulting firm located in Southeast Michigan, effective June 1.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Sorren Adds Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn in Maryland
Owings Mills, MD-based full-service CPA firm Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn has joined Sorren, adding to the top 100 accounting firm's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Firm Management May 12, 2026
Caught in the Middle: Why Caregiving May Be Accounting’s Next Talent Crisis
Many professionals are now simultaneously managing peak career demands and significant caregiving responsibilities.
Firm Management May 12, 2026
GruntWorx and The CFO Project Partner to Help Firms Expand Advisory Services
The partnership brings together two essential components of the high-margin, modern firm model.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 12, 2026
Citrin Cooperman Acquires SWKJD in Florida
The top 20 firm said Tuesday it has acquired Sharff, Wittmer, Kurtz, Jackson & Diaz PC, a Coral Gables, FL-based accounting and advisory firm serving privately held businesses and high-net-worth individuals.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 12, 2026
Nichols Cauley Adds The Molieri Group in Florida
The move adds expertise in inbound and outbound international tax consulting, estate and trust matters, and complex planning for high-net-worth individuals and their businesses to Alan Whitman-led Nichols Cauley.
Payroll May 12, 2026
Survey: 92% of Workers Say Companies Use Inflated Job Titles to Fake Career Growth
A new MyPerfectResume survey reveals how employers are handing out inflated titles without promotions or raises, leaving workers misled, underpaid, and stuck.
Firm Management May 11, 2026
What The Devil Wears Prada Taught Me About Leadership
Underneath all the fashion and sarcasm is a reminder every leader needs to hear: excellence and empathy are not opposites.
Webinars
May 28, 2026
CPE Webinar: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller tax prep firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down: system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or constantly troubleshooting outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the right time to explore a move to a modern cloud‑based tax platform.
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
Archived Webcast: 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.