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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.
Payroll August 6, 2026
Top Tech Entry Jobs are Data Analysts and Software Engineers
The finding adds role-level detail to a broader debate about whether the tech labor market is improving for early-career workers.
IRS August 6, 2026
Higher Ed Prepares for New IRS E-Filing System
Colleges and universities will soon have to replace the decades-old IRS filing system they use to submit information returns.
Taxes August 6, 2026
IRS Adds New Features to Business Tax Accounts
The new and expanded features provide businesses and organizations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage federal tax account information online, the agency said on Aug. 6.
Taxes August 6, 2026
Missouri Voters Rejected the Governor’s Income Tax Plan. Could He Have Saved It?
Skeptical Missouri voters said an emphatic "no" to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s bid to phase out the state income tax.
Payroll August 6, 2026
I Put a Chatbot’s Financial Advice to the Test
AI tools can help with financial planning, but they have their limits.
Taxes August 6, 2026
Trump Touts Tax Policies in Las Vegas While Local Democrats Criticize Him Over Rising Costs
President Donald Trump has repeatedly framed Las Vegas as central to his tax agenda, calling the city the "birthplace" of the no-tax-on-tips-policy.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Sorren Adds Two Nevada-Based Accounting Firms
The top 50 firm has added Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, further expanding its presence in Nevada and adding specialized expertise in key growth areas.
Tax News
IRS August 6, 2026
Higher Ed Prepares for New IRS E-Filing System
Colleges and universities will soon have to replace the decades-old IRS filing system they use to submit information returns.
Taxes August 6, 2026
IRS Adds New Features to Business Tax Accounts
The new and expanded features provide businesses and organizations more ways to view digital notices, make payments, and access and manage federal tax account information online, the agency said on Aug. 6.
Taxes August 6, 2026
Missouri Voters Rejected the Governor’s Income Tax Plan. Could He Have Saved It?
Skeptical Missouri voters said an emphatic "no" to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s bid to phase out the state income tax.
Taxes August 6, 2026
Trump Touts Tax Policies in Las Vegas While Local Democrats Criticize Him Over Rising Costs
President Donald Trump has repeatedly framed Las Vegas as central to his tax agenda, calling the city the "birthplace" of the no-tax-on-tips-policy.
Taxes August 6, 2026
Former Mayor of Indiana City Seeks Dismissal of Near Decade-Long Tax Case
James Snyder, the former mayor of Portage, IN, wants a federal appeals court to dismiss his case stemming from his November 2016 indictment, which included a charge of obstructing the IRS.
Taxes August 5, 2026
Paxton Pitches Family Tax Cuts While Hammering Talarico in Texas Senate Race
The GOP candidate promotes tax breaks on health care, homes and children as the Democrat's campaign calls the affordability push "laughable."
Taxes August 5, 2026
Protecting Non-Resident Clients From the $25,000 IRS Form 5472 Trap
Proactively navigating these rules protects your clients from staggering penalties while establishing your firm as an essential cross-border advisor.
Taxes August 5, 2026
Missouri Voters Reject Plan to Phase Out State’s Income Tax
A proposed constitutional amendment to replace Missouri’s individual income tax with expanded sales and use taxes, a top priority of Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe, was soundly defeated by voters on Tuesday.
Accounting News
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.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Sorren Adds Two Nevada-Based Accounting Firms
The top 50 firm has added Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, further expanding its presence in Nevada and adding specialized expertise in key growth areas.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Credit Risk Management Firm Joins The Bonadio Group
Top 50 accounting firm The Bonadio Group has added T. Gschwender & Associates, a Syracuse, NY-based provider of credit risk management services to financial institutions.
Accounting August 5, 2026
Deloitte Introduces ControlCatalyst.AI
ControlCatalyst.AI enables smarter risk identification, deeper insights and enhanced quality, resulting in greater value and strategic resource allocation for clients and their stakeholders.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Abacus Worldwide Adds Shanghai-Based Accounting Firm
Chinese accounting firm WSP Biz Advisory has joined Abacus Worldwide, an international association of independent accounting, consulting, and legal firms.
Small Business August 5, 2026
Clients Believe AI Will Not and Cannot Replace Their Accountant
The majority of small business owners surveyed by Karbon didn't name a technical skill their accountant has. They didn't name accuracy, tax knowledge, or compliance. They named the relationship itself.
Firm Management September 1, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Kaufman Rossin Opens Private Equity Practice
Top 50 accounting firm Kaufman Rossin has expanded services to private equity funds, fund managers, and their portfolio companies through its new Kaufman Rossin PE practice.
Payroll News
Payroll August 6, 2026
Top Tech Entry Jobs are Data Analysts and Software Engineers
The finding adds role-level detail to a broader debate about whether the tech labor market is improving for early-career workers.
Payroll August 6, 2026
I Put a Chatbot’s Financial Advice to the Test
AI tools can help with financial planning, but they have their limits.
Benefits August 6, 2026
Could Social Security Benefits Increase? What a New Proposal Would Do
Social Security payments would increase, annual cost-of-living adjustments could be larger and fewer retirees would pay federal taxes on their benefits under a reintroduced proposal from two Connecticut lawmakers.
Benefits August 6, 2026
Column: Save Social Security with the Gig Economy
One way to improve the program: Social Security ought to change its tax treatment of self-employment and start taxing the employers of independent contractors.
Artificial Intelligence August 5, 2026
AI Weeds Out Older and Minority Job Applicants, Lawsuit Against Workday Claims
A lawsuit claiming that Workday uses artificial intelligence tools that discriminate against older, minority and disabled applicants could have far-reaching consequences.
Payroll August 5, 2026
Southern States Dominate Study of Most Affordable Place to Retire in 2026
According to a 2026 study conducted by Retirement Living, seven of the 10 most affordable states to retire in are located in the South.
Economy August 4, 2026
How Much Have Home Prices Changed? Most Metro Areas Are Up
Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter.
Payroll August 4, 2026
Report Finds Middle-Class Stability Out of Reach in Every Major U.S. Metro
Across the 50 largest metros, the average estimated middle-class lifestyle threshold is $104,681.
Technology News
Payroll August 6, 2026
I Put a Chatbot’s Financial Advice to the Test
AI tools can help with financial planning, but they have their limits.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Diamonds May Be a Firm’s Best Strategy: How AI Is Rewriting the Structure of Modern Practice
Artificial intelligence is changing who does the work, and that change has the potential to reshape the very architecture of your firm.
Accounting August 5, 2026
Deloitte Introduces ControlCatalyst.AI
ControlCatalyst.AI enables smarter risk identification, deeper insights and enhanced quality, resulting in greater value and strategic resource allocation for clients and their stakeholders.
Technology August 5, 2026
Aprio and Fieldguide Co-Build the Future of Audit with Agentic AI
The partnership traces back to a three-month Payment Card Industry (PCI) pilot launched in March 2023, which converted to a full platform agreement by May of that year.
Artificial Intelligence August 5, 2026
AI Weeds Out Older and Minority Job Applicants, Lawsuit Against Workday Claims
A lawsuit claiming that Workday uses artificial intelligence tools that discriminate against older, minority and disabled applicants could have far-reaching consequences.
Small Business August 5, 2026
Clients Believe AI Will Not and Cannot Replace Their Accountant
The majority of small business owners surveyed by Karbon didn't name a technical skill their accountant has. They didn't name accuracy, tax knowledge, or compliance. They named the relationship itself.
Firm Management September 1, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Taxes August 4, 2026
IRS Warns of 5 Types of Tax Data Phishing Scams
Common Threats: Scammers use phishing, targeted spear phishing, cloned emails, high-level whaling, and fake new-client emails to deliver malware and steal credentials.
Firm Management News
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Sorren Adds Two Nevada-Based Accounting Firms
The top 50 firm has added Persing Professional Group and Carefree Professional Practice Resources, further expanding its presence in Nevada and adding specialized expertise in key growth areas.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 6, 2026
Credit Risk Management Firm Joins The Bonadio Group
Top 50 accounting firm The Bonadio Group has added T. Gschwender & Associates, a Syracuse, NY-based provider of credit risk management services to financial institutions.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Diamonds May Be a Firm’s Best Strategy: How AI Is Rewriting the Structure of Modern Practice
Artificial intelligence is changing who does the work, and that change has the potential to reshape the very architecture of your firm.
Taxes August 5, 2026
Protecting Non-Resident Clients From the $25,000 IRS Form 5472 Trap
Proactively navigating these rules protects your clients from staggering penalties while establishing your firm as an essential cross-border advisor.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Abacus Worldwide Adds Shanghai-Based Accounting Firm
Chinese accounting firm WSP Biz Advisory has joined Abacus Worldwide, an international association of independent accounting, consulting, and legal firms.
Firm Management September 1, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Firm Management August 5, 2026
Kaufman Rossin Opens Private Equity Practice
Top 50 accounting firm Kaufman Rossin has expanded services to private equity funds, fund managers, and their portfolio companies through its new Kaufman Rossin PE practice.
Mergers and Acquisitions August 4, 2026
Mauldin & Jenkins Merges in Schmoyer and Co. in South Carolina
Top 60 accounting firm Mauldin & Jenkins has expanded its practice within the Greater Columbia, SC, area through a merger with Schmoyer and Co., effective Aug. 1.
Webinars
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.
June 9, 2026
Archived Webinar: Ask Ryan Lazanis Anything
Tax season might be in the rearview mirror, but for many firm owners, the sprint never ends. If you feel like your firm is running you, instead of the other way around, bring your questions to Ryan Lazanis, CPA, of Future Firm Accelerate in this “Ask Me Anything” webinar.