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Small Business August 12, 2026
FinCEN Permanently Nixes Beneficial Ownership Reporting
"Treasury is eliminating a burdensome reporting requirement for millions of law-abiding business owners without compromising our national security," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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.
Firm Management August 12, 2026
Koltin Consulting Group Makes 2026 Inc. 5000
Koltin Consulting Group ranked No. 2,117 in the list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, based on revenue growth over the past three years.
Payroll August 12, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 Gen X Workers Don’t Expect to Ever Fully Retire
The survey of 1,003 Gen X workers reveals a generation struggling to keep their heads above water during what should be their prime earning years.
Payroll August 12, 2026
Xero Introduces Integrated Payroll, Powered by Gusto
Xero Payroll was built to turn payroll from an administrative burden into a connected, more efficient part of running a business.
State CPA Societies August 12, 2026
CalCPA’s Annual Members Club Summit Brings Together Accounting Leaders to Chart the Future of the Profession
The event provided three days of learning, collaboration and leadership focused on the future of accounting.
Firm Management August 12, 2026
AI Won’t Kill Accounting, But It May Destroy the Business Model
What clients need now, and what AI cannot manufacture, is someone asking the question they didn't know they had.
Taxes August 12, 2026
IRS Releases Guidance on Retirement Plan Rollovers
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance Wednesday that the tax agency says will simplify and standardize the rollover process for both participants and plan sponsors.
Tax News
Taxes August 12, 2026
IRS Releases Guidance on Retirement Plan Rollovers
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance Wednesday that the tax agency says will simplify and standardize the rollover process for both participants and plan sponsors.
Taxes August 12, 2026
Trump Looks for Ways to Block Mamdani Pied-à-Terre Tax
President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to seek a way to block New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s planned pied-à-terre tax, calling it a “dangerous political experiment.”
Taxes August 12, 2026
Trump Weighs Call for Capital Gains Tax Cuts as Midterm Boost
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Tuesday in an interview with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow that Trump wants to offer voters more incentives to back Republicans in November's election.
Taxes August 12, 2026
Wyden’s Wildfire Tax Relief Bill Passes Just Before Congress Recesses
A bill backed by Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden to relieve natural disaster survivors from paying federal income taxes on their recovery settlements passed against unexpected odds.
Taxes August 11, 2026
Tax Tips to Know Before Donating a Car to Charity
To qualify for a deduction, the charity must provide you with a written substantiation of a donation valued above $500.
Taxes August 11, 2026
AICPA Seeks Clarity and Guidance for Three CAMT Notices
The recommendations focus on purchase accounting and push-down accounting, domestic research and R&E expenditures.
Taxes August 11, 2026
IRS Issues Proposed Regs on Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts
The proposed regulations outline requirements for employers that wish to maintain a Trump Account contribution program.
Taxes August 10, 2026
Judge Halts Rollout of Mamdani’s Pied-à-Terre Tax
The order also nullified any deadlines for the tax, at least for the time being.
Accounting News
Small Business August 12, 2026
FinCEN Permanently Nixes Beneficial Ownership Reporting
"Treasury is eliminating a burdensome reporting requirement for millions of law-abiding business owners without compromising our national security," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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.
Firm Management August 12, 2026
Koltin Consulting Group Makes 2026 Inc. 5000
Koltin Consulting Group ranked No. 2,117 in the list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, based on revenue growth over the past three years.
State CPA Societies August 12, 2026
CalCPA’s Annual Members Club Summit Brings Together Accounting Leaders to Chart the Future of the Profession
The event provided three days of learning, collaboration and leadership focused on the future of accounting.
Accounting August 11, 2026
AICPA News – August 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Technology September 22, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Crowe Closes Private Equity Investment From KKR
Chicago-based Crowe completed the sale of a stake in the firm to KKR on Aug. 7, making it one of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. to receive a private equity infusion.
Financial Reporting August 11, 2026
The Difference Between Compliance and Defensibility
Firms that handle exams well treat the reasoning behind a decision as part of the decision itself.
Payroll News
Payroll August 12, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 Gen X Workers Don’t Expect to Ever Fully Retire
The survey of 1,003 Gen X workers reveals a generation struggling to keep their heads above water during what should be their prime earning years.
Payroll August 12, 2026
Xero Introduces Integrated Payroll, Powered by Gusto
Xero Payroll was built to turn payroll from an administrative burden into a connected, more efficient part of running a business.
Taxes August 12, 2026
IRS Releases Guidance on Retirement Plan Rollovers
The Treasury Department and the IRS issued guidance Wednesday that the tax agency says will simplify and standardize the rollover process for both participants and plan sponsors.
Payroll August 12, 2026
Human Connection Still Anchors Jobs as AI Uncertainty Swirls
Economic research hasn’t shown large-scale AI job displacement … yet.
Benefits August 12, 2026
Column: How to Fix Social Security, in Six Words
An economist proposes bipartisan Social Security reform that avoids any benefit cuts and puts the program on a path to long-term solvency.
Benefits August 12, 2026
Social Security Takes New Step to Address Major Complaints
The Social Security Administration said it is addressing concerns about the disability filing process with new technology designed to make the process easier.
General News August 11, 2026
The Richest Zip Code in the U.S. in 2026
The area's median home price jumped roughly 20 percent to $9.93 million, while Fisher Island, Florida’s median home sale price fell to $8.3 million.
Payroll August 11, 2026
Workplace Trust in AI: 97% of Workers Still Put Human Judgment First
Despite AI’s growing role at work, the vast majority of workers still begin with human judgment.
Technology News
Payroll August 12, 2026
Xero Introduces Integrated Payroll, Powered by Gusto
Xero Payroll was built to turn payroll from an administrative burden into a connected, more efficient part of running a business.
Firm Management August 12, 2026
AI Won’t Kill Accounting, But It May Destroy the Business Model
What clients need now, and what AI cannot manufacture, is someone asking the question they didn't know they had.
Payroll August 12, 2026
Human Connection Still Anchors Jobs as AI Uncertainty Swirls
Economic research hasn’t shown large-scale AI job displacement … yet.
Technology September 22, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Study Reveals Gap Between the AI Ambitions of Accounting Teams and Their Ability to Execute
According to the report, finance teams remain burdened by manual work, and the pressure to deliver faster, cleaner, and more defensible numbers continues to rise.
Payroll August 11, 2026
Workplace Trust in AI: 97% of Workers Still Put Human Judgment First
Despite AI’s growing role at work, the vast majority of workers still begin with human judgment.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Protecting Privilege in the Age of AI: What Two New Federal Rulings Mean for Tax Professionals
Artificial intelligence tools are now a fixture of daily practice, for tax attorneys, CPAs, and the clients they share.
Technology August 11, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Named No. 644 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List
A tax planning and advisory platform serving accounting firms across the U.S., TaxPlanIQ posted 562% three-year revenue growth to earn its place among this year’s honorees.
Firm Management News
Firm Management August 12, 2026
Koltin Consulting Group Makes 2026 Inc. 5000
Koltin Consulting Group ranked No. 2,117 in the list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, based on revenue growth over the past three years.
Firm Management August 12, 2026
AI Won’t Kill Accounting, But It May Destroy the Business Model
What clients need now, and what AI cannot manufacture, is someone asking the question they didn't know they had.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Scaling the Micro-Firm: How AI Enables Hyper-Specialization
To transition a practice from general compliance to specialized advisory, firm leaders must first insulate themselves from low-value administrative friction.
Accounting August 11, 2026
AICPA News – August 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Technology September 22, 2026 Sponsored
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.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Study Reveals Gap Between the AI Ambitions of Accounting Teams and Their Ability to Execute
According to the report, finance teams remain burdened by manual work, and the pressure to deliver faster, cleaner, and more defensible numbers continues to rise.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Protecting Privilege in the Age of AI: What Two New Federal Rulings Mean for Tax Professionals
Artificial intelligence tools are now a fixture of daily practice, for tax attorneys, CPAs, and the clients they share.
Firm Management August 11, 2026
Crowe Closes Private Equity Investment From KKR
Chicago-based Crowe completed the sale of a stake in the firm to KKR on Aug. 7, making it one of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. to receive a private equity infusion.
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.