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Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Customers Are Taking Ikea to Federal Court to Demand Refunds for Tariff Price Hikes
Two customers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in Philadelphia against Ikea, asking a judge to order the Swedish company to refund customers for price increases that were in response to tariffs.
Technology April 30, 2026 Sponsored
5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2026
Technology is rapidly reshaping the accounting and tax profession. AI, automation, unified tech stacks, and cloud-based platforms are moving from emerging ideas to everyday tools, changing how firms operate, collaborate, and serve clients.
Taxes April 30, 2026
NYC Comptroller: Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Fall Far Short of $500 Million Goal
Comptroller Mark Levine says the tax, which would place a surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more, could yield between $340 million and $380 million, much lower than the $500 million goal set by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Accounting April 30, 2026
3 Things Accounting Firms Must Fix to Stop Losing Clients
Firms that retain clients all share a few simple habits, and the firms that lose clients tend to make the same preventable mistakes.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Ghost Jobs Still Haunting 67% of Job Seekers, Report Finds
A new Resume Genius survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers examines hiring frustrations, resume behavior, and AI concerns.
Tax News
Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Customers Are Taking Ikea to Federal Court to Demand Refunds for Tariff Price Hikes
Two customers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit in Philadelphia against Ikea, asking a judge to order the Swedish company to refund customers for price increases that were in response to tariffs.
Taxes April 30, 2026
NYC Comptroller: Pied-à-Terre Tax Could Fall Far Short of $500 Million Goal
Comptroller Mark Levine says the tax, which would place a surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more, could yield between $340 million and $380 million, much lower than the $500 million goal set by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Illinois Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud, Filing False Returns
Dormeshia A. Haire, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of making false statements on a tax return, one count of wire fraud and three counts of aiding and abetting the filing of false and fraudulent returns.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Passes House
The bipartisan bill, introduced by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Greg Steube (R-FL), would permit victims to claim disaster-related personal casualty losses without having to itemize deductions through Jan. 1.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Tax Relief Change Legislation Reaches Compromise in Hawaii
Several negotiators in the state House and Senate reached a tentative agreement Tuesday night on a compromise draft of legislation altering future Hawaii income tax cuts.
Taxes April 29, 2026
IRS Increases Foreign Earned Income Tax Breaks
In a new ruling, Notice 2026-25, 4/7/26, the IRS has bolstered a couple of tax breaks available to taxpayers working abroad.
Accounting News
Accounting April 29, 2026
Smaller Rooms, Bigger Impacts — Small Conferences and Retreats Help Build the Profession
Professionals are starting to reconsider the mega accounting conferences and move toward smaller conferences, niche retreats, and multi-city roadshows.
Accounting April 17, 2026
Last Chance to Vote in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Each year, readers get the opportunity to show their support for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Accounting April 30, 2026
3 Things Accounting Firms Must Fix to Stop Losing Clients
Firms that retain clients all share a few simple habits, and the firms that lose clients tend to make the same preventable mistakes.
Small Business April 30, 2026
Beyond Cost-Cutting: How SMBs Can Turn Idle Cash Into a Passive Revenue Stream
Raj Bhaskar, CEO of embedded accounting solutions provider Tight and a small business finance expert, shares four strategies small businesses can use to put their cash to work.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 30, 2026
Wipfli Adds Risk Management Firm CompliancePoint
CompliancePoint, a provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, will join Wipfli in a transaction expected to close on May 1, the top 25 accounting firm said on Thursday.
Technology April 29, 2026
Sage Expands Partnership with AWS to Accelerate SMB Cloud Migration and AI Adoption
The collaboration brings together Sage’s AI-powered financial technology with Amazon Web Services' cloud infrastructure and AI services to help small and midsized businesses modernize faster and embed agentic AI across their workflows.
Technology April 29, 2026
Intuit Financial Intelligence Apps Now Available in Claude
Users will be able to access and use QuickBooks, Mailchimp, TurboTax, and Credit Karma apps directly within the Claude chat experience, Intuit said.
Technology April 29, 2026
AICPA and CIMA Unveil AI Accelerator Skills Program
The AI Accelerator Skills Program is a three-tiered training initiative designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to navigate and lead in an artificial intelligence-enabled world.
Payroll News
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Ghost Jobs Still Haunting 67% of Job Seekers, Report Finds
A new Resume Genius survey of 1,000 active U.S. job seekers examines hiring frustrations, resume behavior, and AI concerns.
Payroll April 30, 2026
Why Unplugging Still Feels Risky at Work—Even in Boundary-Aware Cultures
"When availability is quietly treated as commitment, unplugging may start to feel like you’re missing out,” leadership expert Fineas Tatar says.
Taxes April 29, 2026
California Considers Tax on Retirement Accounts
The effort, though, may have an impact on a dueling campaign to tax California's billionaires to offset federal healthcare cuts.
Small Business April 28, 2026
Federal Government Intervenes to Block Illinois’ Landmark Credit Card Swipe Fee Law
The order is the latest development in a nearly two-year fight between banks and retailers over the Illinois law, a battle that has played out in courts, in Springfield, on television airwaves and now in Washington.
Economy April 28, 2026
Americans Are Building Their Emergency Savings, But Gaps Remain Across Age and Gender
While 78% of Americans report having at least some money set aside to cover living expenses, the depth of those savings varies.
Payroll April 28, 2026
Off-the-Clock Recruiting: 52% Have Recruited Candidates Outside Work
As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high-performers.
Payroll April 28, 2026
The Workplace Mental Health Crisis No One is Tracking: Sleep
Sleep disruption is the most commonly reported mental health issue among employees, yet employers significantly underestimate it, missing an early warning sign of deeper psychological strain.
Technology News
Technology April 30, 2026 Sponsored
5 Tech Trends to Watch in 2026
Technology is rapidly reshaping the accounting and tax profession. AI, automation, unified tech stacks, and cloud-based platforms are moving from emerging ideas to everyday tools, changing how firms operate, collaborate, and serve clients.
Advisory April 30, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Reveals Plans for Tax Advisory Summit 2026
TaxPlanIQ, a tax planning software platform built for advisory-focused accounting firms, has announced its 2026 Tax Advisory Summit: Building the Firm of the Future with Higher Fees & Less Stress.
Technology April 29, 2026
Sage Expands Partnership with AWS to Accelerate SMB Cloud Migration and AI Adoption
The collaboration brings together Sage’s AI-powered financial technology with Amazon Web Services' cloud infrastructure and AI services to help small and midsized businesses modernize faster and embed agentic AI across their workflows.
Technology April 29, 2026
Intuit Financial Intelligence Apps Now Available in Claude
Users will be able to access and use QuickBooks, Mailchimp, TurboTax, and Credit Karma apps directly within the Claude chat experience, Intuit said.
Technology April 29, 2026
AICPA and CIMA Unveil AI Accelerator Skills Program
The AI Accelerator Skills Program is a three-tiered training initiative designed to prepare accounting and finance professionals to navigate and lead in an artificial intelligence-enabled world.
Technology April 29, 2026
RightRev Announces New Stripe Connector for Automated Revenue Recognition
RightRev has launched its pre‑built connector for financial services platform Stripe, which gives companies a direct, automated path from Stripe billing into ASC 606- and IFRS 15-compliant revenue recognition.
Technology April 29, 2026
Rippling Rolls Out Automated Compliance Tool for SOC 2 Audits
Workforce management system Rippling has launched an automated compliance tool that the San Francisco-based company says dramatically simplifies SOC 2 audits.
Accounting April 29, 2026
BillingPlatform Launches RevVenue, a Hub for Revenue Accounting Insights
BillingPlatform has launched RevVenue, an expert-led online resource hub that addresses mounting ASC 606 challenges as usage-based, AI-driven monetization models change how companies capture and recognize revenue.
Firm Management News
Accounting April 30, 2026
3 Things Accounting Firms Must Fix to Stop Losing Clients
Firms that retain clients all share a few simple habits, and the firms that lose clients tend to make the same preventable mistakes.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 30, 2026
Wipfli Adds Risk Management Firm CompliancePoint
CompliancePoint, a provider of risk management services focused on information security, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, will join Wipfli in a transaction expected to close on May 1, the top 25 accounting firm said on Thursday.
Financial Reporting April 28, 2026
How the Best-Run Accounting Firms Measure Performance (Hint: It’s Not Just About Revenue)
Here are five operational benchmarks that top-performing firms use as a yardstick to measure success: profitability, time, cash flow, data, and technology.
Payroll April 28, 2026
Off-the-Clock Recruiting: 52% Have Recruited Candidates Outside Work
As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high-performers.
Firm Management April 28, 2026
How Smaller Accounting Firms Build Strong Market Authority
Here’s what most small firm owners don’t realize. Authority isn’t built by size. It’s built on clarity, consistency, and usefulness.
Mergers and Acquisitions April 28, 2026
Platform Accounting Group Acquires Pennsylvania Firm
This is Platform’s second location in Pennsylvania and further expands its reach in the Northeast marketplace.
Accounting April 28, 2026
CFOs Who Implement Strategic AI Deployment Will Add 10 Margin Points of Growth
Cloud ERP remains the highest-performing technology across the finance technology landscape, with adoption up 7% year over year.
Firm Management April 27, 2026
Why AI’s Language Shift Signals a Material Going-Concern Risk
Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental. It is embedded in how organizations search, advertise, operate, educate, and deliver professional services.
Webinars
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
CPE Webinar: 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.
January 5, 2026
Archived Webcast: Master Filing Amended and Superseded Returns on Form 1040-X
Filing corrected returns can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join Amanda Watson, EA, for a practical session designed to help you confidently navigate amended and superseded returns.