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Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 1, 2026
CLA Expands in Pacific Northwest by Adding Perkins & Co.
Portland, OR-based Perkins & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm that also has an office in Vancouver, WA, has joined CliftonLarsonAllen, effective July 1.
Taxes July 1, 2026
House Ways and Means in Early Stages of Tackling Sports Taxation
Legislation on a wide range of sports-related tax issues is under consideration.
State CPA Societies July 1, 2026
Florida Institute of CPAs Elects Amy Kistka as New Chair
Kistka began her volunteer service with the FICPA in 2019 as a member of its State Legislative Policy Committee and Women in Leadership Committee.
Technology July 1, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need One Secure Workspace for Wolters Kluwer Apps
Let’s discuss all the reasons why CPA firms must host Wolters Kluwer apps in the cloud for total data protection.
SEC July 1, 2026
For Crucial Federal Agencies, the Veneer of Independence is Stripped Away
Federal agencies long regarded as pillars of nonpartisan stability are facing an identity crisis after the Supreme Court this week swept away nearly a century of precedent limiting presidential power.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
EisnerAmper Joins Forces with Silicon Valley-Based Sherwood Partners
Sherwood Partners, which specializes in assignments for the benefit of creditors, restructuring, and fiduciary services, will be combining with top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper in a deal expected to close in July.
Technology June 30, 2026
TaxStatus Launches New Capability That Turns Tax Records Into Planning Opportunities
TaxStatus unveiled Planning Observations, a new capability that automatically identifies advisory opportunities and advice gaps from a client’s own tax records.
Tax News
Taxes July 1, 2026
House Ways and Means in Early Stages of Tackling Sports Taxation
Legislation on a wide range of sports-related tax issues is under consideration.
Taxes June 30, 2026
The 30-Million-Client Problem Hiding in Your Schedule C Stack
Firms that serve this segment profitably do not work harder in March. They change the setup so the mess never reaches the return.
Taxes June 30, 2026
New Boston Tax Rule Shields Seniors From Losing $1K-$2K Tax Credit
A change to the senior property tax exemption, which was signed into law by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, is expected to help homeowners on fixed incomes with housing costs.
Taxes June 30, 2026
Some Republicans Join Missouri Democrats in Push Against Income Tax Phaseout
At least 10 Republican lawmakers, including state Rep. Tony Harbison, publicly have signaled their opposition to the plan by either voting "no" on the legislation or issuing statements later reversing their "yes" votes.
Taxes June 30, 2026
Could Initiative to Kill Washington’s ‘Millionaires Tax’ Also Kill the State’s Capital Gains Tax?
Opponents of an initiative to repeal Washington's new high-earners income tax are warning the proposal could also strike down other taxes, putting billions of dollars in state revenues that fund public services at risk.
Taxes June 29, 2026
Tax Court Reviews ‘Cohan Rule’ in New Business Expense Case
There’s no substitute for keeping accurate records that can prove the existence and amount of deductible expenses.
Taxes June 29, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Becomes Ripe Target for Taxes
Some progressives, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are floating various plans to spread the wealth of the AI boom, ranging from taxes on AI tokens to an excise tax on the energy used by data centers.
Taxes June 29, 2026
Why Gov. DeSantis Now Says He Won’t Campaign for Property Tax Plan
After spending the last year talking about eliminating or cutting Floridians’ property taxes, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that he won’t campaign to help pass an amendment on the ballot that he first proposed.
Accounting News
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 1, 2026
CLA Expands in Pacific Northwest by Adding Perkins & Co.
Portland, OR-based Perkins & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm that also has an office in Vancouver, WA, has joined CliftonLarsonAllen, effective July 1.
State CPA Societies July 1, 2026
Florida Institute of CPAs Elects Amy Kistka as New Chair
Kistka began her volunteer service with the FICPA in 2019 as a member of its State Legislative Policy Committee and Women in Leadership Committee.
SEC July 1, 2026
For Crucial Federal Agencies, the Veneer of Independence is Stripped Away
Federal agencies long regarded as pillars of nonpartisan stability are facing an identity crisis after the Supreme Court this week swept away nearly a century of precedent limiting presidential power.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
EisnerAmper Joins Forces with Silicon Valley-Based Sherwood Partners
Sherwood Partners, which specializes in assignments for the benefit of creditors, restructuring, and fiduciary services, will be combining with top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper in a deal expected to close in July.
Taxes June 30, 2026
The 30-Million-Client Problem Hiding in Your Schedule C Stack
Firms that serve this segment profitably do not work harder in March. They change the setup so the mess never reaches the return.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
Fischer Cunnane Adds Kalos Hutchings & Co.
Chester County, PA-based CPA firm Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd. has acquired Kalos Hutchings & Co. LLC, an accounting, tax and advisory firm in Montgomery County, PA.
Auditing June 30, 2026
Clients Who Wait for a Financial Audit Notice Pay Far More Than the Engagement Fee
There are practical steps that hold up well regardless of which regulatory framework applies to a given client.
Payroll News
Payroll June 30, 2026
Fetterman Says He Will Open Trump Accounts for His Kids, Urges Others to Do the Same
Sen. John Fetterman—who did not vote for the GOP-led initiative last year—said he was urging families in deeply Democratic Philadelphia to look past Trump’s name on the program.
Artificial Intelligence June 30, 2026
AI Giants May Soon Enter Your Retirement Portfolio. Should You Worry?
The expected IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic could give retirement savers a stake in the AI boom—and expose them to trillion-dollar risk.
Payroll June 30, 2026
New York City Ranked Worst Place to Start a Career, Study Finds
A recent analysis from WalletHub ranked New York City as the worst of 182 U.S. cities to start a career in, based on 25 metrics including the availability of entry-level jobs, the average monthly starting salary, and housing affordability.
Firm Management June 30, 2026
Column: Want to Work From Home? Make Sure Your Boss Isn’t a Narcissist
A newly released research paper finds that a boss’ objection to working from home is more likely to be driven by ego and a thirst for control and status than it is anything else.
Payroll June 29, 2026
AICPA Urges Families to Learn the Basics of ‘Trump Accounts’ Before Contributing
The funds in a Trump Account are generally intended for a child’s future goals such as higher education, buying a first home or starting a business and do not allow withdrawals before age 18 in most cases.
Payroll June 25, 2026
Minimum Wages Will Rise in More Than 20 Cities, States in July
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour has lost 30% of its purchasing power since 2009.
Economy June 25, 2026
U.S. Consumer Spending Picks Up as Inflation Hits Three-Year High
U.S. consumer spending accelerated in May even as prices rose at the fastest pace in more than three years, suggesting Americans are powering through the fallout from the Iran war.
Benefits June 25, 2026
An Unlikely Senate Alliance Might Be What Finally Fixes Social Security
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts don’t agree on much, but they have agreed to work together on legislation to improve Social Security’s solvency.
Technology News
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Technology July 1, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need One Secure Workspace for Wolters Kluwer Apps
Let’s discuss all the reasons why CPA firms must host Wolters Kluwer apps in the cloud for total data protection.
Technology June 30, 2026
TaxStatus Launches New Capability That Turns Tax Records Into Planning Opportunities
TaxStatus unveiled Planning Observations, a new capability that automatically identifies advisory opportunities and advice gaps from a client’s own tax records.
Artificial Intelligence June 30, 2026
AI Giants May Soon Enter Your Retirement Portfolio. Should You Worry?
The expected IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic could give retirement savers a stake in the AI boom—and expose them to trillion-dollar risk.
Financial Reporting June 29, 2026
AI for Accounts Payable: The Everyday Problems It Solves
Traditional automation of the AP process has historically been used to solve the problems of manual AP, including inaccuracy. AI now builds on that, making the AP process smarter, faster, and more intuitive.
Financial Reporting June 29, 2026
BlackLine Expands Agentic Financial Operations Platform
To safely integrate AI into core operations, CFOs must solve for deep operational context, continuous governance, and auditor trust.
Technology June 29, 2026
Expanded CCH Axcess Expert AI to Deliver AI-Powered Scan and K-1 Automation
Early users are seeing efficiency gains of 30 to 70 percent across document-intensive workflows.
Small Business June 29, 2026
Xero Introduces Industry Benchmarking Intelligence for Small Businesses
Industry Benchmarks unlocks actionable intelligence to help businesses evaluate where they stand in relation to peers
Firm Management News
Accounting June 26, 2026
Intuit Connect ON: What You Need to Know About the Latest Platform Innovations
From Intuit QuickBooks core improvements to a reimagined partner program, the throughline was direct: Accountant feedback drives Intuit’s roadmap.
Mergers and Acquisitions July 1, 2026
CLA Expands in Pacific Northwest by Adding Perkins & Co.
Portland, OR-based Perkins & Co., an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 firm that also has an office in Vancouver, WA, has joined CliftonLarsonAllen, effective July 1.
Technology July 1, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need One Secure Workspace for Wolters Kluwer Apps
Let’s discuss all the reasons why CPA firms must host Wolters Kluwer apps in the cloud for total data protection.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
EisnerAmper Joins Forces with Silicon Valley-Based Sherwood Partners
Sherwood Partners, which specializes in assignments for the benefit of creditors, restructuring, and fiduciary services, will be combining with top 15 accounting firm EisnerAmper in a deal expected to close in July.
Mergers and Acquisitions June 30, 2026
Fischer Cunnane Adds Kalos Hutchings & Co.
Chester County, PA-based CPA firm Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd. has acquired Kalos Hutchings & Co. LLC, an accounting, tax and advisory firm in Montgomery County, PA.
Firm Management June 30, 2026
Column: Want to Work From Home? Make Sure Your Boss Isn’t a Narcissist
A newly released research paper finds that a boss’ objection to working from home is more likely to be driven by ego and a thirst for control and status than it is anything else.
Staffing June 29, 2026
You Called Them Rockstars, Then Burned Them Out
Firm leaders treat capability as an invitation to overload rather than an asset to be protected.
Firm Management June 29, 2026
When a Breach Hits Your Firm: What Accounting Professionals Need to Know About Cyber Incident Recovery
Every minute an organization remains uncontrolled during a security incident is a minute the adversary retains the advantage and broadens the damage.
Webinars
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.
May 28, 2026
Archived Webcast: 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?