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Financial Reporting September 15, 2026
Expensify Becomes One of the First Expense Management Tools Available in Claude for Small Business
New integration with Anthropic brings automated expense management, receipts, and spend insights directly into Claude.
Technology September 15, 2026
AI Disclosure Is Not About the Tool. It Is About the Trust
Clients may not need a list of every technology their accountants use, but they do need confidence that AI risks are being managed.
Firm Management September 15, 2026
The Bonadio Group Announces Plans for Future Headquarters in Perinton, NY
The Bonadio Group has grown into the largest independent accounting and advisory firm in Upstate New York.
Technology September 15, 2026
5 Costly Technology Mistakes Bookkeepers Make and How to Avoid Them
When adopting technologies, certain mistakes are bound to happen. However, there are some major mistakes that bookkeepers must avoid.
Taxes October 14, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…
Taxes September 15, 2026
Union Leader Behind Prop. 40 California Billionaire Tax Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Bullying
Dave Regan is accused of trying to "extort” other labor leaders in Service Employees International Union California state council in a bid to win support for the measure.
Taxes September 15, 2026
$10 Million Fight Brewing Over Proposal to Stop Income Tax on Washington Millionaires
Washington state’s refusal to levy personal income has made its tax code an outlier for more than 90 years.
Payroll September 15, 2026
Delta Air Lines, Wells Fargo, and Pivot Bio Are Embracing Trump Savings Accounts for Workers’ Kids
The federal government is investing $1,000 into long-term savings accounts for children. Delta Air Lines, Pivot Bio and Wells Fargo are matching the contributions.
Tax News
Taxes October 14, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…
Taxes September 15, 2026
Union Leader Behind Prop. 40 California Billionaire Tax Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Bullying
Dave Regan is accused of trying to "extort” other labor leaders in Service Employees International Union California state council in a bid to win support for the measure.
Taxes September 15, 2026
$10 Million Fight Brewing Over Proposal to Stop Income Tax on Washington Millionaires
Washington state’s refusal to levy personal income has made its tax code an outlier for more than 90 years.
Payroll September 15, 2026
Delta Air Lines, Wells Fargo, and Pivot Bio Are Embracing Trump Savings Accounts for Workers’ Kids
The federal government is investing $1,000 into long-term savings accounts for children. Delta Air Lines, Pivot Bio and Wells Fargo are matching the contributions.
Taxes September 15, 2026
A Federal Tax Credit Could Add 143,000 Film and TV Jobs, Study Says
A federal film and television tax credit could boost U.S. production spending by $125 billion and add more than 143,000 jobs by 2035, according to a new study commissioned by the Motion Picture Assn.
IRS September 14, 2026
Why IRS Service Problems Hit Some Taxpayers Much Harder in 2026
The IRS processed nearly 99% of individual returns in 2026, but taxpayers with suspended returns, paper filings or problems requiring employee help faced longer waits.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Mark Carney Said No to Donald Trump. Now He Must Contend with the Economic Fallout
The new 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods will hammer many small- and medium-sized businesses, including family firms, that up to this point have been largely sheltered from the trade war.
Economy September 14, 2026
U.S. Companies Get Creative as Tariff Refunds Start Flowing In
Williams-Sonoma Inc. said in late August that it put $10 million of the $200 million it received back toward employee 401(k) contributions.
Accounting News
Financial Reporting September 15, 2026
Expensify Becomes One of the First Expense Management Tools Available in Claude for Small Business
New integration with Anthropic brings automated expense management, receipts, and spend insights directly into Claude.
Technology September 15, 2026
5 Costly Technology Mistakes Bookkeepers Make and How to Avoid Them
When adopting technologies, certain mistakes are bound to happen. However, there are some major mistakes that bookkeepers must avoid.
Taxes October 14, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…
Accounting September 15, 2026
Intuit ProPartner Accountants: A New Era, New Benefits, and New Opportunities
Firms don't need to do anything to stay covered between now and 2027. The ProAdvisor Program remains the program of record until ProPartner Accountants launches, and it will continue unchanged until then.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Mark Carney Said No to Donald Trump. Now He Must Contend with the Economic Fallout
The new 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods will hammer many small- and medium-sized businesses, including family firms, that up to this point have been largely sheltered from the trade war.
Accounting September 14, 2026
Bizora Joins the Information Technology Alliance as a Showcase Technology Partner
ITA enjoys substantial collective influence and often acts as an authoritative voice for the IT profession.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Small Businesses Are Buying AI Faster Than Their Tech Stacks Can Handle It
Small businesses are rushing to add artificial intelligence to their operations, but the bigger technology problem may be everything sitting underneath it.
State CPA Societies September 14, 2026
NJCPA Opens Annual Food Drive to Benefit Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Organized by the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants' Emerging Leaders Council, the food drive runs until Nov. 16.
Payroll News
Payroll September 15, 2026
Delta Air Lines, Wells Fargo, and Pivot Bio Are Embracing Trump Savings Accounts for Workers’ Kids
The federal government is investing $1,000 into long-term savings accounts for children. Delta Air Lines, Pivot Bio and Wells Fargo are matching the contributions.
Payroll September 15, 2026
Millennials Keep Closest Eye on Spending
A rising cost of living has Americans tracking their spending more carefully, with millennials leading the charge, according to a recent NerdWallet survey.
Benefits September 15, 2026
Prepare to Be Disappointed About 2027 Social Security COLA Increase, Experts Warn
Retirees hoping for a substantial increase in Social Security benefits this year will likely be disappointed despite being on track for a record cost-of-living adjustment.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Mark Carney Said No to Donald Trump. Now He Must Contend with the Economic Fallout
The new 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods will hammer many small- and medium-sized businesses, including family firms, that up to this point have been largely sheltered from the trade war.
Economy September 14, 2026
U.S. Companies Get Creative as Tariff Refunds Start Flowing In
Williams-Sonoma Inc. said in late August that it put $10 million of the $200 million it received back toward employee 401(k) contributions.
Economy September 14, 2026
Looking Back at the Economic Aftershocks of 9/11
Twenty-five years later, the economic legacy following 9/11 endures.
Payroll September 14, 2026
Can Deinfluencing Help You Spend Less?
Your social media feed wants you to buy things. Deinfluencers want you to know you don’t need them.
Benefits September 14, 2026
Column: The Case Against Cutting Social Security Benefits
It’s hard to sell the idea that what this economy needs is less protection from Social Security.
Technology News
Financial Reporting September 15, 2026
Expensify Becomes One of the First Expense Management Tools Available in Claude for Small Business
New integration with Anthropic brings automated expense management, receipts, and spend insights directly into Claude.
Technology September 15, 2026
AI Disclosure Is Not About the Tool. It Is About the Trust
Clients may not need a list of every technology their accountants use, but they do need confidence that AI risks are being managed.
Technology September 15, 2026
5 Costly Technology Mistakes Bookkeepers Make and How to Avoid Them
When adopting technologies, certain mistakes are bound to happen. However, there are some major mistakes that bookkeepers must avoid.
Accounting September 15, 2026
Intuit ProPartner Accountants: A New Era, New Benefits, and New Opportunities
Firms don't need to do anything to stay covered between now and 2027. The ProAdvisor Program remains the program of record until ProPartner Accountants launches, and it will continue unchanged until then.
Small Business September 14, 2026
Small Businesses Are Buying AI Faster Than Their Tech Stacks Can Handle It
Small businesses are rushing to add artificial intelligence to their operations, but the bigger technology problem may be everything sitting underneath it.
Firm Management September 11, 2026
Book: AI Is Automating Work; Leaders Still Have to Lead People, Says Software COO
Each chapter closes with a Take Away (the lesson distilled to one sentence) and a Take Action (one concrete, immediate step)
Technology September 11, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need a Behavioral AI Adoption Playbook
CPA firms have strong incentives to move quickly on AI, but speed without behavioral design creates a patchwork: enthusiasts sprint ahead, worried professionals hold back, and quiet users invent their own rules.
Firm Management September 10, 2026
The Audit Trail Your Firm Can’t Afford to Be Missing
Why audit logging is a firm-wide issue, not just an IT one.
Firm Management News
Firm Management September 15, 2026
The Bonadio Group Announces Plans for Future Headquarters in Perinton, NY
The Bonadio Group has grown into the largest independent accounting and advisory firm in Upstate New York.
Accounting September 15, 2026
Intuit ProPartner Accountants: A New Era, New Benefits, and New Opportunities
Firms don't need to do anything to stay covered between now and 2027. The ProAdvisor Program remains the program of record until ProPartner Accountants launches, and it will continue unchanged until then.
Accounting September 13, 2026
The Month-End Close Steps Firms Still Do by Hand—and What to Automate First
The judgement work firms assume dominate the close usually takes less time than the data handling surrounding it.
Payroll September 11, 2026
98% of Job Seekers Say Adapting to Workplace Culture Is Important, But Half Call It Unfair
80% of Gen Z have changed their personality to fit workplace culture; 75% say their workplace personality differs from everyday life.
Firm Management September 11, 2026
Book: AI Is Automating Work; Leaders Still Have to Lead People, Says Software COO
Each chapter closes with a Take Away (the lesson distilled to one sentence) and a Take Action (one concrete, immediate step)
Technology September 11, 2026
Why CPA Firms Need a Behavioral AI Adoption Playbook
CPA firms have strong incentives to move quickly on AI, but speed without behavioral design creates a patchwork: enthusiasts sprint ahead, worried professionals hold back, and quiet users invent their own rules.
Benefits September 10, 2026
The Work-Life Balance Report: Education, Not Salary, Is the Real Divide
A new report shows that the biggest factor separating jobs with strong work-life balance from jobs with weaker balance is not salary. It is education.
Firm Management September 10, 2026
The Audit Trail Your Firm Can’t Afford to Be Missing
Why audit logging is a firm-wide issue, not just an IT one.
Webinars
October 14, 2026
CPE Webinar: Midterms and the Tax Agenda: What 2026 Could Mean for Tax Professionals
The 2026 midterm elections could significantly influence the direction of federal tax policy and tax administration for the remainder of President Trump’s term. In this session, Taylor Rodier, Legislative Affairs Manager at Taxwell, will examine the political and policy landscape heading into the midterms, including how polling, congressional race ratings, election forecasts, and prediction markets…
October 9, 2026
CPE Webinar: Digital Meets Personal – Why Your Firm Needs to Pair People With Tax Automation
Client data is one of a tax and accounting firm's most valuable—and most vulnerable—assets. As cyber threats, compliance expectations, and client demands continue to evolve, firms need secure technology that protects sensitive information without creating unnecessary friction for staff or clients.
September 10, 2026
Archived Webcast: Own Q4: Position, Price, and Grow Your Tax Planning Advisory Practice
Learn how to position tax planning as a service clients understand and value, package and price your offering, and clearly communicate why proactive planning matters.
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.