IRS May 14, 2026
Hiring Watch: IRS is Looking for a Few Good Appeals Officers
If you've ever yearned to work in the IRS Independent Office of Appeals, now's your chance.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 14, 2026
Ascend Brings Alabama-Based Jackson Thornton Into the Fold
Montgomery, AL-based Jackson Thornton, an INSIDE Public Accounting top 200 accounting firm, has joined the Ascend platform.
Audit Standards May 14, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Board Updates Confirmation Standards
The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board approved a standards update on Thursday that aims to modernize how CPAs obtain audit evidence through external confirmation procedures.
Accounting May 14, 2026
Forvis Mazars Expands International Desks to Include China and Japan
The top 10 accounting firm has launched two new international desks to enhance services for U.S. multinational enterprises with business interests in China and Japan.
Technology May 13, 2026
Wolters Kluwer Says CCH Axcess Advisor is Now Readily Available to Firms
Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting said Wednesday that CCH Axcess Advisor is now commercially available to U.S. firms that are moving away from compliance‑centric work to an advisory service model.
Technology May 13, 2026
Intuit Announces Several Enhancements to Intuit Enterprise Suite
Intuit has introduced a plethora of new capabilities to Intuit Enterprise Suite, the company's AI-powered business platform that brings together financial, payroll, human resources, marketing, and cash flow tools in one place.
Technology May 13, 2026
Xero Provides Small Businesses and Accountants With a Natural Language Custom AI Agent Builder
The global small business accounting platform announced Wednesday the launch of XeroForce, a natural language custom AI agent builder for the financial workflows of small businesses and accountants.
Payroll May 13, 2026
1 in 3 Gen Z Workers Quit a Job Based on Social Media Advice, Report Finds
Despite being fairly successful at using non-traditional platforms to land jobs and network, Gen Z also fall victim to harmful or misleading professional advice on social media, according to a new report from Zety.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Cohen & Co. Acquires Gordon Advisors in Michigan
The Cleveland, OH-based top 50 firm is acquiring Gordon Advisors, an accounting and business consulting firm located in Southeast Michigan, effective June 1.
Taxes May 13, 2026
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant Application Period Runs Through July 6
LITCs represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS and educate low-income and English-as-a-second-language individuals about their taxpayer rights and responsibilities.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 13, 2026
Sorren Adds Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn in Maryland
Owings Mills, MD-based full-service CPA firm Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn has joined Sorren, adding to the top 100 accounting firm's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Tax Planning May 12, 2026
TaxPlanIQ Presents Weekly Tax Strategy Hour for Tax Pros
The Strategy Hour, which will be held on Wednesdays beginning May 20, brings in a different specialist each week to walk through a single, high-impact tax planning strategy in depth.
Contributors
Amy Vetter
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Becky Livingston
Accounting & AI Marketing Consultant
Brian Tankersley
CPA, CITP, CGMA
Garrett Wagner
CPA, CITP, CEO and Founder of C3 Evolution Group
Jim Boomer
CPA, CITP, CEO
Ken Berry, JD
CPA Practice Advisor Tax Correspondent
Kristy Short, Ed.D.
Accounting Content Specialist
Mary Girsch-Bock
Contributing Writer
Randy Johnston
MCS, MCP
Roman Kepczyk
CPA, CITP, CGMA
