Firm Management February 6, 2026
Wipfli Partners with The Caddie Network
Wipfli and The Caddie Network will bring to life the connection between elite caddies and trusted advisors.
Technology February 2, 2026
Fieldguide Raises $75M Series C Round to Boost Audit and Advisory Firms’ Agentic AI Capabilities
The financing brings Fieldguide’s total funding to $125 million and values the San Francisco-based company, which provides an agentic AI platform for audit and advisory, at $700 million.
IRS February 2, 2026
Government Shutdown Could Slow Some Income Tax Refunds, Says IRS
Core tax systems remain operational during a shutdown, meaning Americans can still file their tax returns and receive refunds, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Valentine’s Day Spending Expected to Reach New Records
Shoppers are budgeting a record $199.78 on average for gifts, an increase from $188.81 last year.
Accounting February 2, 2026
AICPA Unveils Initiative to Prepare the Next Generation of CPAs for Success
The Profession Ready Initiative is designed to identify and develop the skills early-career CPAs need for success in a rapidly evolving and increasingly AI-driven marketplace, the AICPA said.
Sales Tax February 2, 2026
Here’s Why Louisiana Has the Country’s Highest Combined Sales Tax Rates
For the third year in a row, Louisiana has the highest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the country at 10.11%, according to a new report from the Tax Foundation.
Payroll Software February 2, 2026
AI + the Human Touch: The Best Answer to HR Software Chaos
The U.S. payroll and HR technology market now includes more than 5,700 software tools, many of which don’t communicate with one another.
Taxes February 2, 2026
IRS: Simple Payment Plans Have Expanded to Businesses
In an email to tax professionals on Monday, the IRS said it recently updated qualifications for Simple Payment Plans, formerly known as “streamlined installment agreements,” to include business taxpayers.
Mergers and Acquisitions February 2, 2026
Armanino Adds Step Up Consulting in California
The top 20 accounting firm announced Monday that it has brought aboard the team from Step Up Consulting, a Los Angeles-based woman- and minority-owned IT consulting firm.
PCAOB February 2, 2026
Retired EY Partner Tapped to Lead PCAOB
Demetrios "Jim" Logothetis, a 40-year veteran of Ernst & Young who retired as an audit partner from the Big Four firm in 2019, was picked as the new PCAOB chair by the SEC, which also appointed three new board members Jan. 30.
IRS February 2, 2026
IRS Seeks Applicants to Serve on ETAAC
The IRS announced last week that it's accepting applications for the Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee through Feb. 28.
Taxes February 2, 2026
Experts Weigh in On Connecticut Potentially Repealing State Income Tax
Economists have their doubts about a proposal from Connecticut gubernatorial candidate Betsy McCaughey, a Republican, to repeal the state's income tax.
Small Business February 2, 2026
Top 5 Skills to Start a Business After a Layoff in 2026
As the "forever layoff" era continues, an expert reveals several ways employees can turn a job loss into entrepreneurial success.