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Accounting May 6, 2026
Accounting Not Among Degrees Deemed ‘Professional’ in U.S. Education Department’s Final Rule
The final rule defines “professional students” as individuals enrolled in one of 11 designated professional degree programs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act student loan classification system. Accounting isn't one of them.
Cloud Technology May 28, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller professional tax preparation firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down – system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or the constant need to troubleshoot outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the ideal moment to explore a move to…
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
Aprio Enters Cannabis Sector with Price Kong Acquisition
The top 25 accounting firm has set foot in the cannabis industry by acquiring Phoenix-based CPA firm Price Kong, which provides attest, tax, and advisory services to a variety of businesses, including cannabusinesses.
Accounting Technology Lab Podcast May 6, 2026
Mythos: The AI Strikes Back – Accounting Technology Lab Podcast – May 2026
Hosts Randy and Brian explore the alarming implications of Anthropic’s experimental AI security model known as “Mythos.”
Payroll May 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 109,000 Jobs in April, Most Since Early 2025, ADP Says
U.S. companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilization in the labor market, according to ADP Research data out May 6.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
HBK Brings Aboard BB&K in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has merged in Brimmer, Burek and Keelan, a Tampa, FL-based CPA firm, effective May 1.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Ken Griffin Says He’s Doubling Down on Miami Amid Mamdani Feud Over Pied-à-Terre Tax
Ken Griffin said he plans to make Citadel’s Miami tower even bigger after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani name-checked the billionaire in his pledge to charge more taxes on second homes.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Column: WNBA Star Kelsey Plum is Taking Heat for Getting California Tax Law Wrong. But Don’t Blame Her
One would hope that a star athlete would have professional help preparing her taxes and advising her on contract terms. But given how often marginal rates are misunderstood, perhaps that wouldn't help.
Tax News
Taxes May 6, 2026
Ken Griffin Says He’s Doubling Down on Miami Amid Mamdani Feud Over Pied-à-Terre Tax
Ken Griffin said he plans to make Citadel’s Miami tower even bigger after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani name-checked the billionaire in his pledge to charge more taxes on second homes.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Column: WNBA Star Kelsey Plum is Taking Heat for Getting California Tax Law Wrong. But Don’t Blame Her
One would hope that a star athlete would have professional help preparing her taxes and advising her on contract terms. But given how often marginal rates are misunderstood, perhaps that wouldn't help.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Washington Supreme Court Shuts Down Referendum Attempt Targeting ‘Millionaires Tax’
The justices on Monday upheld language in the law shielding it from a referendum effort backed by Let’s Go Washington. The group could still pursue a repeal via initiative.
Taxes May 6, 2026
What is the Maximum Social Security Tax You Must Pay on Your Earnings in 2026?
Unlike other taxes you have to pay, there is a maximum Social Security tax threshold that once met, you do not have to pay into anymore.
Small Business May 6, 2026
Zamp Launches Platform for Sales Tax, With Investment from Thomson Reuters Ventures
The company says it guarantees compliance. Every filing, every registration, every notice, every jurisdiction — if Zamp gets it wrong, Zamp covers the penalty.
Taxes May 5, 2026
Billionaires Pour Millions Into Ballot Fight Over California Wealth Tax
Fighting against the tax proposal is a who’s-who of billionaires, including Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who has given another $9 million to the group leading the battle, pushing his total spending to $66 million.
Taxes May 5, 2026
The R&D Tax Credit Window Is Closing: What CPAs Must Do Before July 6—and What Comes Next
Between now and July 6, firms have a narrow window to help eligible businesses revisit their R&D tax credit claims for prior years.
Taxes May 4, 2026
Is That IRS Tax Refund Notice Asking for Your Bank Account Real or Fake?
In his 22 years of doing taxes, Miami-area accountant Marcell Hetenyi said he never saw a letter like the one sent to some of his clients by snail mail.
Accounting News
Accounting May 6, 2026
Accounting Not Among Degrees Deemed ‘Professional’ in U.S. Education Department’s Final Rule
The final rule defines “professional students” as individuals enrolled in one of 11 designated professional degree programs under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act student loan classification system. Accounting isn't one of them.
Cloud Technology May 28, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller professional tax preparation firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down – system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or the constant need to troubleshoot outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the ideal moment to explore a move to…
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
Aprio Enters Cannabis Sector with Price Kong Acquisition
The top 25 accounting firm has set foot in the cannabis industry by acquiring Phoenix-based CPA firm Price Kong, which provides attest, tax, and advisory services to a variety of businesses, including cannabusinesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
HBK Brings Aboard BB&K in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has merged in Brimmer, Burek and Keelan, a Tampa, FL-based CPA firm, effective May 1.
Small Business May 6, 2026
Zamp Launches Platform for Sales Tax, With Investment from Thomson Reuters Ventures
The company says it guarantees compliance. Every filing, every registration, every notice, every jurisdiction — if Zamp gets it wrong, Zamp covers the penalty.
State CPA Societies May 6, 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates – May 2026
State CPA Society News & Updates is a selection of recent announcements and initiatives by CPA associations in the United States and its territories.
Small Business May 5, 2026
Xero Introduces ‘Xero Coaches’ to Help Small Businesses Turn Data Into Decisions
Xero Coaches provides small businesses with onboarding support to help set up their accounts, streamline financial workflows, and gain clearer insight into their ongoing financial performance.
Technology May 5, 2026
Suralink Unveils Workpaper Suite Intelligence
Workpaper Suite Intelligence is a new set of capabilities within Suralink Workpaper Suite designed to improve how audit and engagement teams turn raw client data into completed workpapers.
Payroll News
Payroll May 6, 2026
U.S. Companies Added 109,000 Jobs in April, Most Since Early 2025, ADP Says
U.S. companies boosted payrolls in April by the most in over a year, the latest evidence of stabilization in the labor market, according to ADP Research data out May 6.
Taxes May 6, 2026
What is the Maximum Social Security Tax You Must Pay on Your Earnings in 2026?
Unlike other taxes you have to pay, there is a maximum Social Security tax threshold that once met, you do not have to pay into anymore.
Artificial Intelligence May 6, 2026
An AI Bubble? Not So, Says This Leading Money Manager
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dismissed AI bubble fears at a Beverly Hills conference, insisting trillions in legitimate demand justifies massive investments in energy, chips, and computing infrastructure.
Payroll May 6, 2026
Companies Are Increasingly Favoring Temporary Staff Over Permanent Hires
Staffing firms, in their latest earnings calls, said clients are turning to contractors as companies evaluate how AI will affect their labor needs.
Payroll May 6, 2026
Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Retirement Plan Access for Millions of Workers
The order doesn’t create a new type of retirement account but establishes an online portal aimed at workers who lack employer-sponsored retirement plans such as 401(k)s.
Payroll May 4, 2026
Payroll Pulse: AI, the Payroll Ledger, and the Real Meaning of ‘Touchless Payroll’
Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly into payroll systems, often marketed as the next step toward “touchless” processing.
Technology May 4, 2026
Karbon Announces New Gusto Integration for Payroll Workflows
The integration, now available in beta, auto-creates payroll work items in Karbon with synced due dates from Gusto’s pay schedule, tracks approvals and client tasks in real time, and surfaces payroll deadlines alongside the rest of an accounting firm’s work.
Taxes May 4, 2026
Trump Touts ‘Golden Age’ for Seniors During Florida Rally
President Donald Trump came to the friendly territory of Florida’s retirement haven Friday for his first public event since an alleged assassination attempt against him, touting tax cuts for seniors and parading Dr. Phil on stage.
Technology News
Cloud Technology May 28, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller professional tax preparation firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down – system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or the constant need to troubleshoot outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the ideal moment to explore a move to…
Artificial Intelligence May 6, 2026
An AI Bubble? Not So, Says This Leading Money Manager
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink dismissed AI bubble fears at a Beverly Hills conference, insisting trillions in legitimate demand justifies massive investments in energy, chips, and computing infrastructure.
Technology May 6, 2026
Accounting Technology Veteran Dave Wyle to Join Crunchafi
Wyle began his career as a CPA at PwC before founding ePace! Software in 1997, building the first paperless audit solution to automate financial reporting.
Small Business May 5, 2026
Xero Introduces ‘Xero Coaches’ to Help Small Businesses Turn Data Into Decisions
Xero Coaches provides small businesses with onboarding support to help set up their accounts, streamline financial workflows, and gain clearer insight into their ongoing financial performance.
Technology May 5, 2026
Suralink Unveils Workpaper Suite Intelligence
Workpaper Suite Intelligence is a new set of capabilities within Suralink Workpaper Suite designed to improve how audit and engagement teams turn raw client data into completed workpapers.
Technology May 5, 2026
Billtrust Launches Buyer Payment Portal and Cash Forecast
Billtrust's latest innovations address both challenges by directly connecting buyer payment behavior to cash flow intelligence.
Technology May 5, 2026
Your Tech Stack Isn’t the Problem – Your Architecture Is
The problem is how those tools relate to each other and to your firm’s strategy, workflows and people.
Technology May 5, 2026
Karbon Opens ‘The Loft,’ an Online Community and Training Platform for Accountants
The Loft is a professional community and training platform designed to help accountants and bookkeepers master artificial intelligence through peer collaboration and hands-on education.
Firm Management News
Cloud Technology May 28, 2026 Sponsored
CPE Webinar: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller professional tax preparation firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down – system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or the constant need to troubleshoot outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the ideal moment to explore a move to…
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
Aprio Enters Cannabis Sector with Price Kong Acquisition
The top 25 accounting firm has set foot in the cannabis industry by acquiring Phoenix-based CPA firm Price Kong, which provides attest, tax, and advisory services to a variety of businesses, including cannabusinesses.
Mergers and Acquisitions May 6, 2026
HBK Brings Aboard BB&K in Florida
The top 50 accounting firm has merged in Brimmer, Burek and Keelan, a Tampa, FL-based CPA firm, effective May 1.
Firm Management May 6, 2026
How CPAs Can Build a Trusted Brand That Truly Connects
Consistency is what builds resilience and connection long after the busy season ends.
Accounting Standards May 5, 2026
AICPA Urges OCC to Leverage Established Stablecoin Reporting and Controls Criteria in GENIUS Act Rulemaking
To address growing demand for clarity and consistency in stablecoin reporting, the AICPA released the 2025 Criteria for Stablecoin Reporting in two parts.
Technology May 5, 2026
Your Tech Stack Isn’t the Problem – Your Architecture Is
The problem is how those tools relate to each other and to your firm’s strategy, workflows and people.
Accounting May 4, 2026
AICPA News – May 2026
AICPA News is a roundup of recent announcements from the American Institute of CPAs.
Firm Management May 4, 2026
7 Phrases Every CPA Leader Should Listen for in M&A Talks
Doing so positions both firms for a smoother transition and a stronger, more successful future together.
Webinars
May 28, 2026
CPE Webinar: Why Post–Tax Season is the perfect time to move your firm to the cloud
As another tax season wraps up, many smaller professional tax preparation firms are left reflecting on what slowed them down – system crashes, limited remote access, hardware issues, or the constant need to troubleshoot outdated on‑premise tax software. If these pain points feel familiar, then this is the ideal moment to explore a move to…
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
Archived Webcast: 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.